1. Navy Voluntary Education (VOLED) Navy College Programs & Services
SLIDE ONE
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The Navy College Program consists of
World-wide Navy College Offices and the Navy College Virtual Education Center

2. Navy College Programs Think of us as “Educational Navigators”
We help get you where you want to go!
SLIDE TWO - NAVY COLLEGE PROGRAMS
THINK OF US AS EDUCATIONAL NAVIGATORS – WE HELP YOU GET TO WHERE YOU WANT TO GO.
- Navy College Offices provide objective educational counseling focused on personal and professional goals.
- Navy College Representatives help find the best choice for you! 2

3. Navy College Program Services
Academic Counseling
Education Briefings
College/University Information
Oversight of On Base College Programs
Joint Service Transcript
Testing Services
Tuition Assistance/GEV/AEV/Other
NCPACE
USMAP
Career Interest Inventory
Online Academic Skills Course… and more
SLIDE THREE – NAVY COLLEGE PROGRAM SERVICES
ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Educational Counseling helps Sailors become more focused as they make decisions regarding academic programs and career fields, assisting them in defining and analyzing their personal and professional goals.
Navy College representatives provide academic information to all personnel assigned to a military installation.
EDUCATION BRIEFINGS
Workshops or small group sessions on specific academic topics conducted at installation and tenant command locations
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
Each educational institution offers different choices. Locating the best match may be the first challenge a student faces.
NCO offers pamphlets and promotional materials from on base colleges and distance learning partners
NCO Counselors match SVM with postsecondary programs focused on academic, vocational, technical, and occupational courses of study.
OVERSIGHT OF ON-BASE PROGRAMS
Navy College Offices are, by assignment, the conduit for ALL voluntary education matters for each Naval installation.
NCO’s provide oversight of the actions and services of colleges and universities located on-base.
- Academic Institutions must meet DOD and Navy College Program requirements to be allowed to represent and provide counseling services on base.
- Base Access must be vetted via the Navy College Program office when interested in conducting college related business on base.
JOINT SERVICE TRANSCRIPTS
JST is an academically accepted record which documents American Council on Education (ACE) recommended
college credit for military training and occupational experience.
The primary purpose of the JST is to assist Servicemembers in obtaining college credit for their military experience.
A Joint Service Transcript (JST) provides a detailed record of a service member’s training related to military service.
TESTING SERVICE
Testing options vary based on the capabilities of each Navy College Office, please check with the local Navy College Office for testing specifics.
Navy College Offices operate DANTES testing centers capable of assisting with a wide variety of examinations.
- CLEP & DSST (offered by the on-base National Test Center [NTC])
- College Entrance Testing (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS)
- High School Completion (GED)
- Defense Language Testing (check availability)
- Certification examinations may be proctored
EDUCATION FUNDING
- Sailors have many different funding options: NCPACE, TA, GI Bill, AEV/GEV/Scholarships /Grants, and Self-pay.
1 - As a Type 2/Type 4 (deployable) Sailor NCPACE will pay for 100% of qualified courses offered through the NCPACE program.
2 - Tuition Assistance is the most common funding option for Servicemembers.
- Requirements for TA: 1) Counseling, 2) Education Plan, and 3) TA Training
3 - GI Bill/ TOP UP - Contact your VA representative for more information
4 - AEV/GEV Funding - AEV and GEV are off-duty programs see NAVADMIN describing the program and requesting applicants.
AEV - The AEV Program offers senior enlisted personnel (E7-E9) funding to complete post-secondary, Navy-relevant degrees.
GEV - The Graduate Education Voucher program (GEV) provides selected Unrestricted Line (URL) officers a Navy-relevant masters degree leading to an approved subspecialty.
Vouchers are process through your local NCO
5 – Apply for military and civilian scholarships & grants
6 - Self-pay
NAVY COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR AFLOAT COLLEGE EDUCATION (NCPACE)
The objective of NCPACE is to provide Type-2 and Type-4 (deployable) personnel with educational opportunities comparable to those available to shore duty personnel.
Specific courses are offered onboard and via distance learning. Offerings, course starts, and method of delivery are determined per the command.
USMAP
United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) results in a Department of Labor Journeyman certificate
It is not an after-hours program: A Servicemember enrolled in USMAP documents on-the-job training and related instruction accomplished while performing regular military duties
CAREER INTEREST INVENTORIES
Kuder Career Assessment provides reliable tools to assess interests, suggest education and career options, prepare SVM for the job search, and connect SVM to today’s occupations. (No Cost).
ONLINE ACADEMIC SKILLS COURSE
Online Academic Skills Course is designed to aid in improving High School basic skills levels
•Comprehensive online course will assist in improving ASVAB/AFCT scores.
•Subject areas include reading comprehension, math, and vocabulary skills.
•Contains pre-assessment, personalized learning path with lessons, and post-assessments. 3

4. College Credit for Military Training
Rating Roadmaps
General for each rating
Lists type & amount of credits recommended
Rank from E-3 > E-9
Initial Skills Training
Follow-on Training
Joint Services Transcript
Individualized
Military Courses
Military Experience
College Level Test Scores
Other Learning Experiences
SLIDE FOUR – COLLEGE CREDIT FOR MILITARY TRAINING
The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends credit for military training
College credit is not guaranteed when completing military training
College credit is “recommended” by ACE
Each post secondary institution determines which credits will be transferred into their degree plan as course credits
ACE is a civilian organization that evaluates skills, knowledge, and training and makes recommendations for college level credit.
In addition to evaluating military service ACE looks at businesses, industries, and other organizations to evaluate their training.
- There are two ways you can find out what your credit recommendations are: Rating Roadmaps and Joint Services Transcripts
RATING ROADMAPS –
Rating Roadmaps can be used to outline how advancement assists education goals by listing credit recommendations at each level.
Lists type & amount of credits recommended:
Rank from E-3>E-9, Initial skills training, and Follow-on training
Rating Roadmaps identify the ACE recommended college credit for Navy training and rating specific work experience.
JOINT SERVICES TRANSCRIPT
Individualized
Displays military courses, military experience, college level test scores, and other learning experiences
JST is an academically accepted record validated by the American Council on Education (ACE) which documents recommended college credit for military training and occupational experience.
The primary purpose of JST is to assist Servicemembers in obtaining college credit for their military experience.
To access a personal copy, order an official copy, or get more information, Servicemembers should go to 4

5. Education Funding Options
Tuition Assistance
NCPACE
AEV/GEV
Scholarships & Grants
GI Bill
Self Pay
SLIDE FIVE – EDUCATION FUNDING OPTIONS
Sailors have six different funding options: TA, NCPACE, AEV/GEV, Scholarships & Grants, GI Bill, and Self-pay.
THERE IS MORE THAN ONE OPTION TO PAY FOR YOUR COLLEGE EDUCATION
While your Navy College may not actually provide all of the funding options, they may be able to give you information about them
- Tuition Assistance, NCPACE, and AEV/GEV are administered through the Navy College Program
- Scholarships & Grants and GI Bill NCO’s provide referral information only
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Tuition Assistance (TA) is the Navy's educational financial assistance program.
- TA provides active duty personnel funding for tuition costs for courses taken in an off-duty status at a regionally or nationally accredited college, university or vocational/technical institution.
- TA can be used to earn one high school diploma, one associate’s degree, one bachelor’s degree, one master’s degree, and one vocational/technical certificate (restrictions apply)
NCPACE
As a Type-2 or Type-4 command Sailor NCPACE covers 100% of the cost related to NCPACE courses.
AEV/GEV - Both the AEV and GEV programs are promulgated annually by a NAVADMIN describing the program and requesting applicants.
AEV -- The AEV Program offers advanced education opportunities and provides financial assistance to senior enlisted personnel (E7-E9) to complete post-secondary, Navy-relevant degrees, in designated areas of study through off-duty education.
AEV is available to personnel transferring to, or currently on shore duty with sufficient time ashore to complete the degree program.
GEV -- The Graduate Education Voucher program (GEV) provides increased opportunity and incentive for selected Unrestricted Line (URL) officers who wish to obtain a Navy-relevant
masters degree leading to an approved subspecialty during off-duty hours.
GEV is available to Active duty 03 to 05 Unrestricted Line (URL) Officers in the 111X, 112X, 113X, 114X, and 13XX communities.
GEV is limited to on-shore duty officers or to officers who are transferring to shore duty
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS Service members also qualify scholarships and grants available to the general public.
Spouses & Dependents may also take advantage of Scholarship & Grant Opportunities, including MyCAA, NMCRS aid, and other military-friendly opportunities.
GI BILL - Another option is using your GI Bill. VA Representatives can assist you in determining your options. Contact your installation or local VA Benefits Representative.
SELF-PAY –SVM may also utilize self pay for many personal reasons.
Whatever you decide, make sure you talk with a NCO counselor first: you don’t want to make a choice
that can’t be reversed and doesn’t give you all the benefits you deserve. 5

6. Availability varies by site, check with your local NCO
Testing
Availability varies by site, check with your local NCO
Course Equivalency Tests
CLEP
DSST
Admission Test
Placement Test
SAT
ACT
GRE/LSAT/GMAT/PRAXIS
Language Testing
DLAB
DLPT
OPI
Test Proctoring
SLIDE SIX - TESTING - (VARIES BY SITE, CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL NCO)
COURSE EQUIVALENCY TESTS - CLEP & DSST
Sailors are encouraged to pursue credit through College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
where applicable, to save time toward completing a degree and reduce Tuition Assistance cost.
ADMISSION TESTS
- ASSET is primarily administered as an NCPACE qualification for English and mathematics courses
- Other Placement Tests such as COMPASS, ACCUPLACER or CPT, or locally prepared placement tests that are administered by your selected institution (when required).  
COLLEGE ADMISSION EXAMINATIONS are administered by most Navy College Offices
- Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)
- American College Testing Assessment Program (ACT)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (both general and subject tests)
- Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
- PRAXIS (formerly known as National Teachers Examination)
TEST PROCTORING - Proctoring varies based on the capabilities of each Navy College Office
Language Testing (DLPT/OPI and DLAB)
DLAB- Defense Language Aptitude Battery
DLPT-Defense Language Proficiency Test
OPI-Oral Proficiency Test
- The Navy Foreign Language Testing Program allows personnel to satisfy mission or job-related requirements.
- Some language test scores offer college credit recommendations and possible proficiency pay (Check with your Command)
- Check with your local Navy College Office to determine the nearest administration location. 6

7. SOC Servicemembers Opportunity College
Agreement augments an existing degree plan
Provided by your participating school after completing a minimum number of courses
Valuable assurances
Guaranteed degree plan
Limited academic residency
Flexible acceptance of credits
SLIDE SEVEN - SOC - SERVICEMEMBERS OPPORTUNITY COLLEGES
NOT A DEGREE: AN AGREEMENT THAT OVERLAYS A DEGREE
SOC refers to the Service members Opportunity College.
The SOC Program is a cooperative civilian and military effort designed to link service members to institutions that provide high quality education while
1) maximizing the proper award of academic credit for military training and experience, and alternative testing, and
2) facilitating the transferability of credits, so service members can reach their educational goals and the goals of the Services. 
A STUDENT CAN USUALLY REQUEST SOC Agreement AFTER COMPLETING TWO COURSES WITH A PARTICIPATING SCHOOL
- Although some schools will issue a SOC agreement when the official education plan is done, at most SOC schools you can request and receive a SOC Agreement as soon as you have completed two courses from that school.
- It is not automatically provided: you must request a SOC agreement.
VALUABLE ASSURANCES
GUARANTEED EDUCATION PLAN
- The school evaluates what you have already done (military, other courses, etc.) against the Education Plan you have chosen and gives you a contract that locks in your program.
- If it takes you a while to complete the program the school can’t add new requirements
LIMITED ACADEMIC RESIDENCY
- Academic Residency is limited to a quarter of the degree (if the school is 100% online they could require a third of the degree for residency) and you can complete it at any time.
- That means you could take the required classes at the beginning, at the end, or anywhere during your schooling as long as you have met residency requirements by the time you finish your degree.
FLEXIBLE ACCEPTANCE OF CREDITS
- SOC schools agree to maximize your equivalency (non-traditional = military, testing, etc.) credits.
- That doesn’t mean they’ll take every one, but they will accept as many as they can fit into the degree under their rules.
- SOC is a good deal, you should always ask your school if they are a SOC school, and if they are one you should request a SOC Agreement. 7

8. Navy COOL Credentialing Opportunities On-Line
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line
Describes civilian credentials which best map to Naval Career Ratings
Explains the path, work, training & experience required
Resources related to options for payment & testing
SLIDE EIGHT - NAVY COOL (CREDENTIALING OPPORTUNITIES ONLINE)
Recognizing the important role that occupational credentials can play in professionalizing the Force and in enhancing the Servicemember’s ability to transition to the civilian workforce upon completion of military service, the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps have joined together to share data, research, analysis, and best practices so that all Servicemembers can benefit from credentialing opportunities.
LICENSES: A license is official or legal permission to do a specific thing (fishing, driving, marriage…)
- Usually from a government organization
- Reimbursement for licenses may be available through NAVY COOL or the GI BILL
CERTIFICATES: A certificate is verification that a standard is met (EMT certified, Microsoft certification…)
- Usually from a professional organization
- Military routes to certification include NAVY COOL or USMAP
- Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line describes civilian credentials which best map to Navy ratings, jobs, designators, and collateral duties
- It explains the path, work, training and experience required to achieve them
- It provides source information about credentialing and what resources are available to help pay for training and testing
- Navy COOL can be accessed online at 8

9. USMAP Apprentice > Journeyman > Master
United Services Military Apprenticeship Program
Agreement between the USN / USMC / USCG & Department of Labor
Results in a DoL Journeyman Certificate
Apprenticeship combines OJT training & instruction
Program required experience is accomplished while performing military duties
SLIDE NINE – USMAP
APPRENTICE > JOURNEYMAN > MASTER
- The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program is between the USN/USMC/USCG and the Department of Labor (DOL).
- The DOL is the Federal agency responsible for the administration of the National Apprenticeship System in the United States.
- These standards are tailored to fit USMAP’s military mission.
- The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides Navy , Coast Guard, and Marine Corps Servicemembers the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty.
- The DOL provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.
- USMAP enhances job skills and shows motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is a definite advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.
- Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related instruction
- It is not an after-hours program. A Servicemember enrolled in USMAP documents work experience accomplished while performing regular military duties
- USMAP can be accessed online at 9

10. Questions? Locate your local Navy College Office
or Contact
The Navy College Virtual Education Center
Phone: or DSN or Commercial , DSN:
Fax Number:
Address:
EST, Monday-Friday
SLIDE TEN – QUESTIONS
NCO CONTACT INFO
Name
Location
Phone/ /fax
Hours
VEC CONTACT INFO
Phone: or DSN or Commercial , DSN:
Fax Number:
Navy Address:
EST, Monday-Friday 10