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EDUCATION CENTER
Tuition Assistance

The Navy's educational financial assistance program. Provides active duty personnel funding for tuition costs for courses taken in an off-duty status.  Pays for both classroom and independent study, distance learning courses.

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GI Bill Information

The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of education benefits - may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses.  Even on active duty!

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The Navy College Program, provides opportunities to Sailors to earn college degrees by providing academic credit for Navy training, work experience, and off-duty education - while on active duty.

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Integrated Learning Environment (ILE)
The Integrated Learning Environment (ILE) is a strategic initiative and current execution
effort that encompasses all forms of training methods including instructor-led, facilitated,
and computer-based instruction. The ILE supports readiness by enhancing institutional
and individual learning for the total force by providing learning opportunities at home,
the schoolhouse, or afloat.

Commander, Navy Education and Training (CNET)
The mission of the Naval Education and Training Command is to educate and train those
who serve, providing the tools and opportunities which: Ensure fleet readiness and mission
accomplishment; Enhance professional and personal growth and development; and Enable
life-long learning.  This is your main directory to commence your education research on
programs available and resources for further learning opportunities.

Navy Education Resource Center
Peterson's and the U.S. NAVY are proud to introduce your launching point to education and
career success. You have free access to comprehensive content to help you find the right
educational program, prepare for an important exam, and plan your career.  Access
through your Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) account, and click on the "Learning Center"
tab on top and scroll down to the Peterson's link.

Directory of Education Centers Near Your (Active & Reserves)
Extensive search engine, for all services, stateside and overseas, to find a Military
Education Center near you.  Available for both active duty and reserve personnel to use.

American Council on Education - Military Guide
For more than a half century the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences
in the Armed Services has been the standard reference work for recognizing learning
acquired in military life. Since 1942, ACE has worked cooperatively with the armed services
in helping hundreds of individuals earn academic credit for learning achieved while serving their country.

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES)
DANTES mission is to support the off-duty, voluntary education programs of the Department
of Defense and to conduct special projects and development activities in support of
education-related functions of the Department. Web site includes information on: Distance
Learning Programs, Exam Programs, Certificate Programs, Reserve Programs and Publications to utilize.

Navy College Partner Web Sites
In responding to Sailor's need for greater access to higher education, Navy College Program
(NCP) has developed new partnerships with colleges and universities to offer rating-related
degrees via distance learning to Sailors everywhere. These new education partnerships
provide associates and bachelors degree programs related to each rating, and make
maximum use of military professional training and experience to fulfill degree
requirements.

Solving the GI Bill Mystery
Due to misinformation, rumors, and bureaucratic language, the MGIB seems a mystery to
most people. The following information will help you to solve the MGIB mystery, use the
benefits you have earned, and explain how to take full advantage of them. Here's how the
Montgomery GI Bill Works for You!

Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART)
SMART is now available to document American Council on Education (ACE) recommended
college credit for military training and occupational experience.  SMART is an academically
accepted record that is validated by ACE. The primary purpose of SMART is to assist service
members in obtaining college credit for their military experience.