Navy College Offices

Navy College Offices form a network of professional Education Services Specialists, Education Technicians, and Guidance Counselors located at 36 installations around the world. These professionals counsel and advise Navy members on all matters relating to academic programs, authorize tuition assistance, and administer all on-base education programs.

Each major shore installation has a Navy College Office (NCO) which forms the backbone of the Navy College Program organization.

  • Visit a NCO and find out how to:
    • complete a high school diploma
    • work on a technical or occupational certificate
    • improve your academic skills in reading, math, and English
    • earn a college degree

To find the Navy College Office nearest you, click here.


Through Navy College Offices you can reach your educational goals while on active duty. Here are some of the ways they can assist:

  • analyze and define your education goals and capabilities
  • review your previous college work and plan your future education and training
  • select courses and programs you will need to succeed
  • enter a suitable college, university, or technical training school, either off base or aboard ship
  • receive financial aid
  • obtain college credit for Navy training and experience
  • earn credit-by-examination
  • obtain and review your transcript (SMART)
  • review and discuss your rating roadmap

Navy College Offices can also assist with these programs:
ON BASE PROGRAMS
DANTES EXAMINATION PROGRAM