July 21, 2011 From U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- The Navy announced July 12 the U.S. Naval Academy's admissions cycle for the class of 2016, entering in July 2012, is open to enlisted Sailors. Top enlisted performers who possess strong leadership potential, have been recognized as Junior Sailors or Bluejackets of the Quarter or who graduated in … [Read more...]
VEC
The Virtual Education Center (VEC) serves as the Navy College Program's central location for receiving and responding to toll-free telephone, electronic mail, fax, and United States Postal Mail inquiries dealing with all off-duty voluntary education programs and services. The Center also serves as a hub for requesting the Sailor and Marine Corps American Council on Education … [Read more...]
VA Officials Launch Childcare Pilot
7/20/2011 WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the launch of free, drop-in childcare service centers at three VA medical centers to an audience of more than 700 participants attending the Fifth National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues July 15 through 17 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. "We know that many veterans, … [Read more...]
STAP
The Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) is designed to provide fractional tuition assistance to spouses of active duty officers or airmen who will accompany them overseas and will be attending college. The primary reason for this program is completion of degree to allow future job opportunities for marine and navy spouse employment. The funds that provide assistance … [Read more...]
Troy University Ranks in Top 15 for Military Education
July 12, 2011 TROY - Troy University ranks in the top 15 universities and colleges nationwide for military members using Tuition Assistance, according to Military Times, a leading independent military news organization. According to the Department of Defense, TROY was listed at 13 for all military branches, and 8 for Army and Army National Guard members taking voluntary … [Read more...]