The Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) enables military members assigned overseas to privately lease housing on the economy. This program encompasses a reimbursement system designed to partially defray housing costs when on-base or government leased housing is not available. OHA is paid to approximately 60,000 members overseas at a yearly cost of $1.8 billion. The Overseas … [Read more...]
Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance
Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) program is a voluntary financial benefits program for military families, intended to increase a service member's income in order to remove their household from eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly the food stamp program). » Current FSSA Rates FSSA was established May 1, … [Read more...]
Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART)
Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART), documents college courses, degrees and certifications completed on active duty through Tuition Assistance or the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE), and all other college courses completed at institutions accredited by a regional, national, or professional accrediting agency … [Read more...]
United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP)
United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides you the opportunity to improve your job skills and to complete your civilian apprenticeship requirements while on active duty. USMAP is free, requires no off-duty hours and can use your military experience to grant up to one half of the required on-the-job training. Upon … [Read more...]
Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (Navy COOL)
Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (Navy COOL) explains how you can meet civilian certification and licensure requirements related to your rating, job, designator, and occupation. Navy COOL gives you the ability to do the following: Get information about civilian licensure and certification. Learn how to fill gaps between Navy training and experience and civilian … [Read more...]