What do commands need to know about NCPACE?

For NCPACE information, visit the https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/sailors/tuition-assistance" target="_blank NCPACE section of the [...]

What does it cost to participate in Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE)?

NCPACE – The Navy will fund up to 100% (within fiscal year caps and limits) of tuition charged by educational institutions for course enrollments. Sailors are responsible for purchasing their textbooks and related course materials. Payment for tuition will not exceed the following caps: $250.00 per semester hour $166.67 per quarter hour $16.67 per clock hour (for approved certificate/diploma [...]

Who is eligible to participate in the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE)? What are the requirements?

In order to be eligible for Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE), you must be assigned to a U.S. naval vessel or command with a unit identification code (UIC) sea duty type code of 2 or 4. Only U.S. naval personnel permanently assigned to those commands, including U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned as ship's company, are eligible to participate in NCPACE. Naval [...]

How do I purchase textbooks/course materials for Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) courses?

NCPACE – NCPACE textbook and material purchase information is available through the academic institution offering the course. Contact the academic institution directly for information. If Internet access may be an issue, it is recommended to download course materials before [...]

What criteria do command approvers have to certify for Tuition Assistance?

Command Approver Certification Criteria All command approvers should be familiar with the criteria to determine a Sailor’s eligibility to receive TA funding prior to granting a command endorsement of the TA request. Eligible Requirements: OFF-DUTY EDUCATION WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTYSailor will have time to pursue an off-duty education, balance military obligations, and is successfully progressing or [...]