HM Degree's

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Get college credit for your C School training. Here is just one of several schools that provide college credit for your military training and experience.

http://www.gwu.edu/~navy/prog-add.htm
George Washington University currently has the following degree programs for IDCs, HMs, and other medically trained personnel:

AS in Health Sciences – Navy IDCs only
http://www.gwu.edu/~navy/degree/as-chs.htm
BS in Health Sciences (Major in Clinical Health Sciences) – Navy IDCs only
http://www.gwu.edu/~navy/degree/chs.htm
BS in Health Sciences (Major in Clinical Research Administration)
http://www.gwu.edu/~navy/degree/cra.htm
BS in Health Sciences with major in Clinical Management & Leadership
http://www.gwu.edu/~navy/degree/cml.htm

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too rich for my blood...

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You are looking at it all wrong.

1. In virtually all cases, *not* obtaining a college degree will cost a person far more than the expense of obtaining a degree.

2. The Navy can help you pay for your education through a variety of programs. Tuition and fees at some schools are paid by the Navy for students approved they take courses through the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE). There are also literally millions of scholarships and other opportunities for educational assistance. Not to mention FAFSA and MGIB.

3. GWU is just one college. There are other schools out there with various programs and different rates.
http://www.amu.apus.edu/TuitionandFees/index.html
http://dl.odu.edu/military/navycollege/bshs.shtml
http://mil.ccc.cccd.edu/
http://opencampus.fccj.edu/mei/index.html
http://www.erau.edu/ec/dleo/dleohome.html


School can be as little as a cool bullet for your eval, on up to award points on advancement exams, eligibility for commissioning, a prerequisite to most federal jobs, or even a really great career after the Navy.

One of the big points I was trying to make was that if you can get 60 college units for your military experience, that will save you over two years of full time college and all the expenses associated with going to school during that time period. Rather than killing brain cells sitting in front of a TV or playing with an X-Box, sailors should dedicate some time and effort towards improving their future. If they can get the military to pay for it all they are that much farther ahead of the game.


find a local Navy College Office
https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/ncp/findnco.cfm
Tuition Assistance
https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/ta1.html
NCPACE
https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/ncp/pace.html

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“This continues the Navy’s emphasis on post-secondary education for Sailors,” said Rear Adm. Joe Kilkenny, CNRC. “Adapting to the challenges of the 21st century and the Navy’s changing capabilities and missions will require Sailors to have a strong educational foundation - both professionally and personally. Degree programs develop the depth of knowledge and analytical skills to think critically. This program opens another avenue for Sailors to explore higher education opportunities.”


The Navy is VERY serious about degree's for enlisted personnel. The Navy already provides award points for degrees and soon it will be required to earn your anchors. How serious is the Navy about education? Check out the educational benefits this pilot recruitment program:

After eligibility is determined for the program (qualifying Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB score, a 2.8 high school GPA or a 2.5 college GPA, along with other standard Navy eligibility requirements), the future Sailors are enlisted into DEP and select their rate or job specialty (during the pilot it is restricted to five specific fields) and degree program.

The program DEP participants will then attend an accredited community college of their choice for two semesters while receiving a college stipend of $475 a month. An added element of the program is the potential for top performers to be considered for application into officer commissioning programs. The DEP personnel will enter basic training at Recruit Training Command (RTC) in Great Lakes, Ill. at the paygrade of E2, with an automatic advancement to E3 upon graduation of RTC.

The Sailors will then be stationed at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC), located at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., where they will attend classes offered by Florida Community College at Jacksonville (FCCJ) for another semester to complete their associate’s degree. The Sailors will be on active duty and receive full pay and benefits during their semester at FCCJ. In addition, they will receive general Navy instruction and training and participate in a physical training regimen. (Like ROTC only for enlisted personnel) During this final semester, the Sailors will be expected to complete all degree requirements that cannot be met through American Council on Education credits earned from their Navy technical training (“A”) school.

Next, the Sailors will attend “A” school to receive basic technical training in their career fields. Upon completion of A school, the servicemembers will be advanced to Petty Officer Third Class and receive their associate’s degree diplomas. A year from graduation, the Sailors will be eligible to advance to Petty Officer Second Class following an advancement exam, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.


Too bad this program is not open to HM's right now.

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Wow, that is a super fantastic program!

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Education Equals Promotion
http://education.military.com/getting-your-degree/education-equals-promotion?ESRC=education.nl

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College really is an investment that pays great dividends – for the rest of your life. College gives you a wider variety of jobs to choose from, and – most importantly – you’ll earn significantly more money over your lifetime with a college degree in hand. Just check out the earnings and unemployment rates for people with different levels of education:

Unemployment rate in 2004 ..... Level of education completed ..... Median earnings in 2004
1.7 % .................................. Professional Degree ..................... $95,699
1.8 % .................................. Doctorate .................................. $79,403
2.5 % .................................. Master’s Degree .......................... $59,508
3.0 % .................................. Bachelor’s Degree ........................ $49,889
3.7 % .................................. Associate Degree ......................... $37,605
4.5 % .................................. Some College, No Degree ............... $35,714
5.0 % .................................. High School Graduate, No College .... $30,766
8.5 % .................................. Less than a High School Diploma ..... $22,939