courses. This catalog can be found on the web athttp://www.cnet.navy.mil/netpdtc/nac/neas.htm.OFF-DUTY EDUCATIONALOPPORTUNITIESThis section covers some of the off-dutyeducational programs designed to help you in yourcareer and allow you to improve your education. Someprograms are Navywide and others are local. Takeadvantage of as many of the available educationalprograms as you can. For detailed information onoff-duty educational programs, contact your ESO.Navy CampusNavy Campus is the name given to in-servicevoluntary educational programs and the supportingservices provided by the Navy to help you with youreducation. Navy Campus includes all educationalactivities, from basic education skills preparation tograduate study, that contribute to the general academicand vocational development of naval personnel.In the following paragraphs, you will learn aboutsome of the educational opportunities available to youthrough Navy Campus. For further information on thoseopportunities or to find out about other Navy Campusprograms, see your ESO, career counselor, or NavyCampus representative.BASIC SKILLS PROGRAM.—Many shorestations and some large ships provide tuition-free,on-duty courses to help Sailors improve their skills andmilitary performance. The basic courses offered includesubjects such as English, mathematics, and reading.The Basic Skills Program offers courses to peoplewho need to earn high school diplomas. The Navy paysfor all high school completion courses personnel takeduring off-duty hours. However, the Navy encouragesyoung people to stay in school and graduate beforeenlisting in the Navy.PROGRAM FOR AFLOAT COLLEGEEDUCATION (PACE).—The Program for AfloatCollege Education (PACE) provides undergraduatecourses from accredited colleges or universities toshipboard personnel. Civilian instructors teach thecourses aboard ship. The Navy fully funds PACEcourses; however, students must pay course registrationfees and purchase their own books.Tuition Assistance (TA) ProgramThe Tuition Assistance (TA) Program providesfinancial assistance to eligible personnel who attendeducational institutions on a voluntary, off-duty basis.Defense Activity for Nontraditional EducationSupport (DANTES)The Defense Activity for Nontraditional EducationSupport (DANTES) provides support to the voluntaryeducation programs of all the military services.DANTES is not a Navy activity, but is part of theDepartment of Defense. DANTES administersnontraditional education; that is, education that does nottake place in a formal classroom. DANTES provides awide range of examination and certification programs,operates an independent study support system, andprovides other support and developmental activities.DANTES EXAMINATION PROGRAMS.—DANTES administers and sponsors examinationprograms at over 560 test centers throughout the world.DANTES offers aptitude and interests tests as well asexaminations for college admission, academic credit,professional certification, and high school equivalency.DANTES INDEPENDENT STUDY PRO-GRAMS.—DANTES Independent Study Programs letyou take correspondence courses from many collegesand universities. Those courses range from high schoolto graduate level.OTHER DANTES SERVICES.—DANTESprovides many other services besides those justdescribed. To find out more about DANTES, contactyour ESO or Navy Campus representative.Enlisted Education Advancement ProgramThe Enlisted Education Advancement Program(EEAP) lets career-motivated individuals get anassociate of arts/sciences degree in 24 calendar monthsor less. If you’re accepted into the program, you mustpay all educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, andbooks. Upon enrolling in this program, you must16-27Student Notes:
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