Navy

"Because of my work schedule, I was unable to take daytime classes or go to night school. Excelsior fit into my lifestyle. And while other colleges  would not accept my previously earned credits, Excelsior did. This helped me finish my degree sooner." —Paul Gillen, U.S. Navy

 

Financial Aid 

The Center for Military Education offers customized benefits and programs for Navy personnel.

Our faculty and staff are accessible, knowledgeable, and fully committed to your success. Excelsior College offers degree programs in more than 30 disciplines, with military-friendly benefits that include:

Convenient online and CD-ROM course formats. Complete courses from any location during training, deployment, and/or the transition back to civilian life. (Only business courses are available in CD-ROM format.)
Military-friendly transfer policies. Get maximum academic credit for Navy training and education, so you can complete your degree more quickly.
Military Tuition Assistance. TA may cover up to 100 percent of your costs, and Excelsior waives enrollment, administration, and graduation fees for servicemembers.
“Success Strategies.” This award-winning course helps you turn Navy experience into a rewarding career.
Accessible, specialized academic support. We offer military-only advisors, free tutoring, writing support, and career development services.

Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership

Excelsior College partners with Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges for Navy personnel (SOCNAV) and the Navy College Program (NCP). Visit the NCP Web site for more information about the Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership, including Tuition Assistance (TA).

Find out about the opportunities available through the Navy College Distance Learning Partnership.

Navy Financial Aid and Discounts

Excelsior College offers special fee and pricing options for military servicemembers and their families. Military spouse scholarship programs are also available.

In addition, Navy personnel (and their immediate family members) are eligible for all the financial aid programs that are available to non-military Excelsior College students, including:

  • Federal financial aid.
  • Scholarships.
  • Flexible payment options.

For further information, visit our Financial Aid page or email the Financial Aid office at finaid@excelsior.edu.

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Enrollment Details

Required Records

Excelsior College has open undergraduate admission for military servicemembers, with the exception of these degree programs:

  • Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
  • Associate in Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

To apply for admission to a nursing program, visit our Application page. For non-nursing programs, you can use the undergraduate application process optionally if you'd like to obtain a preliminary review of transfer credits prior to enrolling.

You will need to submit the following documents. Select the links below for more information and instructions for requesting these documents:

Navy

Servicemembers and Veterans with DLI Training

 

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For More Information

Chat, call, or email us with your questions about our programs:

 

Not enrolled:

888-647-2388 ext. 27

518-464-8500 ext. 27

 

Enrolled students:

888-647-2388 ext. 1351

518-464-8500 ext. 1351

Email:

military@excelsior.edu

veterans@excelsior.edu