To be eligible for advancement to senior chief petty officer for the FY-11 selection board and beyond, Sailors must earn rating-relevant associate's degrees from an accredited institution. To review the list of rating-relevant degree options from the Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnerships, access the Sailor/Marine Online Academic Advisor (SMOLAA) via https://smart.navy.mil/smart/welcome.co, or Navy Knowledge Online at www.nko.navy.mil.
“The Navy values education,” said Moran. “Pursuing a college certificate or degree during off-duty time develops important characteristics such as time management and critical thinking. It enhances competencies in verbal, written and mathematical skills. Education is and will continue to be a key factor in the personal and professional development of our Sailors, and Navy leadership is committed to providing financial assistance to all active-duty Sailors as they pursue their educational goals.”
For more information on the Naval Education and Training Command, visit https://www.netc.navy.mil.
