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230517-N-YR423-6340 PENSACOLA, Fla. (May 17, 2023) - Fleet Subject Matter Experts from the Navy Counselor (Counselor) Advancement Examination Readiness Review (AERR) review reference material as they develop content for the Navy-wide advancement exam for their rating. (U.S. Navy photo by Cheryl Dengler)

Lapse in Appropriations: The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sept. 30, 2025.
Military personnel will continue in normal duty status, without pay, until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
For more information please refer to the following link:
https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/display-news/Article/4319360/fy26-lapse-of-appropriations-department-of-the-navy-resources-for-sailors-marin/
 
The Navy College Program is the execution arm of the Voluntary Education (VOLED) Department. Navy College Program counselors provide unbiased educational counseling and guidance to help Sailors reach their personal and professional goals. Additionally, VOLED is responsible for the oversight and administration of the off-duty voluntary education programs.
 
  • Tuition Assistance (TA) via the MyNavyEducation portal
  • Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE)
  • Advanced Education Voucher (AEV) (Enlisted)
  • Graduate Education Voucher (GEV) (Officer)
  • Officer Special Education Programs (OSEP)
 
To speak with a Navy College Program counselor, call 1-833-330-6622, select option 3 “Education & Training”, then option 1 “Navy College TA & Counseling”, or visit the Navy College Program website for more information.
 

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