Navy Tuition Assistance

Navy tuition assistance is available to any enlisted personnel, naval officer or naval reservist currently on active duty. California Southern University proudly accepts Post 9/11 and Montgomery G.I. Bill funding and is a DANTES-approved university. The Navy tuition assistance program gives you the funding necessary to further your education without worrying about paying off any large student loans upon completion. You've worked hard for your benefits and we are here to provide you with the best possible education so you can reach your educational goals.

In order to use your Navy tuition assistance funds, please follow these steps and contact us at (800) 477-2254 if you have any questions:

1. Contact CalSouthern at (800) 477-2254 and speak with one of our Enrollment Advisors regarding the degree program you wish to enroll in.
2. Visit http://www.calsouthern.edu/admissions/apply-online/ and apply to our university.
3. Complete your Navy tuition assistance form NETPDTC 1560/3.
4. Sign the form as indicated and give it to Unit Command for final approval.
5. Once you receive approval from Unit Command, return your TA form to your Navy College Office for final processing.

CalSouthern Student Application

Navy Tuition Form TA Form NETPDTC 1560

Navy Website

Transcript Form

Your Navy tuition assistance will pay up-front for all tuition and fees charged by CalSouthern, up to $250 per semester credit hour or $166.67 per quarter credit hour. You are able to use a maximum of $4500 per fiscal year (October 1 to September 30).

Q: What do I need to do once I've completed a course from CalSouthern?

A: Once you have completed your course and received an official grade from the university, you need to fax or mail a scanned copy of your grade to NETPDTC TA Accounting N8131. The fax number is (850) 452-1149. The address for mailing your form is:

Commanding Officer

NETPDTC TA Accounting N8131

6490 Saufley Field Road

Pensacola, FL 32509-5241

Q: Do I need to be on active duty to use any of my credits earned from former military training?

A: No. CalSouthern will review all military training and previous earned credits to determine what can be used. We will do our best to maximize all approved credits earned and apply them to your degree program at CalSouthern.

Q: Besides my Navy military training and experience, what else can be applied as transfer credit toward the degree I want to pursue?

A: The university will evaluate any previously completed college coursework (a grade of "C" or better is required) for transfer credit, when applicable. We will also evaluate any certifications taken (e.g., MSCE, MCP, and DSST examinations) as well as work experience prior to, during, or after your service in the Navy.

Q: What if I need to withdraw from a course due to unforeseen military obligations such as deployment?

A: You will first need to contact CalSouthern and officially withdraw from the course. You'll then need to fax your official cancellation paperwork to your Navy College Office. Your Unit Commander can write a letter to NETPDTC N8131 confirming the reason why you are not able to continue with your education at CalSouthern and that you should not be held responsible for paying back any of the Navy tuition assistance that you have used.

You can request an individual copy of SMART, which includes your personal information, but it can only be use for personal use and is not considered an "official" copy. CalSouthern requires you obtain an "Institutional" copy of SMART, which is an official transcript and which will be mailed directly to us.

To obtain an official copy of SMART, download and print the SMART Request Form https://smart.navy.mil/request.pdf . If you are unable to access the file, you can receive a copy of the form at your local Navy College Office.

Once you fill out the form, send it to:

California Southern University

930 Roosevelt

Irvine, CA 92620

- All military occupations held while in the military.

- All college-level exams you have taken, including CLEP, DSSTs, ACT-PEP, RCEs, and DLPTs.

- Other Learning Experiences (OLE).