R 011600Z APR 22
MARADMIN 162/22
MSGID/GENADMIN/CG EDCOM QUANTICO VA//
SUBJ/ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023 NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES//
REF/A/USD(P(AND)R)DODI 1322.25 W/CH3//
REF/B/CNO/OPNAVINST 1520.23C W/CH1//
REF/C/CMC/MCO 1524.1//
REF/D/CMC/MCO 1200.18//
RF/E/ USD(P(AND)R)DODI 1322.10//
NARR/REF A IS DODI 1322.25 W/CH3, VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS. REF B IS OPNAVINST 1520.23C W/CH1, GRADUATE EDUCATION. REF C IS MCO 1524, MARINE CORPS GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAM. REF D IS MCO 1200.18, MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES (MOS) MANUAL. REF E IS THE DOD POLICY ON GRADUATE EDUCATION FOR MILITARY OFFICERS.//
POC/HILL, EMMALINE/LTCOL/NPS DEPUTY SENIOR MARINE REPRESENTATIVE/(831) 656-2794/EMAIL: EMMALINE.J.HILL@NPS.EDU//
POC/NPS SENIOR MARINE OFFICE/(831)656-1882/EMAIL: MARINECORPS@NPS.EDU//
POC/NPS ADMISSIONS OFFICE/(831)521-2190/EMAIL: ADMISSIONS@NPS.EDU//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The purpose of this message is to solicit applicants for advanced degree distance learning and certificate distance learning programs administered through the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in accordance with the references.  Program start dates begin during academic year (AY) 2022 fourth quarter (Q4)(July-September 2022) through AY 2023 Q4 (July-September 2023).
2.  The list of all available distance learning programs and certificates is located on the NPS distance learning graduate education website https:(slash)(slash)nps.edu/web/dl.
2.A.  Education opportunities are available that align to Force Design 2030 and Talent Management 2030 concepts and capabilities including (not exclusive to) programs in operations in the information environment, artificial intelligence, machine learning, space Systems, cyber warfare/operations/security, data science, robotics, Information systems, innovation and design, computer science, energy, additive manufacturing, and undersea warfare.
2.B.  Programs not available to all Marines at this time include 805 Executive Master of Business Administration, and any program for which the Marine applicant is not qualified or able to be waived.
2.C.  Several of the degree programs have either admissions or execution requirements that are unique and require special consideration, qualifications, time, MOS, blended learning, etc.  If you are interested in the following programs, you must contact the message POC for additional information:  graduate curricula 311,312, 613, and 692.
3.  Eligibility requirements.
3.A.  Active-duty Marine officers of the grade O-1 to O-5 and CWO2 to CWO4 are eligible to participate in mission-funded, non-resident distance learning (DL) graduate programs and certificates at NPS.  Active-duty staff noncommissioned officers of the grade of E-6 to E-9 will be accepted for certificate programs.
3.A.1.  Applications from marines of other ranks will be considered on a case-by-case and space available basis by the NPS senior Marine representative in conjunction with NPS admissions office.
3.A.2.  Participation in this program does not preclude consideration By the Commandant's Career Level Education Board or Commandant's Professional Intermediate-Level Education Board.
3.B.  The Marine should have sufficient time remaining in service to fulfill obligations specified in paragraph 4 below.
3.C.  The Marine must have a bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited undergraduate institution.
3.D.  Officers and staff noncommissioned officers who are in the above zone for promotion are not eligible for education programs at NPS.
3.E.  Officers who have already earned a graduate degree through a Marine Corps education program are not eligible for additional degrees.  These Marines are eligible for certificate programs.
4.  Service obligation.
4.A.  See reference c, appendix A for service obligation requirements.  Marines must include the following statement in the application:  “If selected, I agree to remain on active duty in accordance with service obligation requirements outlined in reference c.  I agree not to tender my resignation or request separation or retirement while participating in the program.  This obligation will be served concurrently with any other service obligation previously incurred.”
4.B.  The Marine’s agreement to remain on active duty does not obligate the Marine Corps to retain the Marine.
4.C.  Officers who receive a fully funded graduate educational opportunity and who voluntarily or because of misconduct fail to complete the period of active duty obligation specified in return for that educational opportunity, will reimburse the United States by the amount outlined in reference d.
5.  Application requirements and procedures for all programs.
5.A.  Each applicant must submit an online NPS application no later than the start date of the preceding academic quarter for which the desired program of study begins, anytime throughout the AY.  The NPS academic calendar is located at https:(slash)(slash)nps.edu/web/registrar/calendar for reference to ay quarter start dates.  General information on how to apply is located at https:(slash)(slash)nps.edu/web/admissions/apply1.  Direct any  question about admission to the NPS admissions office at the POC information listed in the message.
5.B.  An official transcript from every college/university attended with credits and letter grades must be submitted to NPS.  Applicants are responsible for ensuring their transcripts arrive at NPS, whether submitted electronically or on paper.  Transcripts should be mailed from the institution(s) directly to NPS at the following address:  NPS Admissions, 1 University Circle Herrmann Hall Room 61A, Monterey, CA 93943-5100 or electronically from the attended institution(s) to admissions@nps.edu.
5.C.  Marines who previously applied to resident programs are not required to submit transcripts.  If additional paperwork is required, NPS admissions office will contact the applicant directly.
5.D.  A participation agreement signed by the applicant's immediate supervisor is required and can be found at https:(slash)(slash)nps.edu/web/admissions/required-forms.
6.  Funding.  Tuition for Marines accepted to graduate programs and certificates is budgeted for and funded by the service.   Matriculation fees, textbooks, education materials, and all similar fees will be borne by the student, and are not authorized for purchase with unit funds.
7.  Most programs contain synchronous courses that require participation at specific times.  Officer and enlisted assignment branches will not favorably endorse requests to extend on station for the sole purpose of completing participation in this program.  Marines are to notify their gaining command of their enrollment upon acceptance.  If a Marine is unable to continue the program, regardless of the reason, they must notify the NPS registrar immediately.
8.  This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Forces Reserve.
9.  Release authorized by Brigadier General W. M. Field, Commanding General, Education Command.//