Woooo UCSC!! Nice job!! Thanks for kicking ass and lifting spirits. You are awesome and I am so excited to embark on this journey

Thank you so much for this video, I took a break from school to focus on making HM3 and felt very guilty about it, but seeing you talk about how you utilized your time wisely and despite the hardships of military life still getting your degree is really inspiring. I wish I would have had a mentor like you when I got to my first command, definitely would've gotten alot more done. Bravo Zulu shipmate!

It is awesome to look at your videos, gives a lot of insight

I got my BA in 1979 while in the Navy ... I finished in 3.5 years of active duty .... gained a commission through NOCS with it. I did it with a combination of previous college work, CLEP & DANTES tests ; Navy Technical training (A & C schools and even BOOT CAMP); and PACE onboard college classes while on WESTPAC... used Regents External Degree Program of the University of the State of New York .... NOW CALLED Excelsior College ... total out of pocket .... about $500 ... and when I left the Navy, I STILL had the GI Bill and got two Masters degrees with it....

Clep and DSST exams are also affordable way to earn college credits. If you are active duty each initial exam is free. its about 100$ pre exam, when you pass you earn a legitimate college credit for the course. Its an alternative for paying for a course. You can see the pass rates for exams and study rather then spending 8 to 16 weeks on a course. Its more of a "Study smart not hard" method in my opinion. especially classes like Eng 103 research paper. I tested out of that and many other courses without having to take a 16 week online class or in person. its worth looking into for everyone active duty or not

very informative, thank you!🍜

(This is more for officers so I’m sorry but just an FYI) My dad was a ROTC nerd at Berkley and he got a Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering Degree (He was a Weapons officer on Fast Attack Subs during Reagan, idk how I came out with two function brain cells and he’s so smart- BUT ANYWAYS). During his second enlistment he was able to talk to his command and they allowed him to go get his MBA from James Madison University and he didn’t have to use his TA or GI because his CO worked it out so while he was getting his Masters in Harrisonburg he taught Naval History at VMI (Virginia Military Institute) in Lexington. He said it was a bitch if a commute but worth it because he got to keep all his assistance and still get his masters. He THEN PROCEEDED during his last enlistment (bc he didn’t make rank to stay on Subs) to go teach Naval Topics and History at Virginia Tech’s ROTC and got his Second Masters in Engineering again without using his benefits. TALK 👏🏻 TO 👏🏻 YOUR 👏🏻 COMMAND 👏🏻. My dad was a smart dude and came from a very underprivileged background so he knew how to get where he wanted to be through hard work. But there are so many opportunities and if the Navy sees your worth they will try to help you! Granted this was all back in the 80’s/90’s but I doubt its changed THAT much. Thank u for coming to my TedTalk

Now this is something you could never get done in the infantry unless on a second enlistment and at a slower "B" billet job (ex. Recruiting, embassy duty), not a "victor" (infantry) unit. Almost became a mustang (officer who was formerly enlisted) by doing the MECEP program. Very enticing but I didn't want to do four years of school after six in and then owe another six to the Corps.

Hey Nicky i had a quick question. I have read numerous threads but what would be the process to become a warrant officer? Im thinking of joining and would like to attend college while in there. I know a warrant is more of a specialist. I would like to get some feed back as your content is very descriptive. Thank you and keep up the good work 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Kudos for finishing your degree over a long period of time. Takes sustained motivation. I am non-military and went to school full time in early 70s. School was super cheap then, and it's outrageous it's so expensive today. I dropped out after 2 years (50% of people don't finish college they enroll in). I dropped out because it was the wrong dysfunctional school for me and not ready. Moved to Boston with $150 bucks in my pocket and ended up with a $900 school loan which i did repay and that got me a credit card in the 70s when they were not handing them out like candy. Went to work at BU in mid 70s and they had a program if you got a B or better they would pay for the class. So I took advantage of that over 1.5 years and basically made up the last semester of full time school that I dropped out. Flash forward to 1980 and I was working in a computer firm and because they did research they would pay for your schooling, even support staff. Went to school nights (2 nights a week for 2 classes) and summers (1 class over the summer) from 1980-84 and finally graduated in 1984 summa cum laude with honors in my major of MGMT/MIS. So that was a total of 13 years on and off. THere were other people my age at 27 in my last school and some of those people went to school for 8 years. IT requires persistance and discipline but well worth it as my income doubled after that and the BS degree opened many doors. also it teaches you self-discipline which is probably the biggest character trait people struggle with.

Much needed video. Looking to get mine after Corps school. Thanks brother.

I want my Masters in History, teaching is one of the best professions I've done.

You were on the Department of Defense instagram for like 1 sec in video about the military medical field. I was like ayyyyye ik him! lol

Right unit, banker's hours, garrison unit, leadership that will support you then possible maybe possible.... I was on call 24/7 for two and half years and pulled off 24 semester hours. The majority of service members want to attend college but lack of sleep comes into the fold. I retired at 57 with a federal civil service pension and at 58 with a TX ARNG pension. A mere 24 hours under my belt.

That’s cool! Full pharmacist here...direct commissioning here, start training in June...but for the army though 👍🏻

Awesome videos

Im on the john C stennis and we're going into RCOH. The best time to go to school. About to start next month on the 15th for my bachelor's in computer science 😁😁

Can you make a video about the STA 21 program with someone who has gone through it?

Could you make a video on ways military spouses can get their degree? Possibly talk about mycaa and other ways to get more schooling done for them.

I want to go in to travel,meet people, and get my degree so that when I get out I can become a commercial pilot or a detective

what school did you graduate from?

Between FASFA and TA I was able to get my associates and am on my last semester for my bachelors. I’ve been in for less the 4 yrs . I didn’t have to Tap into my Gi Bill. Even now at heading towards shore duty in about 12 months planning on knocking out my masters on shore with TA. Want to save my GI Bill for a PHD or law school

does it matter which school you choose while in military?? i wanna join the army

Can you make a video on the thrift savings plan? My recruiting chiefs told us that it's the best place to put our money

Would it Eventually help me get my Diploma im Barely 20 years old. Just to go to the 6 months Academy.

Hey so I’m currently in school and looking to join the navy. My navy recruiter told tuition assistance is the same across all branches and that I’d be receiving some sort of aid. Would you be able to clarify about Navy reserve TA? Thank you!

Perfect vid

I'm a Senior in a 4-Year at the moment and was looking into joining the Navy. Recruiter suggested I can Enlist and finish my final year online. I'm not currently sure how hard that would be as an E-3 since my college credits right now would bump me up to that rank. I'm currently attending Cal State Northridge. I'm open to any suggestions.

Who came here before 100 views?

Nicky, do you know anyone who obtain a bachelor’s degree in a full-fledge engineering discipline like chemical and mechanical while on active duty? The reason I ask this is nearly no one talk about this aspect. The majority of people in enlisted active duty all obtain online degree.

Try clep exams. also check out degreeforum.net

Tuition Assistance only allows 16 credits, the other classes you can pay for yourself?

How long have you been in so far?

I'm interested in getting an ASN (associates in nursing) while on active duty. Is it doable in 4 years?

This is why I would rather go Reserves. I really want to get my Bachelors Degree in my hand as soon as I can while I am still highly motivated to finish school (Only have 2 more years left).

how long did it take you to get you bachelors, and how long did it take you yo get the masters

love you dad

I want to get my masters degree in homeland security

Does the military pay for both my college and medical school??(I want to be a surgeon)

Question: if you were to get your degree would the military pay for it or will it use your GI Bill. I would like to save the bill for my kids

I don’t know what to do, I’m talking to a national guard recruiter and he’s talking about me being able to still finish college with 100% tuition assistance and a bonus check, is there a catch to this. I figure they aren’t as highly respected and I’d catch shit from my more profound military family

I heard Couple Great Union Jobs or Trucking Companies are in need of Diplomas and GED.

Which is better usaa bank or navy federal

Who can I apply

You were in the Navy

Hello

Epic. Jesus loves you btw

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You a corprsman bro??

I’m 25 and I have a BA in history. I want to join the military and get an MA in History. Any suggestion for MOS’s?

I'd rather go to college after school, all this sounds really complex

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