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Civilian Institutions Programs Office

The Navy's fully-funded graduate education program supports 71 different subspecialties. Forty-two different curricula are currently being taught at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. In addition, 36 other fields of study are possible from over 65 different civilian institutions nationwide. Each year approximately 20% of the graduate assignments for officers are slated to attend civilian institutions (CIVINS). OPNAVNOTE1520 (DOC) can tell you more about Funded Graduate Education Programs, or you can talk to your Detailer or Community manager for additional details.

Please follow the links below for more information:

  • Welcome Aboard Package - for students attending a civilian institution under the fully funded graduate education program. NAVPGSCOLINST 1520.1H is the standard procedures for administration and management of Navy fully-funded Graduate Education Programs at civilian institutions and the Law Education Program (LEP).

Please read NAVADMIN 02058. There are changes to the active duty obligation for Naval Officers receiving fully and partially funded education.

Personnel wishing to take the GMAT can find reimbursement procedures here. Alternatively, GRE exam repayment procedures can be found here.

If you would like additional information, or would like to contact the CIVINS Office, our phone numbers, E-mail addresses, and address are listed below.

CIVINS Director
(831) 656-3605
CIVINS DIRECTOR E-MAIL

Education Technician (Students attending A-Z University)
(831) 656-2319
Ed. Tech E-MAIL

Education Technician (LEP and Students attending University of__)
(831) 656-2915
Ed. Tech E-MAIL


DSN prefix is 756
Fax: (831) 656-1014

Mailing Address:
Director of Civilian Institutions Program (Code 031A)
Naval Postgraduate School
1 University Circle, Herrmann Hall Rm HE046
Monterey, CA 93943-5033

On campus: Herrmann Hall Basement, Room 046

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