NPS accepts a limited number of applicants from DoD contractor companies for academic programs related to systems engineering, systems analysis, and defense product development. Only applicants from companies vetted directly through NPS Admissions are eligible to apply.

• Submit an application at least six months before your intended start date.
• Only select certificate and master degree programs are available. Please contact us at admissions@nps.edu for more information.
• You must email a completed NPS DoD Contractor Verification form to admissions@nps.edu when submitting your application.

All NPS Federal employees applying to a degree program must:

• Submit an application.
• Complete and submit the Staff/Faculty Application Package to admissions@nps.edu.

U.S. Navy officers who have already received a Navy-funded degree (e.g., via TA, NWC, NPS, or FSEP) and wish to pursue a second funded degree at the same level must:

Request a waiver using the following templates, that will need to go through the NPS Director of Programs, your detailer/community, and command: 

• First Endorsement (Command)
• Second Endorsement (Detailer)
• Waiver Request for Second Funded Degree (Member)

Submit the approvals to admissions@nps.edu.

• Approval is not guaranteed. You will not be enrolled until all approvals are in place.