Mission-Funded Seats

Mission-funded seats are available to eligible active duty USN and USMC members at no cost.

Please visit the Prospective Students page for eligibility information and contact admissions@nps.edu for additional help.

USAF, USA, USCG, USSF, Federal Civilians, and DoD Contractors

Students attending NPS are not permitted to self-fund their tuition, nor may they use the G.I. Bill, VA benefits, or any other form of tuition assistance.

U.S. students must be sponsored by their U.S. command, Federal agency, or DoD contracting company. Sponsorship must be accompanied by one of the following:

• An active GT&C Form 7600A for Federal or DoD students
• A signed Memorandum of Agreement for DoD contractors

These documents must be finalized prior to matriculation and before any transfer of funds can occur. If you have any questions, please contact tuition@nps.edu.

Resident Tuition Rate (FY25/26)

$6,750 per student per quarter

For Admittance into Resident Programs

After acceptance into the program, the sponsoring agency must email a sponsor letter to admissions@nps.edu and tuition@nps.edu.  The letter must include:

• Student's full name
• Curriculum/program name
• Sponsoring agency name
• Program start and end dates
• Tuition Point of Contact (name, email address, and phone number)

Mission-Funded Seats

Mission-funded seats are available to eligible active duty USN and USMC members at no cost.

Please contact: admissions@nps.edu for eligibility information.

USAF, USA, USCG, USSF, Federal Civilians, and DoD Contractors

Students attending NPS are not permitted to self-fund their tuition, nor may they use the G.I. Bill, VA benefits, or any other form of tuition assistance.

U.S. students must be sponsored by their U.S. command, Federal agency, or DoD contracting company. Sponsorship must be accompanied by one of the following:

• An active GT&C Form 7600A for Federal or DoD students
• A signed Memorandum of Agreement for DoD contractors

These documents must be finalized prior to matriculation and before any transfer of funds can occur. If you have any questions, please contact tuition@nps.edu.

Distance Learning Tuition Rates

Tuition rates for Distance Learning programs vary by curriculum and are subject to change each fiscal year. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the Distance Learning website or contact the Tuition Office at tuition@nps.edu. Be sure to include the curriculum you intend to pursue so we can provide the most relevant details.

Tuition Point of Contact

As part of the NPS Admissions application, you will be required to provide your designated Tuition Point of Contact (PoC). Please have this information ready when applying.

You’ll need to include the PoC’s full name, email address, and phone number. This contact will be used to send quarterly tuition invoices, so it’s essential that the information is accurate and up to date.

If your PoC changes at any time during your enrollment, you must notify the Tuition Office immediately and provide updated contact details to avoid any disruption in billing.

AWTAP-Sponsored Civilian Department of the Navy Students

If your tuition will be covered by AWTAP, it is essential that you notify the Tuition Office at tuition@nps.edu as early as possible. This ensures your command is not mistakenly invoiced for tuition expenses.

Please be aware that once your allocated AWTAP funds for the fiscal year have been exhausted, your command will be responsible for covering any remaining tuition balance.

Additionally, all tuition for winter, spring, summer, and fall quarters must be paid using funds from the same fiscal year. Please plan accordingly to ensure full coverage and avoid any disruptions to your enrollment.

Sponsored Students Admittance into Distance Learning Programs

Once you are selected for a Distance Learning program by the Academic Department, the Tuition Office will verify that your sponsoring agency is covered by an active GT&C Form 7600A (for Federal and DoD commands) or a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) (for DoD contracting companies).

If no valid agreement is in place, your admission may be delayed or denied until the required documentation is finalized. Early coordination with your agency is strongly recommended to avoid processing delays.

International Students

Tuition for international students is not managed by the NPS Tuition Office. For all tuition-related inquiries, please contact the International Graduate Programs Office (IGPO) directly.

Short Courses

Tuition for short courses is not managed by the NPS Tuition Office. For all tuition-related inquiries, please contact online@nps.edu.

Once you are officially enrolled in a program, the Tuition Office will submit an invoice to your designated tuition point of contact (PoC) during the quarter preceding your expected start date.

If you are part of a larger student cohort, please note that invoicing will be delayed until all students in the group have been enrolled. This ensures accurate and consolidated billing.

Each quarterly invoice from NPS will include detailed payment instructions. Please review these carefully, as procedures may vary depending on the quarter’s position within the fiscal year.

Important Note: NPS does not accept the following payment methods for tuition:

• Government Purchase Cards
• SF-182 forms
• Credit Card Payments
• Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

For a complete list of acceptable payment methods and submission guidelines, please refer to the link provided here. 

Tuition must be paid in full before the start of each academic quarter, in compliance with the Anti-Deficiency Act. Payment must be made using current-year funding from the fiscal year in which the quarter begins.

If tuition is not received by the deadline:

• A Bursar hold will be placed on the student’s account
• The student will be unable to participate in coursework until payment is received
• Continued non-payment may result in disenrollment

To avoid delays or disruptions, please ensure all tuition payments are submitted on time and in accordance with the instructions provided on the quarterly invoice.

To receive a full refund, students must officially withdraw from their coursework before the start of the academic quarter. Once the quarter begins, no refunds will be issued for course withdrawals.

If you plan to withdraw, please notify the Academic Department, Registrar, and Tuition Office in advance to ensure proper processing and compliance with institutional policies.

All students enrolled in a program at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) must promptly report changes in their employment or military status. This includes:

Uniformed U.S. Armed Forces Members: If you will separate from active duty while enrolled at NPS, you are required to notify both the Registrar and your Program Office immediately upon receiving your separation date.

U.S. Federal Civilian Employees and DoD Contractors: If you experience a change in employer or a break in employment, you must notify the Registrar and your Program Office without delay.

Additional Mandatory Action: Contact the Tuition Office at tuition@nps.edu

In all cases listed above, students MUST also notify the Tuition Office of any change in duty status, employment, or sponsorship. This is critical for the following reasons:

• If you continue employment with a Federal Government agency or DoD contractor, a new GT&C 7600A agreement or MOA may be required to maintain your enrollment.
• Your tuition record will need to be updated with your Sponsoring Tuition Point of Contact (PoC).

Consequences of Non-Compliance: Failure to notify the Registrar and Tuition Office of changes in your status may result in government action to recover education costs.