Navy Nuclear Officer Candidate

The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) Program is a collegiate program for students interested in engineering to join the U.S. Navy as an officer in the Nuclear Propulsion Program while enrolled in a full-time college degree program. While in school, those in the NUPOC program will receive a full-time paid salary in order to focus on their education while reducing concerns of financial obligations.

Minimum Requirements

-Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of the United States

-Age: At least 19 years of age and less than 29 years of age at time of commissioning. 

Waivers may be considered on a case basis for those who will not exceed 31 years of age at commissioning.

-Currently enrolled in a full-time college degree program with at least one semester completed or have graduated with a B.A./B.S. degree

-Completed the following courses: Calculus I, Calculus II, Physics I, and Physics II

-Able to pass a medical and security screening for military service

*Some eligibility requirements are waiver able on a case-by-case basis.

Financial Benefits

Upon acceptance into the NUPOC program, applicants will receive the following:

$30,000 Signing Bonus*

Monthly Income for up to 42 months while in school. Includes:

-Base Pay

-Monthly Housing Allowance**

-Monthly Food Allowance

-Refer Your Friend. If you refer someone to NUPOC, you will receive a monthly pay raise of up to $500.

-$2,000 Bonus upon completing training at a Nuclear Power Training Unit

-Annual Continuation Bonuses for continued service beyond initial commitment

-Additional Pay Incentives based upon job selection (i.e. Submarine Service Pay, Sea Service Pay, etc.)

*Signing bonus is dependent upon job selection

**Monthly Income Amount based on Housing Allowance, which varies based on residential location

https://www.navy.com/careers-benefits/education/nupoc