ABOUT NUPOC
The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) Program is 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 plus a 30K* signing bonus.
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 30 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