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STA-21 Applicants and Selectees

If you are currently applying for the STA-21 program and considering our unit, please read the following:

All STA-21 applicants are urged to thoroughly review the official STA-21 website to include the Frequently Asked Questions page.

STA-21 Officer Candidates (OCs) will be assigned to our unit if they attend one of the following universities:

George Washington University

Georgetown University

Howard University

University of Maryland

Catholic University (Nurse Option only)

Selecting a university.  While you are in the process of selecting one or more of these universities, we strongly recommend that you pay close attention to tuition costs and plan accordingly. Currently, we have OCs attending each of the above-listed universities with most attending the University of Maryland. The University of Maryland is the least expensive school within our unit and will have the least impact on your budget. GI Bill benefits may be applied to other universities which exceed the STA-21 tuition provided. Routine unit functions such as drill periods, battalion meetings, and naval science classes are held at The George Washington University which require a 30 to 45 minute commute for cross-town candidates at the University of Maryland.

Building a degree plan. Do not forget that you must not only apply to and be accepted by one of the above-listed universities, you must also draft a complete degree plan for each school in your intended major or field of study.

Click here for a degree plan checklist

Click here for a degree plan worksheet (Microsoft Excel format)

Prior to attending NSI in Newport, RI you must have a university acceptance letter. Most universities do not have early acceptance policies that coincide with STA-21 submission deadlines. Since most of our Officer Candidates attend the University of Maryland, we have provided a checklist to expedite the acceptance process. If you plan one of the other universities, please contact the STA-21 advisor at (202) 994-5880 for assistance.

If you have already been selected for the STA-21 program and will be assigned to our unit, please contact the STA-21 Advisor for check-in and post-arrival procedures.

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Local military resources.  All Navy activities and personnel in our area are subordinate to Naval District Washington (NDW).  There are numerous military bases, landmarks, and units in the area. For complete information on all area military bases and services please click here.

Military housing.  Washington, DC is not considered a critical housing area and government housing is available throughout the region. The normal waiting list time for government units is about two to twelve months. Presently, the vast majority of our OCs live off-base in civilian housing (click here for BAH rates - use zipcode 20052). You can learn more about military housing opportunities by visiting NSF Anacostia Housing , or the Navy Housing Website or you can directly contact the Navy Housing Office at (800) 210-0139 or DSN 288-0346.

Local area. From its celebrated symbols of patriotism to its undiscovered neighborhoods, the sights and sounds of the nation's capital inspire millions of visitors every year. Packed with famous sights, free attractions, and an endless calendar of special events, Washington, DC offers year-round inspiring experiences.  Click here for the offical District of Columbia website, or here for the offical District of Columbia tourism site.

Transportation. The DC Metro Area has multiple options for commuting. Active duty military are eligible to receive subsidized benefits through the NCR Transit Subsidy Program. Enrollment will take place upon check-in. In most cases, the program will cover 100% of your commuting cost. Please examine the following links to detrmine which option is best for you.

DC Metro

Northern VA Commuter Bus

Virginia Railway Express

Maryland Transit Administration