Naval Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) Program: 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. 

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