14 U.S.C. § 2770: Special instruction at universities

Coast Guard personnel may be assigned for special instruction at private or state colleges or universities, and their expenses, including tuition, books, laboratory equipment and fees, and school supplies, may be defrayed by the Coast Guard. The Commandant [of the Coast Guard] shall expand opportunities for members of the Coast Guard to secure postgraduate degrees in medical and related professional disciplines for the purpose of supporting Coast Guard clinics and operations. Individuals who receive assistance pursuant to subsection (a) shall be subject to the service obligations required under section 2114 of title 10 , United States Code.” offers a master’s degree in maritime operations; is relevant to the professional development of such members and employees; provides resident and distant education options, including the ability to utilize both options; and is located near a significant number of Coast Guard, maritime, and other Department of Homeland Security law enforcement personnel; and has an ability to simulate operations normally conducted at a command center.”