Prospects and New Applicants: Your Gateway to Success

Kim Morton is an Enrollment Specialist who works with our Navy Students, assisting them with beginning their academic journey with TESU. Kim began working in higher education in 2011. She has been working with our military students since 2020. She began her career with Thomas Edison State University in 2014. In the past, Kim has worked with our our Air Force, Coast Guard, DoD Civilians, Spouses, Dependents, and Veteran student populations.

Kim earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Rutgers University – Camden and a Master of Business Administration from Western International University.

What She Has to Say

As a Higher Education professional, it is an honor and a privilege to support our students towards their educational goals. It is my goal to help assist you with the process of tuition assistance, using your GI Bill benefits and helping you understand what your options are and how to make them work for you to maximize your well-earned benefits toward completing your educational goals.

It is with this in mind that I thank you for considering Thomas Edison State University, and hope that I have the privilege of working with you, in order to achieve your academic goals.

Why It Matters

Chartered by the New Jersey Board of Higher Education in 1972, Thomas Edison State University pioneered and established distance-learning options, long before "online" became our present everyday reality. We have not been idle through the years, as we have also worked to take full advantage of your military training and experience by developing competitive and relevant degree programs, which enable you to transfer the maximum amount of credit for your military experience and transfer credit.

Top Five Navy Degree Options

The below are our five most-recommended degrees, which generally represent the most open or flexible options for our Sailors, based on their experience. Does a program below fit your needs? If so, we invite you to apply, as we can get you started quickly, and free-of-charge.

1. Associate in Applied Science in Applied Electronic Studies
2. Associate in Applied Science in Applied Health Studies
3. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Technology
4. Bachelor of Science in Electronic System Engineering Technology
5. Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology

Not connecting with the above, or looking for a more specialized route? We realize every Service member is unique and as such, you may be looking for a degree that reflects this. Browse our more than 100 available degree programs.

Our Promise to You

In order to ensure your success in completing your degree, Thomas Edison State University strives to meet or exceed the following Principles of Excellence, as established under Presidential Executive Order 13607.

• Up-front and transparent pricing, in order to gain a better understanding of the total cost of education.
• Minimize out-of-pocket expenses, by identifying potential military and veteran education benefits.
• A no-pressure, self-determined educational experience, emphasizing degree completion, over institutional compensation.
• Delivering only high quality accredited educational programs.
• A seamless readmission process, should a Service member experience an interruption to their education.
• Accommodations for our deployed Service members, should they need to drop or extend a course, as a result of service in the field.
• Academic evaluations outlining degree requirements, credits that have been earned, and a clear path to completion.
• From application to registration, each student is assigned a dedicated enrollment counselor who is there to help.