# § 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.
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**Source Credit**: (Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 531, § 470; renumbered § 2770, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 116(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4226.)
### Historical and Revision Notes
> “Not to exceed $32,200 for cost of instruction of officers at non-Federal institutions, including books, laboratory equipment and fees, school supplies, and maintenance of students;”
Based on the following language contained in the Coast Guard appropriation act for 1949, “Pay and Allowances” and preceding years:
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The monetary limitation is removed.
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
## Editorial Notes
### Amendments
2018— renumbered as this section.
## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
### Expansion of Postgraduate Opportunities for Members of Coast Guard in Medical and Related Fields
> **“(a)** **In General.—** 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.
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> **“(b)** **Application of Law.—** 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.”
, (b), , , provided that:
### Coast Guard Graduate Maritime Operations Education
> **“(1)** offers a master’s degree in maritime operations;
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> **“(2)** is relevant to the professional development of such members and employees;
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> **“(3)** provides resident and distant education options, including the ability to utilize both options; and
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> **“(4)** to the greatest extent practicable, is conducted using existing academic programs at an accredited public academic institution that—
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> **“(A)** is located near a significant number of Coast Guard, maritime, and other Department of Homeland Security law enforcement personnel; and
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> **“(B)** has an ability to simulate operations normally conducted at a command center.”
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