Some civilian occupations maintain professional and technical standards which must be officially recognized by credentialing documents. Sailors pursuing such occupational credentials can now receive funding to pay for credentialing exams, according to NAVADMIN 293/07. By using Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL), Sailors can see how they can earn civilian credentialing certifications and licenses based on their ratings and jobs. The Navy is funding 14,000-16,000 credentials this year. The service may issue a pre-paid voucher or reimburse costs associated with credential exams, as well as renewal and maintenance fees, provided funding is available. The program is being administered on a first come, first served basis, with funds being released each quarter of the fiscal year. For more information, visit Navy COOL at https://www.cool.navy.mil. The funding information is available on the costs and resources page.