If getting a degree is something you want, you might consider an online course of instruction.
Sailors go to sea.
That's just the way it is. But being deployed doesn't mean your dreams of obtaining a degree have to be put on hold. If you have a computer, access to the Internet and the ability to manage your time wisely, you can earn a degree online. Step out of the classroom and into the chat room. That's where you'll find Sailors getting educated today.