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Education

Hours of
Operation

Mon.-Fri.
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Wed. closed at 3 p.m.)

Education Center
 5136 Eagle Drive Suite P106
(719) 333-3298

USAFA Education Fair on Wed., Nov., 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the lobby of the Medical Clinic.

Meet with representatives from many colleges and universities.  Learn about their numerous educational programs suited to meet the needs of both the traditional and the nontraditional student.  Military, civilians and spouses are encouraged to attend to see how far education can take them!

 

Recent Information:

If you are active duty please call 333-7568 to schedule any of the following tests:

Course 9/12/14

Squadron Officer School (SOS)

Air Command and Staff College (ACSC)

Air War College (AWC)

Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)

Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)

As of 9 Jun 2011, the self proctored German Driver License Test (DLT) is now an online test ( https://wwwmil.usafe.af.mil/DLT/default.aspx?TabID=1&Action=Home). The test is opened to all CAC card holders using military computer systems and PCSing to Ramstein Airbase, Spangdahlem Airbase, or any supported GSUs.  That includes Air Force members, DOD civilians, and all other personnel possessing a CAC card and PCSing/processing through an Air Force installation.  Other services not being assigned to one of the above mentioned locations may use this as a study reference site only. Upgrade training: Please contact your supervisor and Unit Training Manager (UTM)

Student Spotlight Award

The National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services and MBS Direct LLC are pleased to announce the 2011 NAIMES Student Spotlight Award program.  This program offers an opportunity for interested active duty military students to showcase their scholarly competency and skills learned while participating in the Voluntary Education program.

Eligible participants are active duty personnel from all service branches, using federal tuition assistance funding through the Voluntary Education program.  ROTC students, military academy students and those who are using special tuition assistance programs are not eligible to apply.  Current students are encouraged to submit an application and project to complete for one of the three $1,200 cash awards.

The application period for the 2011 NAIMES Student Spotlight Award is: 18 April-2 September, 2011.  Applicants do not have to be students of a NAIMES member institution.

Applications must be completed on the NAIMES Student Spotlight Award form, which can be obtained on the NAIMES website:  www.naimes.org.  Applications must be posted online by 2 September, 2011 to be considered for the 2011 award.

If You Are an APF Civilian…

The AF Academy is one of just a few MAJCOMS that offers a Civilian Tuition Assistance Program (CTAP).  If you are considering a career change, career progression, or personal development, check out CTAP.  Please call 333-4821 for more information.  Don't let opportunity pass you by!

AWC Distance Learning

 Urgent! All Students Currently Enrolled in the Elective Course: E-Exam multiple choice testing goes live 4 March 2011.  This change will require AWC to reset all student electives to ensure each student gets the correct test; this will occur o/a 0800 Central time on 4 March.  Following the reset, ALL students currently enrolled in an elective MUST log into AUSIS and re-select your elective! This applies to ALL students regardless of elective (including Rosetta Stone)! Your elective grade cannot be officially recorded in AUSIS until this is done.  If you have any questions, please email Student Support: awc.dl@maxwell.af.mil

AWC testing has restarted for those students who have completed the certification procedure. If you have any questions please call the Education office at 333-3298.

CCAF offers a Professional Manager Certification (PMC) for qualified senior Air Force enlisted personnel who have demonstrated an advanced level of professional accomplishment.  The purpose of the certification is to recognize the individual's outstanding education and training, which is required to lead and manage Air Force personnel and critical national defense assets. The certification also formally acknowledges the individual's management qualifications and experience. Qualified Air Force enlisted personnel are eligible for this certification.

For more information on the certification and to download the PMC Program brochure: http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/certifications.asp

Post-9/11 GI Bill Information Briefings

Learn More About Your Benefits and get a Blast of information.
Hosted by USAFA 10th FSDE-Education Services
Lower Level, Community Center-Civilian Personnel, Room 129
Space is limited so please call 333-3298 to attend a session.

**Held in USAFA Education Center classroom (Lower Level, Community Center)**

 

2 Nov-1000

30 Nov-1000

14 Dec-1300

28 Dec-1000

 

 

Enlisted Commissioning Opportunities

Enlisted members who are interested in learning more about commissioning opportunities should contact the Education Office at 333-3298 to schedule an appointment with a counselor.

CCAF UPCOMING CLASSES ONLINE

CCAF Classes on USAFA
 Upcoming classes

(Offered through Colorado Christian University)

HUM 101: Creative Arts: Wednesdays, now-August 17

*Book(s) available at the USAFA library for check-out by USAFA students.

Books available for check-out at USAFA Library:

Any USAFA student participating in the AF Voluntary Education Program will be permitted to check-out any of the General Education books at the USAFA base library.  Books are limited and will be checked-out on a first-come basis. Please note that you will need to print a copy of your class schedule from WebAdvisor and present it to the Library staff as proof of your registration in the course in order to receive your books.


 Notes:

Special military rates
Classes are held in USAFA Education Center classroom (Community Center) from 5 to 9 pm.
Contact Jon Haar at (719) 596-9235, or johaar@ccu.edu for class information and availability of seats.

Testing

Testing is a smart and resourceful way to complete your CCAF degree!  Pikes Peak Community College offers CLEP/DSST tests on base every two weeks in the lower level of the Community Center Education/Testing office.  CLEP tests are scheduled at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and DSST's are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.  Please call Alicia at 719-502-3390 to schedule.  There are a number of free resources available to help you, such as the Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) to brush up on your math and English skills, accessed at www.petersons.com/oasc <http://www.petersons.com/oasc> .  You can also use Tutor.com, an online program in which you are paired with a professional tutor to help you with all math, science, social studies, and English subjects free of charge.  Just drop by the USAFA library to get registered, it only takes a few minutes! While you are there, don't forget to check out the free exam study guides.

Effective Oct. 1,  2010 there will be no more funded retesting of DANTES exams and certification tests.  Members can still take re-take exams, but will be required to pay for them themselves. Therefore, it is now more important than ever to study for exams! There are a number of free resources available to help you, such as the Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) to brush up on your math and English skills accessed at www.petersons.com/oasc. You can also use tutor.com, an online program in which you are paired with a professional tutor to help you with all math, science, social studies and English subjects free of charge. Just drop by the USAFA library to get registered, it only takes a few minutes! While you are there, don't forget to check out the free DANTES exams study guides. If you have any questions, please call the Education Office at 333-3298.