Eglin Education Services
502 West “D” Ave , Building 251, Eglin AFB FL 32542
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Call (850) 882-8141 for assistance
Email - [email protected]
SharePoint - https://cs.eis.afmc.af.mil/sites/eglin/etm/es/default.aspx
Counselors: Keith Scott
Michael WrightReynolds
Holly Idems
Catherine Bonilla
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883-1286
882-8142
883-1260
AIR FORCE VIRTUAL EDUCATION CENTER (AFVEC) https://afvec.langley.af.mil
Located on the AF portal, AFVEC offers a wide array of on-line services to empower you to actively participate in all aspects of
your education to include the creation and management of online funding requests. Log on, update your personal information, and
complete required readings to ensure you have the latest information.
EDUCATION AWARENESS BRIEFINGS
Wednesdays
0800 - 0900 TUITION ASSISTANCE BRIEFING: Required for all members who wish to use Air
Force Tuition Assistance (TA) for the first time or Airmen who have been inactive for a year
or more. Topics include: accreditation, transfer credit, testing, college fees, course delivery
method, on-base programs, local school options, on-line programs, evaluated education plan,
MilTA policy and procedures, Pell grants and other funding sources, course enrollment
changes, foreign transcript evaluation, AFVEC and CCAF degree requirements.
1st Tuesday of each 0900 - 1030 COMMISSIONING BRIEFING: Discusses commissioning opportunities including:
month
Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP), Professional Officer Course-Early
Release Program (POC-ERP), Scholarships for Outstanding Airman (SOAR), AF Academy
preparatory school (LEAD)/direct entry, Officer Training School (OTS), and others.
Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 30, 0800 - 1200 STUDY SKILLS & TEST TAKING SKILLS: This class is open to all military members,
Apr 27, May 25, Jun 29,
spouses, and DoD civilians who wish to enhance their study methods and ease test anxiety.
Jul 27, Aug 31, Sep 28.
This class enhances the member's ability to receive, retain, and recall information. To sign up
Oct 26, Nov 30, Dec 14
for a class contact 883-1286 or Michael WrightReynolds [email protected]
By Arrangement
SQUADRON EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT – Squadron leadership, you are invited to
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contact Education Counselors to provide on-site advisement to support your squadron’s
higher education needs (i.e. Commanders call, briefings, or training days). Please feel free to
call or email to schedule a time. [email protected] or 882-8141
TRANSITION
Jan 24-25, Feb 21-22, 0800 - 1600
Mar 28-29, Apr 25-26,
May 30-31, Jun 27-28,
Jul 25-26, Aug 29-30,
Sep 26-27, Oct 24-25,
Nov 14-15, Dec 12-13
By Arrangement
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ACCESSING HIGHER EDUCATION TRANSITION ASSISTANCE: This two-day
seminar is for members interested in pursuing higher education as part of their individual
transition plan. You will work collaboratively with counselors to identify education
requirements that support your personal goals. Topics include: achieving academic success,
researching and comparing institutions, financing higher education, and admissions
processes. For information or to signup please contact our Transition Counselors, Keith Scott
[email protected] or Michael WrightReynolds [email protected].
AIR FORCE CREDENTIALING OPPORTUNTIES ON-LINE (AF COOL): This online
AFVEC tool helps airmen navigate through the various civilian credentialing opportunities
that are available for their control/duty AFSCs. If you have any questions, please contact the
Air Force COOL program office at DSN 749-5115, or email at [email protected].
DoD SKILLBRIDGE (CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM): https://dodskillbridge.com/
The DoD SkillBridge initiative promotes the civilian job training authority available for
transitioning military service members. Members meeting certain qualifications can
participate in civilian job and employment training, including apprenticeships and
internships. Training can take place starting up to six months prior to a service member's
DOS. For information or to schedule an appt. contact our Transition Counselors: Keith Scott
[email protected] or Michael WrightReynolds [email protected].
VA INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: Veterans Administration - www.va.gov
TGPS online - http://jko.jten.mil/courses/tap/TGPS%20Standalone%20Training/start.html
GiBill comparison tool – https://www.vets.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool/
College Navigator - https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
Air Force Total Force (transferring benefit to dependent) 1-800-525-0102
Please call 1-888-Gi-Bill1 if you have any questions relating to your individual benefits.
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING/ACADEMIC ADVISING
Monday thru Friday 0730 - 1600 COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE: Eglin education counselors serve as
academic advisors for CCAF students and are the primary means of communication between
CCAF and Air Force enlisted personnel. Academic credit for CCAF is earned at technical
schools, duty stations, and college campuses throughout the world. Specific degree programs
in each Air Force specialty area are designed to provide students with the theoretical
background to perform as technical experts and competent supervisors in their fields. Walkins are welcome or call 882-8141 to schedule an appointment with a counselor. Send
transcripts to: CCAF/DESS, 100 S. Turner Blvd, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL 36114-3011 or
etranscripts at [email protected]
Monday thru Friday
0730 - 1600
Monday thru Friday
0730 - 1600
ADULT ACADEMIC COUNSELING/ADVISING: Academic counselors offer a variety
of career development and exploration activities to help you plan and achieve your
educational and career goals. Walk-ins are welcome or call 882-8141 to schedule an
appointment with a counselor.
COMMISSIONING OPPORTUNITIES: For one-on-one commissioning counseling
opportunities, please contact our Guidance Counselors: Holly Idems [email protected]
or Catherine Bonilla [email protected]
TESTING
By appointment
Sessions:
PROFESSIONAL MILITARY TESTING: To schedule any of the exams listed below,
Tuesday 0830 please call the testing lab at 882-8143 or email to [email protected] .
PME: Course 9, Course 14, Course 15
Air Force Reading Aptitude Test (AFRAT)
CDC Exams Typing Proficency Test
Career Development Course exam
Wednesday
American College Testing (ACT)
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)
0830 and 1330
Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) Thursday and Friday 0830 and 1300
Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) Thursday and Friday 0830 and 1300
TCF ID – 32542-6838-5
Monday thru Friday Sessions: *
UMUC NATIONAL TESTING CENTER: email [email protected] or 882-1321
*CLEP/DSST Examinations Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 0900 - 1400 Wed 1000 – 1500
Pearson Vue Exams by appointment, register online at www.pearsonvue.com/military
Distance Learning Exams by appointment
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Monday thru Friday Mon – Thurs Central Texas College: Programs offered on-base include: General Studies and Applied
0700 - 1600 Technology, with additional offerings online. For more information call: 850-461-6254,
email: [email protected] , go online http://www.ctcd.edu/locations/other-usFriday
0700 - 1300 locations/eglin-afb, or stop by our office (Bldg 251, Rm. 108).
Monday thru Friday Mon - Thurs Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Programs offered on-base include: Associate:
0830 - 1700 Aeronautics, Aviation Maintenance, Technical Management. Bachelor: Aeronautics,
Aviation Maintenance, Emergency Services, Technical Management, and Master:
Friday
0830 - 1230 Aeronautical Science, Project Management, System Engineering. For more information call
850-678-3137 or [email protected] (Bldg 251, Rm. 125).
Monday thru Friday 0800 - 1630 Florida Institute of Technology: Programs offered on-base include: Master of Science in
Technology Management and a variety of online programs. For more information call
Friday
0700 - 1600 (850) 398-5958, visit http://fit.edu/eglin, or email Dr. Jeff Cerny at [email protected] (Bldg.
251, Rm. 108).
Monday thru Thursday 0700 - 1630 Saint Leo University Programs offered on-base: Bachelors in Healthcare Management,
Business Administration specializing in Logistics, and Criminal Justice with/without
specializations in Homeland Security or Criminalistics. For more information call 279-3509,
email: [email protected], or http://www.saintleo.edu/eglin (Bldg 251, Rm. 110).
Monday thru Friday 0800 - 1600 University of Maryland University College: Currently counseling/advising for on-line
programs. For more information, visit us at the Education Office (Bldg 251, Rm. 124) or
contact Mr. Mobley, [email protected], 850-882-1321
Did you know?
The Air Force provides MilTA for the cost of tuition not to exceed $250.00 SH/$166.66 QH credit, and a fiscal year annual
MilTA cap of $4,500.00, applicable to all eligible Airmen. Tuition Assistance requests can be made 45 days in advance, and
MUST be submitted no later than 7 days prior to class start date. https://afvec.langley.af.mil Call 882-8141 for MilTA edits.
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