Monday-Friday: 0830-1530
Closed: 3rd Wednesday of every month, Weekends, & US Holidays
Bldg. 789
DSN: 784-4220
COMM: 0505-784-4220
Education Center
Effective 19 Nov the Education and Training Center will close the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1300 for training. Emails sent to 51fss.fsde@us.af.mil will be answered within 48 hrs of receipt.
Announcements
Air University and the Community College of the Air Force have regained the ability to review degree progress and graduate students. Students can access the new system at https://aueems.cce.af.mil/sap/bc/ui2/flp/#Shell-home. For frequently asked questions, please visit the CCAF FAQ page.
Education
Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA)
Air Force MilTA will pay up to $4,500 per fiscal year in tuition costs.
The Osan Education Office holds in-person Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA) briefings every Wednesday at 9:00 AM. All airmen must have an initial and follow-up MilTA briefing prior to utilizing MilTA (IAW AFI 36-2670). Follow the steps below to ensure you have access to MilTA.
Step 1 Verify you have an AFVEC account at afvec.us.af.mil. If no account exists, create one and ensure both the individual and the supervisor contact information is up-to-date.
Step 2 Attend the required MilTA briefing (initial or refresher).
Step 3 Carefully review the directions covered in the MilTA briefing and follow up with the Education Office for all questions/concerns.
Commissioning Programs
The Air Force offers a wide array of commissioning opportunities for enlisted members. There are several different paths to commission, including Reserve Officersā Training Corps (ROTC), Officer Training School (OTS), medicalārelated schools, and more.
Information about commissioning programs, including eligibility and application requirements, can be found via MyPers at https://myfss.us.af.mil/ and the AF Portal https://www.my.af.mil/.
Accessing Higher Education Workshop
The Accessing Higher Education workshop is a two-day program to help prepare members for the realities of college life, to include:
- How to obtain credit for military training/experience
- Factors to consider when choosing a college/university
- The college admission process
- Financial aid
- GI Bill benefits
Gi Bill Information
The Education Office offers general information about the GI Bill. Additional information can be found at:
https://benefits.va.gov/gibill
Testing
CLEP and DSST
If you have questions about which tests apply to CCAF degree credits, please contact or stop by the Education Office.
CLEP and DSST require the individual to register on their respective websites prior to scheduling the test with the Osan NTC. The Education Office can also provide detailed instructions for how to register on these sites.
Step 1: Register on the CLEP or DSST website, depending on which test you intend to take:
- CLEP: https://clep.collegeboard.org/
- Pearson Vue
Proctored college exams - CLEP and DSST require the individual to register on their respective websites prior to scheduling the test with the Osan NTC. The Education Office can also provide detailed instructions for how to register on these sites.
Step 1: Register on the CLEP or DSST website, depending on which test you intend to take:
Step 2: Schedule your testing appointment in the reservation system:
https://ntc.asia.umgc.edu/AsiaNTC/Web/ or contact the NTC for more information:
National Testing Center
Bldg. 787, Room 6
DSN 784-3939
osanāntcāasia@umgc.edu
STUDY RESOURCES:
Other Tests/Exams
The Education & Training Section offers a variety of exams on a specific needs basis. If you need to take a test that is not on the list below, please email us at 51fss.dantes.tco@us.af.milĀ to see if it is available.
Some of the tests offered include:
- AFOQT ā Air Force Officer Qualifying Test
- AFCT ā Armed Forces Classification Test
- AFRAT ā Air Force Reading Abilities Test
- EDPT ā Electronic Data Processing Test
- DLAB ā Defense Language Aptitude Battery
- DLPT ā Defense Language Proficiency Test
- OPI ā Oral Proficiency Test
Resources
Accessing your Military Record
Log on to the Air Force Portal. Education / Training / Force Development is listed under the featured links.
The AFVEC is the eighth selection down.
Once logged on into the AFVEC, please verify under the āPersonal Dataā tab that all of the information reflects your current duty station.
If you do not have that option, then your information may not be current. A quick stop by our office will update your records! This gives you access to apply for Tuition Assistance, check CCAF Progress Reports, as well as access to study guides and officer commissioning information.
CCAF
CCAF is the largest community college in the world, offering 69 degrees in five areas:
- Aircraft/Missile Maintenance
- Electronics/Telecommunications
- Allied Health
- Logistics/Resources
- Public/Support Services
AU-ABC
AU-ABC is the Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative Program. AU-ABC is an initiative between the Air Force and civilian higher education institutions to offer baccalaureate degree opportunities to every Air Force enlisted member. The program directs Airmen with an Associate in Applied Science degree to a collection of accredited military friendly colleges and universities to consider when completing a four year degree. (CAC access required)
On-Site College Options
Opportunities to begin and complete secondary certificates, as well as associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees are available at various colleges and universities. Adult institutions represented on base are:
MyCAA Scholarship Program
The My Career Advancement Account (known as MyCAA) Scholarship Program is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance to eligible military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification, or associateās degree in a portable career field and occupation.
Who is eligible for the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship? Spouses of service members who are Active Duty on pay grades E-1 through E-9, W-1 to W-3, and O-1 to O-3 who have successfully completed high school and have a military sponsor that is on Title 10 military orders are eligible. Spouses married to members of the National Guard and Reserves in these same pay grades are also eligible.
Contact a certified career counselor at: 1.800.342.9647