Monday – Wednesday, Friday
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
(Closed: Thursdays, Federal Holidays, Pass/Leave Days, and Training Days)
8102 Condor St., Bldg #252 MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Education Office
813.828.3115
Training Office
813.828.2895
Education Office
6fss.fsde.education@us.af.mil
Training Office
6mss.dpet@us.af.mil
Visit AFVEC Ed Center News for the latest updates and information.
Requesting Information
Education Counseling, Bldg. #252 (Rm 117)
Schedule Appointments: 6fss.fsde.education@us.af.mil or via AFVEC Messages
For current information and events, view Ed Center Info on the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) website: afvec.us.af.mil
Education Testing
Annex Bldg. #252
Scheduling CDCs: Unit Training Managers
All Others: 6fss.fsde.education@us.af.mil
Tests Available:
- AFCT (2nd Tuesday of each month, 12:30 PM)
- CDC (Tuesday, 12:30 PM, except 2nd Tuesday* of each month)
- DLPT/DLAB/ELC (Wednesday 12:30 PM & Thursday 12:30 PM)
WAPS & Military Testing
Annex Bldg #252
Scheduling WAPS: Unit WAPS Testing Monitors
All Others email: ruchadina.bailey@us.af.mil
Tests Available:WAPS/OPI/AFOQT/EDPT/TBAS/TAPAS
Transitioning Service Members
The two-day Accessing Higher Education (AHE) workshop is for those pursuing higher education. It assists Service members in identifying the education requirements that support their personal goals. This workshop focuses on topics such as how to achieve academic success, how to research and compare institutions, and how to finance higher education. After completing the Accessing Higher Education workshop, service members will be prepared to complete an application to an accredited institution, schedule a session with a counselor from an academic institution, or meet individually with education counselors, as needed.
Contact the Education Center by emailing jeffrey.guttveg.2@us.af.mil. or by phoning 813.828.3115 to register.
Community College Of The Air Force (CCAF)
Visit CCAF at https://aueems.cce.af.mil/sap/bc/ui2/flp/#Shell-home to view your CCAF Degree Audit (“Graduation Requirements” tile) and Unofficial Transcript (“Print Documents” tile).
Request your Official CCAF Transcript through Parchment at https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/32882/institution.
For information regarding Transcripts, visit: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Registrar/
To Nominate for CCAF Graduation, please contact Base Education at 6fss.fsde.education@us.af.mil or phone 813.828.3115.
Skillbridge Brief
Before submitting your SkillBridge application in AFVEC, you must first complete the Virtual Benefits Training for SkillBridge, located in the blue menu bar on the left side of the AFVEC homepage. Additional SkillBridge guidance for members and supervisors/commanders is available in AFVEC under Ed Center News.
Commissioning Brief
For the latest information on Active Duty Air Force Commissioning Programs and Commissioning Mentors, Please see AFVEC Ed Center News or email 6fss.fsde.education@us.af.mil.
Tuition Assistance
Before registering with any college or university, check the actual course costs before committing. Air Force tuition assistance will only cover the actual tuition costs up to $250 per semester hour or $166.66 per quarter hour. Fees such as parking, lab, technology, etc. cannot be paid with AF tuition assistance funds. Some schools charge hefty fees to attend and those fees will be billed to the student. Call us for more information on tuition assistance policies and/or education counseling.
MANDATORY TA BRIEFING
Please see AFVEC Ed Center News or email 6fss.fsde.education@us.af.mil for briefing information.
Mandatory TA Briefing
Initial MilTA Brief: First Time TA users are required to attend an in-person Initial MilTA Brief.
Details are available in AFVEC > Ed Center News > Initial MilTA Brief, and registration is
located under AFVEC > Ed Center Events.
Refresher MilTA Brief: Current TA users needing refresher training may complete it through
AFVEC > Ed Center News > Refresher MilTA Training.
For additional assistance, email 6fss.fsde.education@us.af.mil
MacDill AFB On Base Colleges
Office Locations
Education Center, Bldg. 252, Room 120
Office Hours
M-F, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
CLEP and DSST Testing
CLEP & DSST Testing
• Principles of Public Speaking Exam
-Only exam available on MacDill AFB
-Not available as Remote Testing
All Other Exams
Remote Proctoring: CLEP and DSST now offer the convenience of taking exams from home with remote proctoring. This ensures the same high-quality testing experience with the added flexibility of testing from your preferred location.
- Local Test Centers: You can also schedule your exam at a CLEP or Prometric (DSST) exam center near you, providing convenient access to testing facilities.
Please visit the following websites to register for your CLEP/DSST exams:
CLEP: clep.collegeboard.org/
DSST: prometric.com/test-takers/search/dantes
Preparation
- The Base Library maintains a section of CLEP/DSST exam preparation materials, which can be checked out.
- DoD MWR Digital Library
- Modern States Education Alliance
- CLEP Pass Rates
- DSST Pass Rates
Army Education Advising
Army Education Counseling Services are at MacDill AFB in the Education Center, Bldg. 252, Room 117.
Mary Fuentes
Commercial: (813) 828-3795
DSN: 968-3795
marylou.t.fuentes.ctr@army.mil
Soldiers may also contact their Servicing Education Center:
Fort Stewart Education Office at usarmy.stewart.usag.list.dhr-
education-counselor-FS@army.mil or (571) 801-8606
ArmyIgnitED: www.armyignited.army.mil
Military Spouses And Education
Check out MyCAA (My Career Advancement Account), a program where eligible military spouses are able to receive up to $4,000 of Financial Assistance that can help you pursue an education, training, licenses, certificates and degrees leading to employment in portable career fields.
Take advantage of this little-known, but very valuable program!
Visit the MyCAA Website
Development Advisor/Professional Development
Visit the Sharepoint Site
*Please note: For authorized DoD users only. CAC required.
Comm: 813.828.1229
DSN: 968.1229
Education Links
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