
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
Education Testing, Bldg. #252 (Rm 117)
Scheduling CDCs: Unit Training Managers
All Others: 6fss.fsde.education@us.af.mil
TESTS AVAILABLE
AFCT (2nd Tuesday of each month, 8am)
CDC (Tuesday, 8am & 11:10am, except 2nd Tuesday* of each month)
DLPT/DLAB/ELC (Wednesday 8am & Thursday 8am)
WAPS & MILITARY TESTING
Annex Bldg #252
Scheduling WAPS: Unit WAPS Testing Monitors
All Others email: 6fss.fsde.education@us.af.mil
Tests Available: WAPS/OPI/AFOQT/EDPT/TBAS/TAPAS
SKILLBRIDGE BRIEF
Air Force SkillBridge brief will be held in the Education Center, Bldg 252, Rm 121, 9am on the first Friday of each month. You must register to attend. Please contact the Education Center at (813) 828-3115 or email 6fss.fsde.education@us.af.mil
COMMISSIONING BRIEF
Commissioning Briefs will be held in the Education Center, Bldg #252, Rm 120, 9am on the below dates:
- October 4, 2023
- December 6, 2023
You must register to attend. Please RSVP via AFVEC (Ed. Center Events), contact the Education Center (813) 828-3115, or email 6fss.fsde.education@us.af.mil to register.
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
TA Briefings are conducted every Wednesday at 9am. Reservations are not required.
CAREER ASSISTANCE ADVISOR/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Visit the Sharepoint Site
*Please note: For authorized DoD users only. CAC required.
MACDILL AFB PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
MACDILL AFB ON BASE COLLEGES
DSST AND CLEP TESTING
Saint Leo University is the National Test Center for all CLEP/DSST testing. To schedule an exam, please email the Test Administrator, macdill@saintleo.edu with your name, exam title, and preferred test date and time, at least 7 days in advance. Public Speaking is limited to only two test candidates per test session.
Testing will be conducted on Wednesdays at 10:00 am.
All CLEP tests require registration at clep.collegeboard.org/register/exam.
All DSST tests require registration at getcollegecredit.com.
Register as a user, update your profile to show your military status, then register for the test you wish to take.
You must bring your ID card and DSST username/password or CLEP Exam Registration Ticket on test day.
ARMY EDUCATION ADVISING
Army Continuing Education Services
Mrs. Agnes Foster-Sanchez
Education Center, Room 117
Email: agnes.foster-sanchez.ctr@us.af.mil
Phone: (813) 828-3795
DSN: 968-3795
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Please contact Mrs. Foster-Sanchez for assistance with:
- Army Tuition Assistance
- Go Army ED
- College/Degree Program Information
- Commissioning Program Information
- GI Bill Information (Montgomery/Post 9-11)
- Spousal Education Assistance Programs
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
EDUCATION LINKS
- Air University
- Air Force Virtual Education Center
- Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
- DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support)
- Online Academic Skills Course
- Troops to Teachers
- Tutor.com for US Military Families
- VA Educational Benefits
*Note some websites require a CAC for access