Hours of Operation
Mon – Thurs : 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fridays : By Appointment Only
Hours
Address Information
Bldg. 3829, School House Road, JBMDL McGuire
(adjacent to Falcon Courts North Housing)
Address
Education Office
The Education and Training Center (ETC) is home-based to Voluntary Education, Base Training, Formal Training, Civilian Training Management, and Testing. The ETC offers excellent educational opportunities to military personnel, family members, and civilian employees. On and off-base programs are available, as are a number of other services.
Programs
Programs at the ETC include:
- College Classes
- Academic Advising
- Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Counseling
- Air Force Commissioning Advisement
- Kuder Career Guidance Tools
- USAF/Military Tuition Assistance Guidance
- Higher Education Transition Assistance
- Program (TAP) Counseling
- Base Training
- Civilian Training Development
- Formal Training
- Testing: WAPS / PME / CDC / DLPT /
- DLAB / CLEP DDST / AFCT / AFOQT / TBAS / EDPT / OPI / EDPT
Federal Student Aid & Scholarships
87FSS Education & Training Center’s knowledgeable staff can assist you with getting a Federal Student Aid.
The office has compiled Scholarship Listings and Sites so that current/potential students can easily understand and take advantage of what’s available for them. Call our office for more information!
Education and Training Events
- GI Bill 101
- USAF Military Tuition Assistance (MILTA) Briefing
- USAF DoD SkillBridge Program Brief
Useful Contacts
- Ed Center: 87educationcenter@us.af.mil
- PME Testing: 87fss.fsde.testing@us.af.mil
- Base Training: basetrng@us.af.mil
Formal Training: 87fssformaltraining@us.af.mil - WAPS Testing: 87FSS.Enlisted.Prom@us.af.mil
- Civilian Training: joseph.schaf@us.af.mil
Self Help Educational Resources
SharePoint – 87FSS > Education Center:
Link requires CAC Access
https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/87FSS/Education%20Center/SitePages/Home.aspx
Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC):
Link requires CAC Access
https://afvec.us.af.mil/afvec/public/welcome
TA Decide (Search School/Program accepts TA):
http://www.dodmou.com/TADECIDE/
College Navigator:
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
Post 9/11 GI Bill Transfer to Family member:
Link requires CAC Access
https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect
Apply for VA GI Bill (Veteran/Service Member/Family):
https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov
DoD Career Path DECIDE:
https://careerpathdecide.usalearning.gov/
KUDER Journey:
https://dantes.kuder.com
College Text Books:
www.bigwords.com
DoD SkillBridge:
https://skillbridge.osd.mil/
Degree Programs
Two-year degree programs are available throughthe Community College of the Air Force. Baccalaureate degree programs are offered through Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Southern Illinois University and Wilmington University. Graduate programs are available from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Wilmington University.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Campus Director: Grace Reese
Email: mcguire@erau.edu
609.723.1337
www.erau.edu/index.html
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Associate of Science Degree:
Aeronautics
Technical Management
Bachelor of Science Degree:
Aeronautics
Technical Management
Master of Aeronautical Science
Certificate – Aviation Maintenance Technology
Southern Illinois University
Site Advisor: Cheryl Butters
Email: cbutters@siu.edu
www.extendedcampus.siu.edu/index.html
609.723.4434
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday: By Appointment Only
Bachelor of Science Degree:
Workforce Education & Development
Wilmington University
Site Manager: Stefanie Sager-Carroll
Email: jbmdl@wilmu.edu
609.724.3188
www.wilmu.edu/jbmdl
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Bachelor of Science Degrees:
Business Management
Computer Network Security
Master of Science Information Systems Technology
Masters Administration of Justice
Masters Business Administration
CLEP and DSST
Exams are administered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
LEP and DSST examinations cover material taught in courses that most students take as requirements in the first two years of college. Many CLEP and DSST examinations are designed to correspond to one-semester courses; some, however, correspond to full-year or two-year courses. Unless stated otherwise in its description, an examination is intended to cover material in a one-semester course.
Thomas Edison State University is not responsible for the CLEP/DSST exams you take that do not fit into your institution’s degree plans.
Students are responsible for confirming that the CLEP/DSST exams they take are degree applicable.
When you arrive to take your CLEP or DSST exam, you will be required to produce the following items:
-CLEP registration Ticket (if applicable)
-Appropriate Identification
-DSST: 2 valid forms of photo/military ID
-CLEP: 1 valid form of photo/military ID
Remote Proctoring of Exams is available, if you choose.
CLEP: https://clep.collegeboard.org/about-remoteproctoring
DANTES Funds
One Attempt per Exam Title
Military Personnel (Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard)
Army – Marine Corps – Navy – Air Force – US Coast Guard – Army Reserve – Marine Corps Reserve – Navy Reserve – Air Force Reserve – Coast Guard Reserve – Army and Air National Guard
Spouses
Coast Guard (Active and Reserve)
Civilian Employees
Air Force (must test at on-base or U.S. fully funded test centers)
All Others
CLEP: $90 exam fee (paid on-line during registration) plus $20 administration fee (payable by check or money order at the time of testing)
Total $110
DSST: $100 exam fee plus $20 administration fee (payable by check or money order at the time of testing) Total $120
Prepare for exams. Retakes will not be funded.
Distance Learning Proctored Exams
Send an email to ntc.mcguire@tesu.edu
Subject line: Proctor Request
The body of the email requires specific DL Exam Information from your college/university for the Test Examiner; include primary and alternate test date.
Cost: $20 per exam
CCAF Applicable CLEP and DSST (DANTES) Exams
Communication (Written/Oral)
CLEP
College Composition (with essay)
College Composition Modular (without essay)
DSST
Principles of Advanced English Composition
Principles of Public Speaking (Offered ONLY Tuesdays at 1:00PM)
Mathematics
CLEP
College Mathematics
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
DSST
Fundamentals of College Algebra
Principles of Statistics
Math for Liberal Arts
Social Science
CLEP
American Government
Social Sciences and History
History of the US I: Early Colonization to 1877
History of the US II: 1865 to the Present
Human Growth and Development
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Introductory Psychology
Introductory Sociology
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present
DSST
A History of the Vietnam War
The Civil War and Reconstruction
General Anthropology
Introduction to Geography
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
History of the Soviet Union
Humanities
CLEP
Humanities
American Literature
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
French Language (Levels 1 and 2)
German Language (Levels 1 and 2)
Spanish Language (Levels 1 and 2)
Spanish with Writing (levels 1 and 2)
English Literature
DSST
Art of the Western World
Ethics in America
Introduction to World Religions
Natural Science
CLEP
Natural Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
DSST
Astronomy
Environmental Science
Introduction to Geology
Leadership Management
CLEP
Principles of Management
DSST
Organizational Behavior
Human Resource Management
Principles of Supervision
Other CLEP/DSST Exams Available
(may be applied to Technical or Program Elective)
Business and Technology
CLEP
Financial Accounting
Information Systems
Introductory Business Law
Principles of Marketing
DSST
Business Ethics and Society
Business Mathematics
Introduction to Business
Computing & Information Technology
Management Information Systems
Money and Banking
Personal Finance
Principles of Finance
Technical Writing
Ethics in Technology
Fundamentsl of Cybersecurity
Social Science
CLEP
Introduction to Educational Psychology
DSST
Criminal Justice
Foundations of Education
Fundamental of Counseling
Introduction to Law Enforcement
Substance Abuse
Physical Science
DSST
Health & Human Development
Preparing, Registering, and Scheduling Exams
To PREPARE to take a CLEP or DSST
Study!! Exam retakes are not funded.
Study materials provided at JBMDL Library, 2603 Tuskegee Airmen Ave
Additional online prep resources can be located at:
MWR’s Digital Library > Continuing Education > EBSCO Learning Express > Access
Modern States: www.ModernStates.org
CLEP: www.collegeboard.com/clep
DSST: www.getcollegecredit.com
To REGISTER to take a CLEP Exam
- Create an account on the CLEP Registration Portal:
https://clepportal.collegeboard.org
Be sure to update your account to reflect your military status (DANTES Funding) in My Account. - Register to take an exam through the portal. If payment is required (non-DANTES funded), pay $90 at the time of registration via the portal and present a $20 administration fee (check or money order only) when you report for testing.
- Print the CLEP Registration Ticket
- Remember to contact the NTC Testing Coordinator to schedule your exam via email as detailed below.
To SCHEDULE a CLEP or DSST Exam
Email ntc.mcguire@tesu.edu
Please enter “DSST” or “CLEP” in the subject line and also include your name, email, phone number, the date and time you wish to test, and the exam name.
Emails are only reviewed on examination days and a confirmation email will be sent once you are scheduled.
87 FSS/FSDE Military Testing Services
EPME, Language, WAPS & Various Ancillary Tests
Military Testing Service POC’s
Testing Services Room 301:
Mr. Richard Woods
Installation Test Manager / Test Control Officer (TCO)
609.754.2439 / DSN: 650-2439
Testing Services Room 206:
Ms. Corina Torres
Installation Test Control Officer (TCO)
609.754.2260 / DSN: 650-2260
Email Us:
All Tests Except WAPS:
87fss.fsde.testing@us.af.mil
WAPS Testing:
87FSS.Enlisted.Prom@us.af.mil
Room 301 Testing
EPME, DLPT, DLAB Test Requests
To order your test go to your AU SIS account: https://www.airuniversity.af.mil
Schedule tests in AFVEC Website via the AF Portal
www.my.af.mil
AFVEC is located under “Career & Training”
“My Education Record”
“Online Test Requests”
“Submit New Requests”
Select Primary and Alternate date/time
OPI, AFCT, and AFRAT Test Requests
Send email to 87fss.fsde.testing@us.af.mil
OPI – Must have need to schedule
AFCT and AFRAT for retraining only
ASVAB for Enlisted = AFCT
Testing Request Information
EPME, DLPT, and DLAB Test Requests will be processed in the order they are received by date/time in AFVEC
Testing Confirmation
You will receive a system generated email to your AF email address confirming your test appointment within 24 duty hours (3 duty days)
You must make sure your email address is current in AFVEC
AF Reserve & Air National Guard Testing Services
Test requests from AFRC and ANG members, please contact your local ANG and AFRC Test Centers for testing information and coordination.
JBMDL ANG Test Center POC’s:
vanessa.beaulieu@us.af.mil
lorraine.cuff.2.@us.af.mil
For 177th ANG to request testing with JBMDL ANG, vetting is required by their BETM – Vetting POC’s:
ava.buonacuore@us.af.mil
samantha.massey@us.af.mil
JBMDL AF Reserve Test Center Contact Info:
514fss.fsde@us.af.mil
609.754.4563
Room 206 Testing
WAPS Priority Feb-June Annually
Test Requests
- All tests require specific request forms and documentation before a test date can be requested/confirmed.
- Test availability can be found on the Military Testing SharePoint (CAC)
https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/87FSS/FSD/MilTest/SitePages/Home.aspx - Email test requests to 87fss.fsde.testing@us.af.mil
- Test requests are processed in the order they are received.
Test Frequency
- AFOQT, offered 1x a month
– IAW AFMAN 36-2664, Test Priority is Reserved for Active Duty Military @ JBMDL
– Usually booked 1-2 months out and limited number of seats! Plan accordingly. - TBAS, offered 2x a month
- EDPT, offered 1x a month
- TAPAS, based on TCO availability
- Manpower, offered 1x a month
- ATST, based on TCO availability
- OPI, refer to Room 301 Test Info
Cancellation / Rescheduling
This is an official military appointment. Report in uniform (UOD) with your military ID
To Cancel or Reschedule, notify Military Testing Services no later than 24 hours prior to test appointment via email at 87fss.fsde.testing@us.af.mil
Room 206 Cancellations with less than 24 hour notification may require a unit/CC MFR to reschedule
Military SharePoint Resource Links
Military Testing SharePoint (CAC)
https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/87FSS/FSD/MilTest/SitePages/Home.aspx
New Jersey Defense Manufacturing Community Consortium (NJDMCC)
Pathway Into Manufacturing Careers
Offering training opportunities to veterans and their family members
Supporting service members, veterans & family members on their path into civilian employment through upskilling and placement support. This group of individuals now has access to these nationally recognized professional development and certification programs. Three certifications are available to veterans and their families.
All Training Costs Are Covered by the Oldcc. The Participating Veterans or Their Family Members Can Take Advantage of This Program at No Cost.
NJMEP partnered with The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) to deliver these nationally recognized credentialing programs.
Using this trusted certification body, all participants and their future employers can be confident the education delivered will be effective and relevant to the requirements in a manufacturing operation.
Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
Foundational Level
Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
Mid-Level (CLA is a pre-requisite for CLT)
Course Material
Certified Production Technician (CPT)
MSSC Full Certified
Content Overview
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)
America’s leader in training and certifying foundational technical competencies for frontline technicians.