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Offutt AFB Education Services

Upcoming Events:

2012 Back-to-School Event - view flyer
On February 7, the Base Library and Education Center are hosting the 2012 Back-to-School event from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Whether you are currently taking college courses, thinking about going back to school, looking for financial/tutoring resources, or need first-hand information from the VA on the GI Bill, etc, this event is for you. The event is designed to be informative, practical and available to everyone free of charge! For additional information, please call The Education Center at 294-5716/Base Library, 294-7506. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ongoing Programs:

SOS Attendance Policy Error on AU Website
AU posted the following items in error to its website: First error established SOS eligibility beginning at more than 5 years TAFCS. The second error stated, completion of SOS DL renders an officer ineligible to attend in residence. AU's website has been updated with the correct information. This notice is provided to help quell any further rumors.

Tuition Assistance Policy Change
Effective November 1, advance issuance of TA for Air Force personnel on active duty will be changed from 60 days to 30 days prior to the class start date. TA requests submitted prior to November 1 for classes that were more than 30 days in advance will be unchanged.

PDG Flip Book
Visit http://pdg.af.edu/Flip_Book/book.swf for direct access to the Enlisted Promotion Reference Catalog, PDG interactive exercises, PDG Mp3 audio flies, and PDG Military Knowledge and Testing System (MKTS) Survey data to assist Airmen preparing for promotion testing or professional growt

Health Professional Scholarships for Active Duty Officers & Cadets
Applications are now being accepted for Active Duty Officers and Cadets to compete for scholarships into an accredited Master of Physician Assistant Program (MPAS), beginning in FY2012. Interested individuals should visit the AFPC/DPAMW website (https://kx.afms.mil/afbsceducation) for details.  You can also contact AFPC/DPAMW by e-mail: afpc.dpamw@us.af.mil or call DSN 665-2775, Commercial 210-565-2775. 

FY-12 OTS Board Dates
Here is the projected schedule for OTS board dates and application cut-offs provided AF Recruiting Service:

Board #           Cutoff Date                       Board Date                               Estimate Release
12-02                March 1, 2012                April 16, 2012                           May 23, 2012
12-03                June 21, 2012                August 13, 2012                      September 5, 2012 (Rated)

Contact the Education Center (294-5716) to attend the monthly Commissioning Forum or schedule an appointment with a counselor for application details.  Applications are due to the Education Center 30 days prior to Recruiting Service’s Cutoff Date.

Post 911 GI Bill Overview
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. Veterans must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Approved training under the Post-9/11 GI Bill includes graduate and undergraduate degrees, and vocational/technical training. The Post-9/11 GI Bill will pay your tuition based upon the highest in-state tuition charged by a public educational institution in the state where the school is located. The Post-9/11 GI Bill also offers some service members the opportunity to transfer their 911 GI Bill to dependents. (for additional details, see the VA website: www.gibill.va.gov or contact the Education Center, 294-5716.)

LEAP (Language Enable Airman Program)
LEAP is a new program to increase foreign language capability of Airmen. The objective of the program is to develop cross-culturally competent leaders across Air Force specialties that will have working level foreign language proficiency. The long-range goal is to have a core group of leaders with the skills to communicate in one or more of the languages listed on the Air Force Strategic Language List to meet global mission requirements . Currently the program is only open to officers, primarily with less than 7 years of service. However, the program is projected to open to enlisted personnel in approximately 18 months. For more details, see the following weblink and office of primary responsibility (OPR) contact information: http://www.culture.af.edu/leap/ ; OPR: the Air Force Culture and Language Center, Maxwell AFB, DSN 493-1052/9021

Free Online Tutoring - visit site
The Defense Department has launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families. The site offers round-the-clock professional tutors who can assist with homework, studying, test preparation, resume writing and more. Active-duty servicemembers, National Guard and reserve personnel on active duty in a deployed status, Defense Department civilians in a deployed status and their dependents are eligible to participate. Along with test preparation, the site is open to students of any age – from kindergartners to high school seniors – for one-on-one help in math, science, social studies and English.

Further Your Education! - view flyer
ACC permanent DoD civilians assigned to 55th Wing units are now authorized to receive 75% of costs, not to exceed $187.50 per semester hour ($166.76 per quarter hour), to take job related courses that enhance the mission. Contact the Education Center for more information on eligibility and application guidelines. AAFES (294-9501), AFWA (232-2750), and USSTRATCOM (294-8543) have similar programs for their civilian employees; contact the provided numbers.

Building D Friday Closures
Building D has gone green! Education & Training is be closed every other Friday, and closing at 4 p.m. every other Thursday. New Customer Service hours: 0700 – 1700 Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1600 every other Thursday. Weekend classes will be conducted as usual. Operating hours may vary by school within the 0700 - 1700 window.

USAFE Driver’s License Test
 Education & Training Services provides testing. Open to all Air Force members PCSing to Spangdahlem or Ramstein Air Bases.

Formal Training
Formal Training has moved to bldg "D", as part of Education & Training Services. The new number is 294-9975.

Earn College Credit for Free
DANTES examination credits can be used to complete a CCAF and other undergraduate degrees. Exams are FREE to military members!

FAA Maintenance Testing
Offutt Education Services is now an FAA Testing Facility. Members holding aircraft maintenance AFSC (2AXXX) are eligible to participate in the Air Force A&P Certification Program. Benefits include 30 semester hours of collegiate credit via CCAF, professional & personal development, and civilian employment opportunities.

Free Intro to Culture CCAF course

Introduction to Culture (ITC) Course:
The Introduction To Culture (ITC) Course is an online, self-paced course which fulfills three resident hours of either Social Science or Program Elective credit required for the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree programs. Enrollment for the Spring 2012 ITC session will begin in early February and seating will be limited to 800 students. See http://culture.af.mil/culture_introcultureclass.html for more information, or contact Education, 294-5716.

Peterson's Online Academic Skills Course
DANTES and Peterson's are offering a free interactive, self-pace online program to help individuals build math and verbal skills, pass exams, or continue their education. This program is opened to military and family members; see the following websites for access and details: http://www.petersons.com/dantes or http://militaryonesource.com, or contact the Education Center, 294-9967.

Except where noted, contact 294-5716 for more information.

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