Education and Training Center

The Education and Training Center is in a modern facility complemented by a professional staff committed to guiding military members, family members and civilian employees into academic areas, vocational-technical and special interest courses, college undergraduate or graduate degree programs, counseling and testing services and military/civilian training. On-base educational and training opportunities prepare people for the future, encouraging them to learn and be leaders within their chosen career fields.

Professional educational counseling services are available to ensure that each student's preparation is relevant to the needs of the military, government and industry. The center maintains active contact with several internal and external government agencies, colleges and universities to provide resources and support for the wide range of programs represented on base. Counselors provide assistance to airmen preparing for commissioning programs (such as the Air Force Academy, the Airmen Educational and Commissioning Program, Officer Training School and AFROTC), professional military education and the Air Force Institute of Technology.

Extensive testing services allow people to earn college credit, gain college admission, attain professional certification and determine interests and aptitudes. Hundreds of standardized tests have been designed by the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Educational Support (DANTES) and Excelsior College Examination Program. These tests are available to measure the college- level knowledge and competence a person has gained through work experience or independent reading and study from college and university course examinations. Unless otherwise noted, the examinations are given free of charge to active duty military, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard personnel.

People may pursue undergraduate degree programs through on-base universities located in the Education and Training Center. The on-base degree programs are equal in quality and content to programs offered on resident campuses. Active duty military members and DoD civilians may qualify for tuition assistance funding, whereby 100 percent and 75 percent, respectively, of tuition costs are paid, subject to the availability of funds and other conditions. Veterans Administration funding, GI Bill, Pell Grant and loan information may be obtained at the center.

The education center is located in Building 1240, and may be reached at (406) 731-3531, DSN 632-3531, or e-mail at 341mss.dpe@malmstrom.af.mil. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closing Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.