Resources

The Air Force currently pays 100 percent of tuition, up to $250 per semester hour and $166 quarter hour ($4,500 annually), in off-duty courses with accredited schools who have signed the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding in pursuit of approved degree programs.

• Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC)

• Directions for obtaining an evaluated degree plan

• TA Decide - List of schools who have signed the DoD MOU

• Career Path Decide - tool for exploring education programs 

• Career Interest Inventories

  • My Next Move - O*Net Interest Profiler

  • Kuder Journey

The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences. 

Starting 1 October 2021, only DoD approved Skillbridge programs will be approved. Please see the DoD link below to search for DoD approved Skillbridge programs. 

• Department of Defense Skillbridge Program (DoD approved Skillbridge Providers)

• DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Programs

• Quick Overview DAFGM to DAFI 36-3003

• Sample Skillbridge Training Plan

• Information for Airmen Separating with Skillbridge

• Skillbridge Program Information and Steps

• Skillbridge Process (AFVEC) Sample

Air University (AU), headquartered at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, is a major component of Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and is the lead agent for Air Force education. AU provides the full spectrum of Air Force education, encompassing precommissioning programs for new officers; graduate programs in specialized military disciplines; progressive, career-long professional military development for officer, enlisted, and civilian Airmen; and specialized programs for US cabinet appointees, senior executive service (SES) civilians, and general officers.

• Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

  • How to order a CCAF transcript

  • Access CCAF unofficial transcripts or view degree audit

• Air University Associate-to-baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC)

• Air Force COOL (credentialing, certifications, and licenses)

  • AF COOL handbook  - March 2024

  • DODI 1322.33_DAFI 36-2683, DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE VOLUNTARY CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS (March 2024)

  • Vendor registration directions for prep courses

  • Free credentialing prep courses (AF Percipio)

  • Digital University (free prep courses)

• General Education Mobile (GEM)

• Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC) courses

VA benefits are subject to legislative changes. Please visit the VA website, www.va.gov, or contact the VA directly at 888-GIBill-1 for the most current information. 

• VA Education Benefits

• GI Bill Comparison Tool

• VA approved programs CONUS and OCONUS

• Transferring GI Bill to Eligible Dependents

  • MilConnect Website to initiate transfer process

CLEP and DSST exams allow you to earn college credit for content you may already know by taking college level examinations. CLEP and DSST exams are funded 100% by DANTES and Service Members can take the first CLEP or DSST exam for free. CLEP and DSST exams can be applied towards your CCAF, DLI, and/or bachelor degree programs.

• Fort Eisenhower CLEP/DSST packet

• Order a CLEP/DSST transcript

• CLEP/DSST study resources

  • EBSCO Learning Express Test Prep (study guides for CLEP, DSST, SAT, ACT, GRE, AFOQT, and more...)

  • EBSCO Learning Express App

  • Modernstates.org (free CLEP testing vouchers available to family members as well)

  • Woodworth Library on Fort Eisenhower (hard copy and digital study guides available)

Links to some of the most common Air Force Commissioning Programs. Commissioning information subject to annual changes.

• AFOQT AF approved study materials

• DAFMAN 36-2664 - governs AFOQT scoring and testing policies 

• ROTC Commissioning Programs - DAFMAN 36-2032

• Officer Training School (OTS)

• Enlisted to Funded Legal Education Program (E-FLEP)

• Uniformed Services University (USUHS) - several medical commissioning programs

• Air Force Medical Service Knowledge Exchange (up to date information on most medical commissioning programs such as Army Baylor DPT, PhD Clinical Psychology, IPAP, and more) - must request access

• Defense Language Institute

  • Application for graduation

  • DLI Transcript request form

  • DLPT Transcript request form

  • DLI Bachelor of Arts FAQ's

• Joint Service Transcript (only available if you attended non-AF Tech school training such as the Joint Cyber Awareness Course (JCAC) or served in a sister service - log in with CAC.)

• Order AP transcript

• List of ACE Evaluated courses with recommended credit for National Cryptologic School (NCS) classes 

• Cyber degree programs that meet NSA CAE-C requirements

• Directions for how to order a NCS transcript

• My Career Advancement Account Scholarship Program (MYCAA) - Military Spouse Scholarship

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Scholarship List

• Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

  • DANTES Academic Skills Training - improve your GT scores or prep for college placement testing