Air Force Education Center

Schedule with the Education Office


Programs
Programs at the Educations Training Center include:
- College Classes
- Academic Advising
- Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
- Counseling
- Air Force Commissioning Advisement
- Kuder Career Guidance Tools
- Career Path Decide
- USAF/Military Tuition Assistance Guidance
- Higher Education Transition Assistance Program
- (TAP) Counseling
- Base Training
- Civilian Training Development
- Formal Training
- Testing: WAPS / CDC / DLPT / DLAB / CLEP / DSST / AFCT / AFOQT / EDPT / OPI


Useful Contacts
- Education Center:
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Self Help Educational Resources
View Resources:
Link requires CAC Access
https://afvec.us.af.mil/afvec/public/welcome
Link requires CAC Access
https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect
Degree Programs
Community College of the Air Force
Two-year degree programs are available through the Community College of the Air Force.
Park University
Baccalaureate degree programs are offered through Park University.
Campus Director: Janice Teeter
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Phone: 816.294.8924
Laughlin Air Force Base
National Test Center
Offering CLEP/DSST (DANTES) exams operated, administered, & scheduled by Park University.


CLEP and DSST
CLEP 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.
Park 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)
Civilian Employees
Using Civilian Tuition Assistance
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.
Preparing, Registering, & Scheduling Exams
Prepare to take a CLEP or DSST
Study!! Exam retakes are not funded. Study materials provided at Laughlin Library.
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.
- Create an account on the CLEP Registration Portal:
To SCHEDULE a CLEP or DSST Exam
Email:
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Military Testing Services
Military Testing
All testing sessions provided by Laughlin Testing Office are "official military testing."
- Candidates must show up in UOD. Business attire for civilian members.
- Must bring CAC. Civilian members without CAC need to bring 2 photo IDs.
- No food, drinks, phones, or other personal items in the testing rooms.
Day(s)/Time: TBA
Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr
E-Mail:
Duration of Testing Session: 4 hours
Results: Provided after the session on the same day.
Notes: Multi-part test used by the active duty military to identify an individual's aptitudes and areas of greatest career potential. It is a test of ability and an indication of academic readiness to pursue a particular career choice.
Day(s)/Time: Please e-mail
Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr
E-Mail:
Duration of Testing Session: Approximately 5 hours
Results: Members can get scores in approximately 6 wks on the website (usually 10-15 days): http://www.afmilpers.us.af.mil/AFOQTSNet40/DODBanner.aspx
Notes: Standardized test that measures verbal and mathematical aptitude (similar to the SAT and ACT) as well as additional aptitudes relevant to specific career fields. Must have letter signed by commander for entrance or registration.
Day(s)/Time: Coordinated with UTM & TCO.
Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr
E-Mail:
Duration of Testing Session: CDC‐3 hours
Results: Members can obtain results via myLearningwebsite (https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/) upon test completion on the same day.
Notes: CDC (Career Development Course) end of course test for those who need 5‐7 level upgrades. Bring test letter from UTM or supervisor to test.
Day(s)/Time: TBA
Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr
E-Mail:
Duration of Testing Session: 3 hours for listening & 3 hours for reading
Results: Scores are available after both sessions are completed.
Notes: Designed to assess the general language proficiency in reading and listening. Must be registered in an official military language program (i.e. LEAP).
Day(s)/Time: TBA
Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr
E-Mail:
Duration of Testing Session: 90 minutes
Results: Scores provided immediately after the session.
Notes: Given to individuals to judge their ability on learning a foreign language.
Day(s)/Time: TBA
Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr
E-Mail:
Duration of Testing Session: 90 minutes
Results: Hard copy report provided upon test completion.
Notes: Used to evaluate one's basic ability to learn a military job which involves computer programming or working with electronic data processing equipment.
Day(s)/Time: By appt (Must be requested at least 6 weeks prior to FLPB expiration)
Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr
E-Mail:
Duration of Testing Session: Approximately 1 hour
Results: No results provided by Ed Ctr. DMDC adds achievements to member’s records once evaluated.
Notes: Conducted for Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB) qualification or to satisfy a mandatory requirement.
Day(s)/Time: Scheduled through WAPS Montitor prior to test cycle
Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr
E-Mail:
Duration of Testing Session: SKT and PFE – 2 hours each (Approximately 4 hour and 30 minutes total).
Notes: Must be in uniform. No late admissions allowed.
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Education & Training Center
201 Mitchell Blvd | Bldg 221
Laughlin Air Force Base TX 78843 US
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Education & Training Center
201 Mitchell Blvd, Laughlin AFB, TX 78843Hours of Operation
- Mon - Fri8 am - 4 pm
- 3rd Wed of the monthClosed for training
- Sat - SunClosed
- Family Days & HolidaysClosed