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Air Force Education Center

The Education Center at Laughlin Air Force Base is dedicated to helping our military community and their families achieve their personal and professional development goals. Our center offers a variety of educational, training, and testing programs to assist individuals in their pursuit of knowledge and skill-building. Whether you need information about colleges and universities, tuition assistance, or military testing services, our knowledgeable staff is available to provide guidance and support. We strive to create an environment that fosters lifelong learning and skill-building, empowering individuals to pursue their career aspirations and personal goals. Come visit the Education Center at Laughlin Air Force Base and take the first step towards achieving your educational and professional aspirations.

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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

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Degree Programs

Community College of the Air Force
Two-year degree programs are available through the Community College of the Air Force.
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Park University
Baccalaureate degree programs are offered through Park University.
Campus Director: Janice Teeter
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Phone: 816.294.8924

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Laughlin Air Force Base

National Test Center

Offering CLEP/DSST (DANTES) exams operated, administered, & scheduled by Park University.

Testing Coordinator

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

DSST: https://www.prometric.com/test-takers/ search/dante

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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Print the CLEP Registration Ticket
4. Remember to contact the NTC Testing Coordinator to schedule your exam via email as detailed below.
To SCHEDULE a CLEP or DSST Exam
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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.

Military Testing Services

Test Control Officer

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.

AFCT (ARMED FORCES CLASSIFICATION TEST – ASVAB equivalent for active-duty)

Day(s)/Time: TBA

Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr

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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.

AFOQT (AF OFFICER QUALIFYING TEST)

Day(s)/Time: Please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for updated testing sessions

Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr

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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.

CDC (CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSE)

Day(s)/Time: Coordinated with UTM & TCO.

Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr

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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.

DLPT (DEFENSE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST)

Day(s)/Time: TBA

Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr

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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).

DLAB (DEFENSE LANGUAGE APTITUDE BATTERY)

Day(s)/Time: TBA

Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr

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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.

EDPT (ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING TEST)

Day(s)/Time: TBA

Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr

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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.

OPI (ORAL PROFICIENCY INTERVIEW)

Day(s)/Time: By appt (Must be requested at least 6 weeks prior to FLPB expiration)

Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr

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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.

WAPS (WEIGHTED AIRMEN PROMOTION SYSTEM)

Day(s)/Time: Scheduled through WAPS Montitor prior to test cycle

Location: Laughlin Ed Ctr

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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, Laughlin AFB, TX 78843
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri
8 am - 4 pm
3rd Wed of the month
Closed for training
Sat - Sun
Closed
Family Days & Holidays
Closed
(830) 298-5520

Further your education

Air Force Education Center