Columbus AFB Education Center
DSN 742-2562
Commercial: (662)434-2562
Email: edcenter@us.af.mil
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Welcome to the Columbus AFB Education Center. We provide educational testing services as well as degree programs through three partnership colleges. Also be sure to visit the Air Force Virtual Education Center for more information.
The Educational Center at Columbus Air Force Base is located at 81 5th Street, Suite 2. The Education Center offers education advisement and testing services. Local colleges offer two and four year undergraduate and graduate programs. Call the Columbus Air Force Base Education Center for more information about specific programs at 434-2562.
Military Testing
The Military Testing office is located at 37 Harris Street in the Community Commons (bldg 715, room 128). Tests such as CDC, PME, DLPT, OPT, DLAB, AFCT, ACT, TBAS/TAPAS, HAZMAT, FAA as well as others are offered. Testing times are Mondays at 0800 and Thursdays at 1300. Email 14fss.waps@us.af.mil of call 434-2563 for more information on testing services.
East Mississippi Community College
Degree Programs Offered at Columbus AFB:
- AA in General Studies
- General Education Courses to meet CCAF Degree Requirements
- Columbus AFB Award
- CCAF Graduates Offered One 3 Hour Course Tuition Free
- Must Complete EMCC Scholarship Application to Use Award
- International Student Pilot Spouse “Listening Program”
Contact:
Columbus AFB Extension Director
(662)434-2660/2559
Bldg. 916, Suite 14
Degree Programs Offered at Columbus AFB:
- BA in Business Administration with emphasis in Management or Technology Management
- BA in Criminal Justice (additional specializations available: Homeland Security & Criminalistics)
- BA in Psychology
SLU offers CLEP and DSST testing and accepts up to 39 credit hours.
Contact:
Columbus Center Director
(662)434-8844
Bldg. 926, Room 120
National Test Center / Saint Leo University
Administers all CLEP and DSST Exams
- First Exam free for Military Personnel and DoD Civilians
- Retests on Self-Pay Basis Plus $25 Test Admin Fee
- All Others Pay Test Fees Plus $25 Test Admin Fee
- DL College Exams – Must Pay $25 Test Admin Fee
- Debit or Credit Card Payment Only
Military Personnel and DoD Civilians Must Obtain Test Voucher Online, Then Call (662)434-8844 to Schedule Testing Date/Time
- For CLEP, go to http://clep.collegeboard.org and follow the directions for CLEP for Test Takers. Be sure to select Saint Leo University at CAFB as your test site.
- For DSST/Dantes, go to http://getcollegecredit.com.
When you have completed the sign-up for the exam, contact Saint Leo University at 434-8844 to schedule your exam. Exams are 2 hours long and can be taken between the hours of 0900 and 1400.
On test day:
- Students must have 2 forms of ID. One must be a photo ID with a signature, like a driver’s license. The second ID for military personnel must be their military ID in order to waive fees. Civilians may present a second ID with either a photo or signature.
- Civilian students must pay a fee to CLEP/DSST for the exam by credit card, check or money order and a separate $25 administrative fee to Saint Leo University by debit or credit card.
- Do not bring food, beverages, writing utensils, cell phones, pagers, PDAs, listening devices, calculators, photograph/copy devices, alarm/calculator watches, transmitting/receiving devices, or any electronic devices, etc. Any personal items must be stored in a designated area.
- Appropriate behavior is essential in order to maintain a secure testing environment.
Contact:
Columbus Center Director
(662)434-8844
Bldg. 926, Room 120