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Eglin AFB

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  • Air Force

    Education Services

    502 West D Avenue

    BLDG 251

    Eglin AFB, FL 32542

    COMM phone number for Eglin AFB Education Services

    850-882-6258

    DSN phone number for Eglin AFB Education Services

    312-872-8141

    WEBSITEWebsite: www.eglin.af.mil/
    Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.| 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closed on Weekends, Federal Holidays, and AFMC Family Days
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+502+West+D+Avenue,+BLDG+251,+Eglin+AFB+FL+32542

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College/Technical Training Overview

If you’ve ever considered taking your education a step further, you should look to your installation for more information and assistance. They can help you decide if receiving an advanced degree is right for you, tell you which local colleges and classes are offered and find out if you’re eligible for tuition assistance. The Voluntary Education Center, or Installation Education Center, is available to help you put together a plan to advance your education.

Military spouses can also choose to engage with an education and career coach through the DoD’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, or SECO.  These coaches can assist them in exploring multiple tools, resources and information to reach their educational goals.  To contact a career coach call 800-342-9647 or visit https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil.

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Eglin's Education Center offers a variety of on-base programs from adult basic education through Master's degree programs.

The Education Center staff provides counseling services on military academic planning, Community College of the Air Force, Tuition Assistance (TA), commissioning programs, Air Force Institute of Technology, High School diploma or equivalency certificate, military correspondence courses, vocational training, Veteran's educational benefits, and testing and professional military education.

Professional guidance counselors are available for both active duty (all services) and dependents on a walk-in basis. For more information call at 850-882-8141 or email at 96fss.eglineducationoffice @us.af.mil

Hours of Operation

Mon-Wed: 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.

CCAF: The Airman's College

The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) educates Airmen for life. As an enlisted member, you're already automatically enrolled in the CCAF. Your Air Force education and training counts towards your degree! Contact the Eglin Education Office for assistance with completing your Associates Degree in Applied Science. Fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace.

 

Local School Options on Installation

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University -- Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • University of Maryland Global Campus -- Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Local School Options off Installation

  • Troy University, Regional Fort Walton Beach campus
  • University of West Florida, FWB Campus
  • Northwest Florida State College, Niceville Campus
  • University of Florida Research & Engineering Education Facility (UF REEF), Shalimar
  • University of Arkansas, Hurlburt Field Campus
  • Florida State University, Panama City campus

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