College/Technical Training

College partners support the Education Center at the post-secondary level. These institutions provide associates through graduate level academic programs in both traditional and nontraditional modes. Classes are offered on Fort Drum in Watertown, and are available online.

Partners include:

Jefferson Community College (JCC): JCC is a two-year community college located in Watertown. JCC offers 17 A.A.S. career curricula, 22 transfer A.A. or A.S. curricula and 9 certificate programs. Basic in-state tuition: $179.00/credit hour. Offices are located on Fort Drum and in Watertown. Additionally, through Jefferson's Higher Education Center initiative, the College has partnered with several four-year institutions to provide opportunities for community members to earn bachelor's and master's degrees locally.

SUNY Empire State College: SUNY Empire State offers programs from a non-traditional approach with degrees ranging from associate through master's. Offices are located on Fort Drum and in Watertown. The Fort Drum office includes 3 mentor-advisors.

Columbia College of Missouri - Fort Drum: Columbia College, Fort Drum, offers online and in-seat programs at the associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree level. Classes are offered in six eight-week sessions per year. Columbia offers a Spouses’ Opportunity Grant, allowing military spouses to take their first Columbia class tuition-free, and a Military Family Member’s Opportunity Grant, allowing military dependents to take their first in-seat class with Columbia tuition-free. In addition, Columbia offers a spouses’ tuition discount of 20 percent off regular in-seat tuition for the duration of the degree. Columbia College offers classes and provides 2 advisers at their campus in the Fort Drum Education Center.

University of Maryland University College - Fort Drum: University of Maryland University College offers online programs at the associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree levels. In addition to online courses, UMUC offers undergraduate hybrid courses in the evenings at the Fort Drum Education Center. UMUC has 3 college representatives available at the Education Center to assist all students with their educational goals.

The Fort Drum Army Education Center provides educational opportunities and counseling for Soldiers, adult family members, veterans, and DoD civilians. The Education Center is co-located with the McEwen Library, 4300 Camp Hale Road. The Center provides traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities and counseling services.

Testing

Army Personnel Testing (APT) - The Education Center provides several Army personnel tests geared at determining language aptitude and proficiency, skills assessment, and fitness for military schooling. A list of APTs and sample registration forms are on the Education Center website at: https://home.army.mil/drum/index.php/about/Garrison/directorate-human-resources/ACES

National Test Center (NTC) - The National Test Center provides a plethora of testing services including College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES Standardized Subject Testing (DSST), Pearson VUE exams, professional licensure and certification exams, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) tests, and proctored exams. The NTC is run by University of Maryland Global Campus, for more information please contact Shari Smith at Shari.Smith@umgc.edu

Counseling Services

Army education counselors provide education counseling services to Soldiers, family members, veterans, and DoD civilians pursuing academic, vocational, and professional development opportunities. Counselors assist with reviewing degree and academic institution options, as well as identifying national certification and licensure opportunities. Counselors assist clients with exploring and utilizing funding options using Army Tuition Assistance (TA), Army Credentialing Assistance (CA), Department of Veteran Affairs GI Bill benefits, and other funding options including federal financial aid and scholarships.  All TA and CA funding requests are submitted through the ArmyIgnitED portal: https://armyignited.army.mil.

Military Family members stationed in New York are eligible for in-state tuition and may qualify for the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Additional federal aid and scholarships may be available. Army Emergency Relief also provides education scholarships to spouses and children of Service members. Visit the AER website for information about AER scholarships.

Other services provided in the education center include the Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP). BSEP is an on-duty, instructor-facilitated program designed to help Soldiers increase their GT score. Additionally, there is a Counselor Support Facility (CSF) in the education center. The CSF can assist Soldiers with their ArmyIgnitED account, requesting their Joint Services Transcript, and provides general information on financial aid and other education-oriented reference websites. The CSF also has computers available for training.

Additional information can be obtained on the Education Center webpage or by calling the Education Center at 315-772-6878 or DSN 312-772-6878.

College Partners

College partners support the Education Center at the post-secondary level. These institutions provide associates through graduate level academic programs in both traditional and nontraditional modes.

Jefferson Community College (JCC): JCC is a two-year community college located in Watertown. JCC offers 40+ degrees and certificates.  Their offices are located on Fort Drum and in Watertown. Additionally, through Jefferson's Higher Education Center initiative, the College has partnered with several four-year institutions to provide opportunities for community members to earn bachelor's and master's degrees locally.

: University of Maryland Global Campus offers online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree levels. In addition to online courses, UMGC offers undergraduate hybrid courses in the evenings at the Fort Drum Education Center. UMGC has 3 college representatives available at the Education Center to assist all students with their educational goals.

Adult Education

Jefferson-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)

Adult and Continuing Education programs are offered by Jefferson-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). Programs and courses include Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) personal enrichment, literacy improvement, skills training, re-training opportunities, and continuing education. Daytime career and technical programs are available to area high school students and adults.

Technical Programs -- Available technical programs prepare students for careers in cosmetology, business, welding, mechanics, building trades, service-related employment, fashion design, medical services, nursing, electronics, forestry, computer assisted design/drafting, visual communications, and many others.

Personal Enrichment -- Course areas include Computer Studies, Creative Arts, Criminal Justice, Dog Obedience, Enhanced Skills for the Workplace, Fitness, Health Education, Language Arts, Personal Finance, and Trade and Industry.

Call 315-779-7000 for additional information.

Literacy of Northern New York (LNNY)

LNNY, in conjunction with the Family Resource Center, offers English as a Second Language classes.  Classes are free and open to Soldiers and Families. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Grammar and Writing classes are designed to meet the needs of all English Language Learners. ESL also provides cultural adaptation and a social outlet for foreign born residents to meet others who share their native language and heritage.  Adult education programs are also offered at LNNY. Programs include individuals tutoring, basic reading and math, English as a Second Language (ESL), computer skills, and English pronunciation.

Call 315-782-4270.

Adult Education

Jefferson-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)

Adult and Continuing Education programs are offered by Jefferson-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). Programs and courses include Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) personal enrichment, literacy improvement, skills training, re-training opportunities, and continuing education. Daytime career and technical programs are available to area high school students and adults.  

Technical Programs -- Available technical programs prepare students for careers in cosmetology, business, welding, mechanics, building trades, service-related employment, fashion design, medical services, nursing, electronics, forestry, computer assisted design/drafting, visual communications and many others.

Personal Enrichment -- Course areas include Computer Studies, Creative Arts, Criminal Justice, Dog Obedience, Enhanced Skills for the Workplace, Fitness, Health Education, Language Arts, Personal Finance, and Trade and Industry.

Call 315-779-7000 for additional information.

English as a Second Language (ESL) LNNY in conjunction with ACS offers three levels of English classes at ACS. Classes are free and open to Soldiers and Families. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Grammar and Writing classes are designed to meet the needs of all English Language Learners. ESL also provides cultural adaptation and a social outlet for foreign born residents to meet others who share their native language and heritage.

Literacy of Northern New York (LNNY)

Adult education programs are offered by Literacy of Northern New York (LNNY). Programs include individuals tutoring, basic reading and math, English as a Second Language (ESL), Citizenship Preparations, computer skills, and English pronunciation.

Call 315-782-4270.