College/Technical Training

Several colleges and universities offer an array of degrees including Associates, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Adminstration, Master of Science and Master of Arts. Recently added programs also provide undergraduate and graduate degrees in Aviations.

The following colleges and universities have representatives available at the Education Center:

Fees vary for each institution and are listed below:

• Cochise College online classes are $78.00 per credit and classroom classes are $52.00 per credit.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University undergraduate classes are $255.00 per credit, graduate classes are $355.00 per credit.
• Wayland Baptist University undergraduate classes are $130 to $150 per credit.

The Fort Huachuca Education Center, telephone 520-533-3010 or 520-533-2255, is committed to assisting Soldiers and family members in furthering their civilian education and providing lifelong learning opportunities in support of the Army's recruitment, training, and retention of a skilled workforce.

Testing and study materials are available for the following, CLEP, DANTES, DLAB, DLPT, DSST, ACT, SAT, and GT improvement classes.

GED classes are available at no cost through Cochise college, for more information call 520-533-2391.

The Education Center strives to promote transition, education, training programs and services in support of the mission; provide a diverse, trained workforce; ensure programs through effective partnerships; provide a comprehensive library in support of the Intelligence training mission; provide transition services to Fort Huachuca personnel in a caring, organized, and disciplined manner; and ensure availability of necessary resources.

Tuition Assistance

Active Duty Army, Army Reserves on Active Duty Status, Army National Guard on Active Duty Soldiers are eligible for Tuition Assistance (TA). The Education Center counselors are available to assist for Tuition Assistance (TA).

The Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program (SSEAP) is a need-based education assistance program designed to provide spouses of active duty and retired Army Soldiers, and widows(ers) of Army Soldiers who died either on active duty or in a retired status, and residing in the United States, with financial assistance in pursuing educational goals. The purpose of the program is to assist spouses/widows(ers) in gaining the education required to allow them to qualify for increased occupational opportunities.

The MG James Ursano Scholarship Program is for dependent children of Soldiers on federal active duty, retired, or deceased while in active or retired status.