College/Technical Training

On-post college classes from seven universities: Columbia College, Central Texas College, Drury University, Lincoln University, Park University, Webster University, OTC Waynesville Center, and Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Education Services (Truman Education Center): 573-596-0172

Provide adult and continuing education services to Soldiers, adult family members, Department of the Army Civilians and retired personnel.  We achieve this by providing professional development programs, such as on-post college and university courses, counseling and testing, basic skills courses as well as, assisting transitioning service members with acquiring internships through the Career Skills Program.

The Truman Education Center is located in building 499 (4904 Constitution Ave.)

• Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday office hours are noon to 5 p.m.
• Thursday office training hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon
• Contact us at 573-596-0172

Our goal is to provide adult and continuing education services to Soldiers, adult family members, Department of the Army Civilians and retired personnel. We achieve this by providing professional development programs, such as on-post college and university courses, counseling and testing, basic skills courses as well as, assisting transitioning service members with acquiring internships through the Career Skills Program.

Services offered:

• Tuition Assistance
• Academic Counseling
• Basic Skills Education Program
• GI Bill Education Assistance
• Joint Services Transcripts
• CLEP/DANTES
• MyCA
• Testing

USEFUL LINKS

• https://www.goarmyed.com
• http://www.dantes.doded.mil/
• Joint Services Transcript:   https://jst.doded.mil/
• Veterans Affairs Education Page (GI BILL):   http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
• GoArmyEd Helpdesk:  800-817-9990

Bruce C. Clarke Library is available on post to provide both recreational and educational references to support off and on-duty educational needs.

The Truman Education Center, located in Building 732, offers a number of educational opportunities for the community, including college classes, testing services, on-duty classes, computer-based instruction, educational counseling and professional learning center services. Services offered include:

Counseling -- Professional guidance counselors are available to inform each Soldier, family member, or civilian of opportunities to achieve educational/career goals and to advise them on best courses of action.

Learning Resource Center -- Provides computer resources and Internet access. Students can take advantage of self-paced study and distance  learning opportunities, partial MOS and research material.

Testing -- Offers tests for non-traditional credit leading to promotion points or college placement. We also offer specialized tests. Most tests are given to military personnel free of charge.

Tuition Assistance (TA) -- Helps defray tuition costs for active duty Soldiers attending off-duty courses leading to a diploma, certificate, or degree. 

BSEP -- Academic education to increase proficiency in reading, math, and language skills and to improve GT scores.

English As A Second Language -- Instruction to help family members improve spoken English.

High School Completion Program  -- General Education Development Testing (GED).

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 -- For more information, visit the GIBill website or see an Army Education Counselor.

Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS) -- On-line system provides transcripts combining military experience with the civilian equivalent to active duty Soldiers and veterans.

Federal Financial Aid -- Assists with loans, grants, and college work study and is an alternate source of funding for college.

For more information regarding educational services, please click on the following link.