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  • Air Force

    Education and Training Center

    29 Chennault St

    Building 1728

    Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1635

    COMM phone number for Hanscom AFB Education and Training Center

    781-225-5942

    FAX phone number for Hanscom AFB Education and Training Center

    781-225-2275

    DSN phone number for Hanscom AFB Education and Training Center

    312-845-5942

    DSNFAX phone number for Hanscom AFB Education and Training Center

    312-845-2275

    WEBSITEWebsite: www.hanscomfss.com/education-center
    Mon – Fri 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sat – closed Sun – closed Holidays – closed
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+29+Chennault+St,+Building+1728,+Hanscom+AFB+MA+01731-1635

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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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The Hanscom Education and Training Center is the focal point for formal education and training for military and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian personnel and tenant units assigned to Hanscom Air Force Base. The primary objective of the Education and Training Center is the preparation of the Hanscom workforce for current and future mission requirements, as well as professional development opportunities by planning, programming, budgeting, and executing formal education and training.

The Greater Boston area has many colleges and universities: Amherst College, Bentley University, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Clark University, Emerson College, Harvard University, Lesley University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Northeastern University, Suffolk University, Tufts University, University of Massachusetts, Wellesley College, Western New England University, and Wheaton College; just to name a few. Currently, there are two universities offering courses at the Hanscom Education and Training Center: Boston University (Graduate Programs) and Park University (Undergraduate Programs).

Counselors are available to assist you with your education related needs; including help to choose a program, review of your prior credits, and much more.

Information is available at the Hanscom Education and Training Center and through their website on the following services:

Education & Training Center Services:

Academic Counseling
Civilian Training
Formal Military Training
Information on College Programs
Community College of the Air Force
Distance Learning
Professional Military Education
Military On-the-Job Training
Air Force Institute of Technology
Testing
Brown Bag Lunch series on a variety of topics
Classroom space for military training
Resources for adults in college
Tuition Assistance
GI Bill® Information
Troops to Teachers
ETMS Administration

Park University

Programs Offered:

  • BS in Management
  • BS in Management/Human Resources
  • BS in Management/Computer Information Systems
  • BS in Criminal Justice Administration
  • General Education classes offered for CCAF degrees

Phone: 781-860-7275

Information on additional Bachelor's and Master's degrees are offered online.

Boston University - Metropolitan College

Programs Offered:

  • MS in Leadership (includes the Graduate Certificate in Project Management) (Courses offered on weekends) 
  • MS in Computer Information Systems (courses offered on weeknights)
  • MS in Computer Science (courses offered on weeknights)
  • Graduate Certificate in Project Management and other related certificates

Hours: Weekend courses at Hanscom (7 full day meetings per course)

Phone: 781-225-5941 (Hanscom); 617-358-3095 (BU)

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