College/Technical Training

Community College of the Air Force: The Enlisted Member’s College

The Community College of the Air Force is the largest community college system in the world, serving nearly 300,000 active-duty, guard, and reserve enlisted personnel. Enlisted personnel are automatically enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science degree for their career field, as the program leverages military training, professional education and general studies to satisfy the degree.

Local school options on the installation:

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Northwest Florida State College - Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Local school options off the installation:

• University of Maryland Global Campus, Eglin Air Force Base Education Center
• Troy University, Fort Walton Beach Campus
• Northwest Florida State College, Niceville Campus
• Pensacola State College, Gulf Breeze Campus
• University of West Florida, Fort Walton Beach Campus
• University of West Florida, Pensacola Campus
• University of Florida Research & Engineering Education Facility, Shalimar

The Hurlburt Field Education Center plays a vital role in supporting the long-range goals of the 1st Special Operations Wing, Air Force Special Operations Command, and the Air Force as a whole. Its purpose is to develop and sustain a highly skilled, ready force by promoting professional enhancement and growth, as well as personal development. Through education, the program strengthens recruitment, retention, and overall readiness, ensuring Air Commandos remain prepared to meet the unique demands of special operations worldwide. The program provides excellent, cost-effective educational opportunities ranging from basic skills through graduate-level degrees supported through tuition assistance, testing, and counseling services. Additional counseling is available for the Community College of the Air Force, Commissioning Programs, Tuition Assistance, VA Benefits, Skillbridge, Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line, and general education inquiries. Testing services are also available for career advancement, language and commissioning programs, professional military education, as well as college level testing. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 850-884-6724 or email at 1sofss.fsde@us.af.mil.

CLEP/DSST - College Credit by Examination tests are provided through the National Test Center/Northwest Florida State College at the Education Center, building 90220. Testing services are available for military personnel and their dependents. For a fee, civilian DoD employees, family members, and military retirees are approved for testing at Hurlburt Field. CLEP/DSST exams are not offered when NWFSC is closed for holidays/breaks.

CLEP Exams: Set up an account and register for your test at https://clep.collegeboard.org

DSST Exams: Account set up in testing room.

DANTES: https://www.dantes.mil/

Professional Military Education, WAPS, DLPT, DLAB, AFCT, TAPAS, EDPT and CDC testing are also available at the Hurlburt Field Education Center. Questions regarding these exams may be directed to: 1sofss.testproctor@us.af.mil.

Pearson Vue exams are offered via National Test Center. You can register online by visiting the Pearson VUE website. Test takers must have access to Hurlburt Field. Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) examinees must contact local Test Control Officer for assistance with scheduling: 1sofss.testproctor@us.af.mil. Pearson Vue exams are not offered when NWFSC is closed for holidays/breaks.

Military Tuition Assistance benefits briefings are held bi-weekly. Please contact 1sofss.fsde@us.af.mil for dates and times.

The Hurlburt Education Center can be reached at 1sofss.fsde@us.af.mil. Desk/Customer Service phone number: 850-884-6724. Operating hours Monday through Friday 0730 – 1500, and we close at 1300 for training on the last Wednesday of the month.