College/Technical Training

Air Force Specific Information

The Undergraduate MOU colleges include: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Hawaii Pacific University, University of Maryland Globas Campus, and Wayland Baptist University. The graduate MOU colleges include: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Hawaii Pacific University, Wayland Baptist University. and University of Maryland Global Campus.

Adult Education Classes are offered at McKinley Community School for Adults (MCSA) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and nearby at the school's main campus at Moanalua High School. They offer non-credit courses to any person over the age of 18. For students who did not finish high school, McKinley Community School for Adults offers both a high school diploma program (GED) and English Language Learner program.  Skills improvement/preparation classes are also offered:

Contact information for schools:

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 808-422-0835
• Hawaii Pacific University 808-543-8053
• McKinley Community School for Adults 808-449-1895
• Wayland Baptist University 808-422-6777
• University of Maryland Global Campus 808-888-0258

College credit by examination (CLEP, DSST, or Excelsior) is administered through the National Military Test Center on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam operated by Hawaii Pacific University. Testing is free to active duty members, Reserve, Guard and DoD Civilians. Testing is offered Tuesdays for Walk-in 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Last Walk-in must be seated by 1300). Pearson VUE exams are by appointment only on Tuesdays. Phone number: 866-410-2246.

Air Force Specific Information

Hickam Education Center

Installation Education and Training Center

The Force Development Flight-Education and Training Section located in Building 2060, Hangar 2 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hickam Air Force Base includes:

• Base Training - point of contact for Career Development Course testing, the Enlisted Training Program and the Ancillary Training Program
• Development Advisor - Advisor for Airman and Guardian Career Progression and Professional Development Courses (new location - Building 1851, 302 Moffet Street)
• Contracted Colleges - MOU Colleges - four colleges and one adult learning school
• Education Office - Information and Referral source for college education
• First Term Enlisted Center - Required for all first-term airmen and guardians at their first duty location (new location - Building 1851, 302 Moffet Street)
• Military Testing - Administers testing for WAPS, AFOQT, AFCT, DLAB, DLPT,TBAS, TPAS and is point of contact for Foreign Language Pay Program
• Formal Training - point of contact for formal training inquiries (scheduling, cancellations, etc.), processing training rips and PME deferments

Overview of Education Services

Education information, advisement and services are offered during regular duty hours (8 a.m. to noon walk in) to all active-duty personnel, Air National Guard and Reserve personnel, dependents, retirees, federal employees and their adult family members with military ID cards. Before beginning any course or degree program, you should first speak with an Air Force Education Advisor with the Education and Training Section in Hangar 2, Room 236-A. Our education advisors are available to assist with education programs and provide information on various Air Force and related programs such as:

• Air Force Tuition Assistance
• Community College of the Air Force
• Skillbridge Program
• Air Force Commissioning Programs
• Professional Military Education Distance Learning Programs
• Memorandum of Understanding College Base Programs
• Testing for College Credit (CLEP, DSST, Pearson VUE) - These exams are done through the National Test Center (contracted through Hawaii Pacific University)
• General information and resources about college
• Montgomery GI Bill and Post 9-11 Montgomery GI Bill

Information about education resources can be found on the Air Force Virtual Education Center in the Air Force Portal for active-duty, Air National Guard and Reserve personnel.

The Education Office can be reached at 808-448-8074 or e-mail at 647fss.fsde@us.af.mil.

Navy Specific Information

Navy College Virtual Education Center

On October 1, 2021, the Navy College Program transitioned to 100% virtual services. All education inquiries need to be directed to the Navy College Virtual Education Center, which is located on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story.

The Navy College Virtual Education Center is a network of professional education services specialists who counsel and advise sailors and their family members on all matters relating to academic and vocational programs including tuition assistance for service members. Sailors can reach their educational goals while on active duty through assistance offered by the NCVEC.

The following are ways NCVEC assists clients:

• Analyze and define your education goals and capabilities
• Provide information on colleges and schools
• Navy College Program for Afloat College Education for sailors assigned to sea-duty type two or four deployable afloat commands
• Provide information on financial aid
• Inform sailors how to earn college credits via credit-by-examination programs (CLEP, DSST)
• Assist with placing an official request for your Joint Services Transcript
• Help you review and approve an education plan based on your goals

Starting October 1, 2021, the Navy College Program will transition to 100% virtual services. All education inquiries will need to be directed to the Navy College Virtual Education Center, which is located on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story.

There are several ways to contact a Navy College Education Counselor for assistance:

• Call NCVEC between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays
  • 1-833-330-MNCC (6622) choose “Education & Training” option 3 then "NCVEC" option 1
• Chat with a Navy College Education Counselor. You can send a text message to 877-838-1659. This service is available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST excluding federal holidays.
• Issue Tracker - Sailors can log into MyNavy Education and submit a ticket via the Issue Tracker feature in the top right corner of their record.

CLEP and DSST Testing

College credit-by-examinations (CLEP or DSST) are administered by the National Test Center at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Testing is free for active-duty service members and available to other military ID cardholders for a fee. To register for an exam, please follow the links below:

• Register for a CLEP Exam
• Register online for a DSST Exam

For questions, please email mcptesting@hpu.edu. For further information on Navy College programs, visit our office or go to the Navy College website.

College Classes

Navy Specific Information

There are many options available when looking at enrolling into college courses in Hawaii. College classes are offered on the Pearl Harbor side of Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in Building 679, and there are also many colleges and universities in Hawaii who offer degree options for service members and their family members. Students can choose to attend a state public institution of higher learning where active-duty military and their family members are eligible for in-state tuition rates. Courses are available at college campuses off-base, via distance learning or in hybrid format.

Hawaii Pacific University and Wayland Baptist University also offer evening and weekend classroom courses in hybrid format at Building 679 on Pearl Harbor. Many of their courses may be taken via distance learning as well. Below are the degree programs offered on Pearl Harbor.

Degrees offered by Hawaii Pacific University, Pearl Harbor Office - 808-687-7081, pearl@hpu.edu

• Associate of Arts in General Studies
• Associate of Science in Cybersecurity - (Formerly AS Computer Science)
• Associate of Science in General Business
• Associate of Science in Health Professions
• Associate of Science in Supervisory Leadership
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (General Business)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Management)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Management Information Systems)
• Master of Public Administration

Degrees offered by Wayland Baptist University-Hawaii, Pearl Harbor Office - 808-563-3363, elisha.kim@wbu.edu and vuycankiath@wbu.edu

• Associate of Arts
• Associate of Applied Science in Applied Science
• Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration
• Associate of Applied Science in Justice Administration
• Associate of Applied Science in Religion
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Science
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration (various specializations available)
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Studies
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Admin
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration (various specializations available)
• Bachelor of Christian Ministry