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Kirtland Air Force Base

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  • Air Force

    Education Center

    1900 Wyoming Blvd SE

    Building 20604

    Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5604

    COMM phone number for Kirtland Air Force Base Education Center

    505-846-9933

    COMM phone number for Kirtland Air Force Base Education Center

    505-846-8955

    FAX phone number for Kirtland Air Force Base Education Center

    505-846-2096

    DSN phone number for Kirtland Air Force Base Education Center

    312-246-9933

    DSN phone number for Kirtland Air Force Base Education Center

    312-246-8955

    DSNFAX phone number for Kirtland Air Force Base Education Center

    312-246-2096

    Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Weekends & Holidays - closed
    MAPMap: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=+1900+Wyoming+Blvd+SE,+Building+20604,+Kirtland+AFB+NM+87117-5604

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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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Two Academic Institutions (AIs) offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs on base:

Numerous other Academic Institutions (AIs) are in the greater Albuquerque area, including:

  • University of New Mexico
  • Central New Mexico Community College
  • New Mexico Highlands University
  • Pima Medical Institute
  • Carrington College
  • Brookline College
  • Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

The Base Education and Training Center provides education, military training, and college testing services to enhance readiness, productivity, leadership, and quality of life. 

Location: 1900 Wyoming SE, Building 20602, Kirtland AFB

Hours: Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed weekends, federal holidays, AFGSC Family Days, and the third Thursday of each month (377ABW training day). 

Education Services:

  • CCAF and civilian degree advisement
  • Military Tuition Assistance (MilTA) briefings 
  • CLEP & DSST guidance
  • SkillBridge guidance 
  • GI Bill election and transfer information
  • On-site unit briefings (by request)

Training Services: 

  • To ensure efficiency and consistency, all questions and requests related to base, military formal, and civilian training should be directed to your Unit Training Manager.  

Testing Services:

  • CDC 5/7-level End of Course exams (scheduled via Unit Training Manager)
  • WAPS testing (coordinated through Unit WAPS Monitors)
  • Military members: AFCT, DLPT, DLAB, OPI, EDPT, AFOQT, TBAS, TAPAS, and AFRAT 

On-Base Academic Institutions:

Contact Information:

All other military Testing:  505-846-5741, 377fss.fsde.testing@us.af.mil

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