Education & Training

Building 998, (321) 494-2071/2072

OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, closed on Fridays. All education and training business will be conducted by appointment. Call 321-494-2071.

AF TUITION ASSISTANCE: Effective Jan 1, 2012, the Department of Defense (DoD) will require all academic institutions participating in the Military Tuition Assistance (TA) program to have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the DoD.

You, as a student, will have to do nothing. The DoD and the Air Force has made this requirement known to all participating schools. Just be aware that your school must have a signed MOU on file before TA can be issued. You can learn more by visiting the Voluntary Education website."

General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant: Are you concerned about the soaring cost of higher education for your children? Maybe the Air Force Aid Society can help. Under its General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program, the society awards $2,000 each to selected applicants. The program continues to be offered to dependent sons and daughters of active duty, Title 10 AGR/Reservists on extended active duty, Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty, retired, retired Reservists with 20 plus qualifying years of service, and deceased Air Force members. Spouses (residing stateside) of active duty and Title 10 AGR/Reservists on extended active duty, and surviving spouses of deceased members are also eligible candidates. For more information and to download an application, visit the Air Force Aid Society's web site at: www.afas.org.

Post 9/11 GI Bill

The Department of Veteran Affairs is accepting applications for the Post 9/11 GI bill. All members should refer to the VA website at www.gibill.va.gov or contact the VA at 1-888-442-4551 for guidance.

Columbia College announces multiple scholarship opportunites

Most students need some financial assistance to pay college tuition and other expenses. Columbia College-Patrick Air Force Base offers a variety of scholarships for its students.

  • The Col. Charles E. McGee Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship for all new and returning degree-seeking student veterans or their dependents. Deadline to apply: Mar 3, 2012. Col. Charles McGee '78, US Air Force (retired) was a Tuskegee Airman who served in World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars and was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor, the nation's highest civilian award.
  • $500 Scholarship: Scholarship awarded to as many as 35 students each year in honor of Frank S. Westling, who was a highly decorated infantry officer and former dean of the college's Extended Studies Division, now Adult Higher Education. Deadline to apply: March 15, 2012.
  • Columbia College/Patrick AFB awards two $250 scholarships annually to degree-seeking, full-time students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. For full eligibility requirements and other information, visit Columbia College Scholarship Finder and click on Nationwide Campuses.

Adjunct Instructors - Volunteer Positions Needed

If you are a part of the 45th Space wing community & interested in sharing your experiences give us a call to become an adjunct instructor.

Customer Service Classes

Topics from Dealing with Difficult People, Listening Skills, to Telephone Courtesy and Building Teamwork classes.

Professional Supervisor Classes

These courses are required for all new supervisors and recommended for experienced supervisors. Retraining is necessary with the many changes in administrative procedures and laws.

Supervisors' Core Classes (Required for all new Supervisors)

Special Classes: Suicide Prevention Awareness, Anti-Terrorism/OPSEC, ORM Fundamentals, and Back Safety Training are just some of the special classes offered.