The Educator Newsletter AUG 2016

United States Air Force Aviano Education & Training Center
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Transition GPS —Accessing
Interested in Pursuing or Continuing Education
after separation or retirement?
When:22-23 August 2016
Higher Education Track Overview
This course is designed to guide you through a variety of decisions involving choosing a degree program, colleges or universities
and funding as well as completing the college admissions process.
This course will enable you to make an informed decision about your
school of choice, how to use your funding and completing your
degree.
One of the great benefits of this class is learning more about the
GIBILL. We discuss everything from how to apply for your benefit
(either MGIBILL or Post 9/11), how to compare the benefits side by
side and most of all; how to use the benefit in the best way possible.
Eligibility: Attended Pre-Sep and/or the 5
day TAP course is required.
August 2016
PME:
Wednesdays: 0830 & 1030
Thursdays: 0830, 1030 &1400
Fridays: 0830
You must order your test online through AUSIS and schedule online via AFVEC by clicking
on “Online Test Requests” (See page 4 for more details!)
DLPT/DLAB:
Wednesday & Thursdays:
0800 &1030
Schedule online via AFVEC by clicking on “Online Test Requests”
*If taking both skill sets in the same day you must start at 0800 and 1030*
UPCOMING TESTS:
ACT: August 8th
SAT: October 3rd
Lauren Ferretti– 31 FW
Parker Andrews—31 MDG
Richard Pennington—31 MXS
Gabriel Bazell—31 CES
Cody Gorski—31 MXS
Anthony Rios—31 CES
Robert Acevedo– 31 LRS
Alejandro Ramirez—31 SFS
Christopher Webb—31 MUNS
T h i s
M o n t h s
I s s u e :
To get on the waiting list email:
[email protected] or call 632-5330 option 6
CLEP or DANTES:
Monday-Friday 0830, 1030 & 1400
Kuder: College & Career Planning Service
Free for all military members who want to learn about their interests, skills and
work values and use those results to build a personal career plan, explore
occupational information and plan for your future success.
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Pg. 3 : ON BASE COLLEGES & NATIONAL TEST CENTER
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Pg. 4: SCHOLARSHIPS, USEFUL WEBSITES, PME & STAFF
Find us on Facebook: AvianoEducationCenter
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August 1st:
1130-1400: Meet and Greet with
Air Force Counselors, UMUC, Embry-Riddle,
and OU. On Area F at the BX
August 4th:
Open House 1200-1300
Study SkIlls
Do you have test anxiety? Have trouble with
memorization? Do you just need a refresher on
ways to study to improve your grades. We will
provide effective methods that you can use for
studying for exams and improvement of overall
grades.
WE CA N HE LP! Augu st 17 th at 1300 -1600
Area 1 Educa tion Cen ter RM 13
10th Anniversary! Education Week Celebration!
Snacks and drinks provided plus raffled give-a-ways!
We offer this class on a quarterly basis or
by request for squadrons. Please contact the
education center for more information.
The Education Center & Career Advisor would like to invite you
to the Aviano Commissioning Town Hall.
Information on the various commissioning opportunities will be
provided along with a panel of prior enlisted officers to help
share their experiences and answer your questions.
CCAF GRADUATES FOR THE
OCTOBER CLASS MUST BE
NOMINATED
BY August 26TH
After you have attended the Town Hall you will be given access
to our list of Mentors who can help guide you along your way of
applying to one of the commissioning programs.
See our SharePoint for more information:
https://ice.usafe.af.mil/sites/31MSG/FSS/EDCenter/
Commissioning/SitePages/Home.aspx
Come join us in the Community Center
October 6th, 2016 at 1200-1400
**Please contact the education office if you have
completed all requirements and want to be nominated!**
You can check your progress report by logging into
the Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC)
click "CCAF Student Services", click "Proceed" and
"I agree". It is then going to bring you to "CCAF
Online Services" Where you can view your
progress report. Or contact one of our advisors.
Thursday, August 11, 2016

Chat live with education and benefit counselors

Learn about schools that have a signed agreement with the Department
of Defense to provide a quality education
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Find out about financial aid options to help you reach your educational
goals

Search for degree programs and career & technical certificate
opportunities
Find out more at : http://www.dodeducationfair.com
If you have transferrable credit from a prior college,
please have your school send your official transcripts to
CCAF at:
CCAF/DESS, 100 South Turner Blvd,
Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL 36114-3011
Contact your Aviano CCAF advisor to see if your transcripts have been received
and to determine your graduation eligibility
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UMUC Europe, Aviano offers a variety of undergraduate class formats to
suit your educational needs with over 18 majors available to select from.
Face to face courses run in 8 weeks and are offered in the following
formats: traditional face to face, hybrid (50% Onsite/50% Online) & even
on weekends. UMUC Europe also offers undergraduate online courses, in
an 8 week format.
In addition to the face to face MBA cohort that started in April, UMUC
Europe also offers graduate certificates and programs online.
Embry-Riddle is the world’s pre-eminent university for aviation
and aerospace education. However, our dynamic, hands-on
programs will prepare you for careers well beyond the limits of
the sky.
UPCOMING TERM:
Term I 8 August – 9 October 2016
Summer Session:
Undergraduate:
Onsite and Hybrid session dates:
22 August—16 October
(Apply for TA starting 7 July, last day to
apply is 18 August)
AMNT 260
DSN: 632-5365 or 5351
Hours: 0800-1700
(Monday-Friday)
Room: 1
Register Now!
Please stop by our office in the Education
Center, for more information -- we are
here and happy to assist!
Email:
[email protected]
Find us on FB: UMUCEurope
On site academic advising &
degree mapping services.
Room: 2
Hours: 0830-1630
(Mon – Fri) Contact Information:
DSN: 632-5140
Commercial: 0434-30-5140
Email: [email protected]
Find us on Facebook at:
AvianoEagles
Aircraft Electrical Systems Theory
ASCI 202
Introduction to Aeronautical Science
MATH 112
College Math for Aviation II
RSCH 665
Statistical Analysis
RSCH 670
Research Methods
Education Center RM # 3
CLEP/DSST Online Registration Follow these steps: Visit the
College Board’s website: www.collegeboard.org/clep If you
don’t already have one, create a new account in "My Account".
During the registration process, indicate DANTES-funding
eligible if applicable. Present the printed “ticket,” authorized
government ID and a second form of ID to the Test
Administrator at the selected CLEP Test Center. Contact the
College Board for assistance with the registration process
through "Contact Us" on their website. - See more at: http://
www.dantes.doded.mil/examinations/earn-college-credit/
clep.html#sthash.1XUlBZ8t.dpuf
***The Air Force will fund CLEP and DSST exams (exam
fee and admin fee) for eligible DOD Air Force Civilians
beginning in October.*
The new Public Speaking
test platform will reflect
same-day test results on
the multiple choice
section
Call 632-4641 or email us at: ntcaviano-europe@umuc to schedule
Testing Times: Mon-Fri; 8:30, 10:30, 2:00 in room 16
Schedule your test now by going to www.europe.umuc.edu
and follow the links for NTC
You can reschedule a test appointment through your local NTC through:
Office Hours: M-TH 0800-1430
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 632-5140
EARN A MASTER’S fRoM THE
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
ADVANCED PROGRAMS
W a r, Pe a c e, a nd M ed i a
Course Dates: 4-9 October
Add/Drop Date: 5 September
Course Prep Begins: 6 September
Course Number: COMM 6970-220
Fall 2016 schedule is available at:
http://www.ou.edu/outreach/ap.html
The University of Oklahoma Outreach offers students the opportunity to
pursue a master's or doctoral degree here in Aviano. Through the use of our
long-trusted intensive course format our courses are taught by nationally and
world-renowned campus based faculty. Our programs are open to all military
I.D. card holders in the European Theater, to include family members, civil
contractors and members of the Department of Defense and
Department of State.
http://labs.asia.umuc.edu/europentc-reserve/Web/?
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Aviano Education
& Training Center
Order your PME test through the
31 FSS/FSDE
Air University Distance Learning Page
http://ausis.maxwell.af.mil/SIS/app
Area 1, Bldg. 147
After ordering, schedule your PME test on the AF Virtual Education Center
Hours: 0800-1730
https://afvec.langley.af.mil/afvec/home.aspx
Civ: 0434-30-5330 Option 6
Log in and select “Online Test Request” to request a test date no later than 24 hours
in advance. Your request will then be reviewed and you will be notified via email
regarding the status. (Please make sure your email is updated in AFVEC)
DSN: 632-5330 Option 6
Find us under global at 31FSS/FSDE
1.
Log into AFVEC
2.
Click “Online Test Request” under my education record
3.
Click “Submit New Request”
4.
Step 1: In the “Select Base” drop down select AVIANO then click NEXT
5.
Step 2: In the “Select Test Type” drop down box select AFIADL
6.
Select the test and then click NEXT.
7.
Step 3: Select your preferred date and time then click NEXT
8.
Step 4: Select an alternate date and time (optional)
9.
Step 5: Verify the information at the top is correct then click SUBMIT TEST.
ACT/SAT/GRE/GMAT
www.petersons.com
10. Finally, you will receive an email from AFVEC, confirming one of your test dates.
FAFSA/PELL GRANTS
www.FAFSA.ed.gov
Please refer to http://www.31fss.com/education/education-center/ for more help
[email protected]
OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES
CCAF
www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
www.va.gov
GI Bill
Apply for Benefits
Here are some scholarship search websites that allow you to subscribe and also filter
your searches toward scholarships that meet your needs:
www.fastweb.com, www.scholarship.com, www.unigo.com , www.petersons.com
When looking at scholarships know that not all scholarships are academic based.
MyCAA Scholarship: Eligible for Spouses married to service members E-5 and below, W1 and 2 and O-1 and 0-2
Aviano Community of Enlisted Spouses Aces Scholarship: $500(Deadline 30
August 2016)
Must answer one question of your choice from a list provided. See education office for
application packet or email [email protected].
I Have a Dream: $1,500( Deadline 31 January 2017)
“We want to know what do you dream about?” In 250 words or less.
Unigo $10k Scholarship: (Deadline 31 December 2016)
Weighing the expected investment and return, is college worth it for you? Why? Answer
in 250 words or less.
Go to unigo.com to find more scholarships
www.gibill.va.gov
www.ebenefits.va.gov
Education & Training Center Staff
Chief, Education & Training
Michelle Marinelli
Education Specialist:
Shannan Hughes
Education Resource Advisor:
Mina Norwood
NCOIC Education/FSS UTM:
Alpheus Escudero
Interim Superintendent, Base Training:
Jason Farmer
NCOIC Formal Training:
Lemuel Oliver
WAPS Test Control Officer:
Ashley Groom
Education Advisors/Test Examiners:
Brenna Fitz-Gerald
Paige Rohsler
Terrianne Boyle
IT Support:
Tarren Bryant
Christine Ferrell
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