The Educator Newsletter June 2016

United States Air Force Aviano Education & Training Center
The E
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Transition GPS —Accessing
Higher Education Course
Interested in Pursuing or Continuing Education
after separation or retirement?
When: 20-21 June 2016
June 2016
Higher Education Track Overview
This course is designed to guide you through the variety of
decisions involved in 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.
Order your PME test through the
Air University Distance Learning Page
http://ausis.maxwell.af.mil/SIS/app
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 really compare the
benefits side by side and most of all; how to use the benefit in
the best way possible.
The Aviano Education Center no longer offers manual
scheduling though our office.
How to schedule your PME test on the AF Virtual Education Center
https://afvec.langley.af.mil/afvec/home.aspx
Eligibility: Attended Pre-Sep and/or the 5 day TAP
course is required.
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 up to date in AFVEC)
*Sign up is Required*
GIBILL Lunch & Learn
16 June at 1130
Learn more about:
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The Difference between Montgomery GIBILL &
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How to compare the two GIBILLS
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How to apply and transfer these benefits
Post 9/11
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Log into AFVEC
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Click “Online Test Request” under my education record
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Click “Submit New Request”
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Step 1: In the “Select Base” drop down select AVIANO then click NEXT
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Step 2: In the “Select Test Type” drop down box select AFIADL
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Select the test and then click NEXT.
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Step 3: Select your preferred date and time then click NEXT
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Step 4: Select an alternate date and time (optional)
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Step 5: Verify the information at the top is correct then click SUBMIT TEST.
Please refer to http://www.31fss.com/education/education-center/ for more
help
Snacks provided but please bring your own
lunch!
WAYLON SCHEIRER— 31 AMXS
NATHANIEL MILLEN—510 FS
CRAIG COSGROVE— 31 OSS
TREVOR NIELSON— 31 SFS
LIONEL TORRES—31 MUNS
SERGIO FORTICH— 31 LRS
This Months Issue:
Pg.2 : ON BASE COLLEGES & NATIONAL TEST CENTER
Pg. 3: COMMISSIONING, STUDY SKILLS & TESTING
SCHEDULE
Pg. 4: SCHOLARSHIPS , USEFUL WEBSITES & STAFF
Find us on Facebook: AvianoEducationCenter
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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.
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:
In addition to the face to face MBA cohort that started in April, UMUC
Europe also offers graduate certificates and programs online.
May Term (31 May - 1 August 2016)
Summer Session:
AMNT 240
Undergraduate:
Onsite and Hybrid session dates:
6 June - 31 July
Online class session dates:
13 June - 7 August
(Last day to request TA 6 June, last day to
enroll 8 June)
DSN: 632-5365 or 5351
Hours: 0800-1700
(Monday-Friday)
Room: 1
Graduate:
AMBA offered is a face to face, hybrid
Term Dates: 6 July-13 September
Meets on-site 9/10 July; 30-31
July; 27/28 Aug.
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
General Aeronautics & Applications
ASCI 404
Applications in Aviation Aerospace
Law
MATH 111
College Math for Aviation I
RSCH 665
Statistical Analysis
SFTY 320
Human Factors in Aviation Safety
Register Now!
Education Center RM # 3
Office Hours: M-TH 0800-1430
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/
EARN A MASTER’S fRoM THE
examinations/earn-college-credit/clep.html#sthash.1XUlBZ8t.dpuf
Special Topics/Seminar– Contemporary China
*If you received a DSST voucher to retest for free, please make an
appointment on www.europe.umuc.edu <http://
www.europe.umuc.edu> and take your voucher with you to the
appointment. The $20 admin fee can be paid by credit card at the
time of testing.
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:
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 632-5140
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
ADVANCED PROGRAMS
Course Dates: July 12-17
Add/Drop Date: June 14
Course Number: CAS 5970-230
Spring/Summer 2016 schedule is available at:
www.goOU.ou.edu
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, civilian
contractors and members of the Department of Defense and
Department of State.
http://labs.asia.umuc.edu/europentc-reserve/Web/?
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Study SkIlls
Do you have test anxiety, have trouble with memorization or
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 offer this class on a quarterly basis or
by request for squadrons. Please contact the
education center for more information.
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 1 for more details!
See
DLPT/DLAB:
Wednesday & Thursdays:
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.
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
0800 &1030
UPCOMING TESTS:
SAT: June 3rd
ACT: August 8th
To get on the waiting list email:
[email protected]
CLEP or DANTES:
To schedule- visit www.europe.umuc.edu &
select “National Test Center” link then
“How to Register for an Exam”
July 7th, 2016 at 1200-1400
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Aviano Education & Training Center
31 FSS/FSDE
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As of 14 April 2016, you no longer have to wait 180 days
between boards. You can apply for multiple boards as long
as you are eligible.
New GPA requirements for Non-Rated applicants is now
2.5. GPA waivers are still being accepted w/ exceptional
AFOQT scores.
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27 Jun 16 is the Application cut off for the next Rated
board (Board date is 25-29 Jul)
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19 Sep 16 is the Application cut off for the next Non-Rated
board (Board dates is 24-28 Oct)
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Visit https://ice.usafe.af.mil/sites/31MSG/FSS/EDCenter/
Commissioning/SitePages/Home.aspx for more info.
Area 1, Bldg. 147
Hours: 0800-1730
Civ: 0434-30-5330 Option 6
DSN: 632-5330 Option 6
Find us under global at 31FSS/FSDE
[email protected]
OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES
CCAF
www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf
ACT/SAT/GRE/GMAT
www.4tests.com
FAFSA/PELL GRANTS
www.FAFSA.ed.gov
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
GI Bill
www.va.gov
www.gibill.va.gov
Apply for Benefits
www.ebenefits.va.gov
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
10 Things You Love About You: $1,500(Deadline 31 December 2016)
Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get the scholarship.
Do-Over Scholarship: ( Deadline 30 June 2016)
“If you could get one ‘do-over’ in life, what would it be and why?” 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
Education & Training Center Staff
Chief, Education & Training
Michelle Marinelli
Education Specialist:
Shannan Hughes
Education Resource Advisor:
Mina Norwood
NCOIC Education/FSS UTM:
Alpheus Escudero
Superintendent, Base Training:
Leah Rogers
NCOIC Formal Training:
Lemuel Oliver
WAPS Test Control Officer:
Kelsey Fuik/Ashley Groom
Education Advisors/Test Examiners:
Brenna Fitz-Gerald
Paige Rohsler
Terrianne Boyle
IT Support:
Tarren Bryant
Christine Ferrell
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