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BULLSEYE Feature 9August 7, 2015
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NAFB education office informs Airmen about choices
By Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis are automatically enrolled in the Com- U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis
munity College of the Air Force and have
99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs a chance to earn their degree in a unique The Education and Training office on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., offers some of the most
combination of on-duty and voluntary advanced methods of training available, such as DANTES and CLEP testing, the GI Bill,
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — off-duty courses at times that are flexible commissioning, transition assistance, reimbursement and collection for failed courses,
Part of being an adult is making hard to meet their needs. scholarships, financial aid and more. For more information about education assistance
decisions. For some, the decision to go offered at Nellis AFB, contact the education office at 702-652-5280.
back to school and pursue a degree can be “Enlisted personnel only need a total
a daunting one. Since the cost of attaining of 64 semester hours in five categories
higher education can make college not to complete the CCAF Degree,” said
financially possible for many, the deci- Fragoso.”
sion to go could be pushed to the wayside.
The Air Force also offers a tuition
Fortunately for Airmen, the U.S. Air assistance program. The program is de-
Force is committed to the education of signed to help active duty personnel pur-
its members and offers many choices to sue off-duty educational opportunities.
help them return to school.
“To receive tuition assistance, apply
“The Education and Training office online at the Air Force Virtual Educa-
here offers some of the most advanced tion Center,” said Fragoso. “First, you
methods of training available,” said must have a degree plan/goal on file
Thomas Fragoso, 99th Force Support with the education center before the
Squadron education counselor. “Stu- education center can approve your TA
dents not only participate in traditional request.”
classroom instruction, but may also take
advantage of live satellite-delivered inter- The program currently pays $250 per
active video instruction.” semester hour of college tuition with a
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