The Army Education Center's (AEC) mission is to vigorously promote lifelong learning opportunities, which will sharpen the competitive edge of the Army by providing and managing quality self-development programs and services.
Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP)
Testing at the Education Center
Testing is by appointment only; please contact (804) 765-3570 to be scheduled.
Army Personnel Testing (APT) Examinations offered:
- Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT)
- Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)
- Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
- Selection Instrument Flight Training (SIFT) **must have GT score of 110 or higher to test for SIFT**
- Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Prep for TABE with Online Tools Training
Testing Schedule
AEC Testing Schedule April 2026
AEC Testing Schedule May 2026
AEC Testing Schedule June 2026
AEC Testing Schedule July 2026
ArmyIgnitEd
Available 24/7 and provides online educational services.
ArmyIgnitEd automates many of the paper-based processes Soldiers historically conducted with an education counselor; common requests include:
- Tuition assistance (TA)
- Class enrollment, both classroom and distance learning
- Counseling requests (academic, vocational, or in/out processing)
- Military withdrawal questions and requests
- Recoupment
- Statement of Understanding
- Credentialing Assistance (CA):
- CA Program overview and information
- CA resources and policy
Visit ArmyIgnitEd to create an account, register, and use educational services.
Multi-Use Learning Facility
The MLF computer lab provides active duty, family members, and other on post employees access to a desktop computer system and printer, without the need of a common access card (CAC).
Phone:
(520) 673-5721
Hours:
Monday – Wednesday 0800 – 1545
Thursday 1300 – 1545
Closed federal holidays
Colleges and Universities
| On Post Colleges | Location | Office Hours | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Texas College | Bldg 12400 Rm 146A | Mon–Wed: 0800– 1600 Thurs: 1300–1600 Fri: 0800–1130 | Tracy Uzzell 804-765-3295 director.lee@ctcd.edu |
| Virginia State University | Bldg 12400 Rm 159C | Tue: 0800–1600 Thurs: 1300–1600 | Shatiera Jones 804-524-3206 sejones@vsu.edu |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | Bldg 12400 Rm 105 | Mon–Wed & Fri: 0800–1600 Thurs: 1300–1600 | Kelly Tumlin 757-231-5680 kelly.tumlin@umgc.edu |
| Brightpoint Community College | Bldg 12400 Rm 145 | Mon–Wed & Fri: 0800–1600 Thurs: closed | Chequana Boisseau 804-706-5159 Cboisseau01@brightpoint.edu |
Central Texas College
Classes held on Fort Lee
Website: https://www.ctcd.edu/locations/other-us-sites/fort-lee/
POC: director.lee@ctcd.edu
University of Maryland Global Campus
Classes held on Fort Lee
Website: www.umgc.edu
POC: baseadvisor@umgc.edu
Brightpoint Community College
Classes held on Fort Lee
Website: www.brightpoint.edu
POC: veterans@brightpoint.edu
Links to colleges and Universities in the Community
- J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
- Brightpoint Community College
- Richard Bland College
- University of Richmond
- University of Virginia - Richmond campus or online
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia State University
- Virginia Tech - Richmond campus or online
- Virginia Union University
Useful Links
- ArmyIgnitEd
- Army COOL
- Joint Services Transcript
- DANTES Homepage for ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS
- Veterans Administration GI Bill
- Online Academic Preparation (GT Prep)
- Financial Aid (FAFSA)