Army Continuing Education System (ACES)

The Fort Meade Army Education Center provides adult education opportunities to Soldiers and other services members, Adult Family Members, Retirees and Department of Defense Civilians. Services include Educational Counseling, Army Personnel Testing (APT), Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST), Multi-Use Learning Facility (MLF), and On-post undergraduate and graduate college programs. 

Fort George G. Meade Education Center

4415 LLEWELLYN AVENUE

Call 301-677-6421 or email usarmy.jbmhh.asa.mbx.education-center@mail.mil

The Army Continuing Education System (ACES) Mission is to vigorously promote lifelong learning opportunities to sharpen the competitive edge of the Army by providing and managing quality self-development programs and services. Our vision is to revolutionize and lead Department of Defense education…Spearhead a lifelong learning culture to strengthen a mission ready force. ACES is committed to excellence in education service, innovation and deployability.

Hours of Operation & address

Monday-Friday

7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Closed Holidays and Weekends

4415 Llewellyn Avenue, Fort Meade MD 20755

Contact Information:

Front Desk:  301-677-6421

ACES HUB VIRTUAL EDUCATION SERVICES AVAILABLE

Part of ACES responsibilities includes the operation of the Education Center, the Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP), the Learning Center, and the Testing Center. Here at Fort Meade, we are part of what is called the Fort Myer Hub. The Hub concept incorporates the operations of ACES at Fort Myer, Fort Meade, and Fort Belvoir.

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

703-696-3178/1541/1588/1579

Fort Meade

301-677-6421/2064

Fort Belvoir

703-805-9268/9267

Transition Counseling

703-696-1652

Education Services Officer 

Office: 703-696-3195

Mobile: 703-402-8007

Email address for all education centers

usarmy.jbmhh.asa.mbx.education-center@mail.mil

Counseling Services

Counselors are available to discuss Educational Counseling, In/Out Processing (includes retirement/ETS/PCS/and Pre-separation counseling: A copy of your orders and clearing papers are required for clearing the education center), Tuition Assistance, ArmyIgnitED portal, VA Benefits, JST (Joint Service Transcript) Evaluation process, discuss Financial Aid, Tuition Recoupment, CLEP & DSST, GRE, GMAT, and provide education briefings.

Fort Meade Army Personnel Testing center

Army Personnel Tests administered include: Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT), Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT), Pre-GT, Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), and Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).

 To schedule an appointment call 301-677-6421 or email mary.n.philpott.ctr@army.mil

Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP)The BSEP class provides Soldiers with on-duty instruction in reading, math and language skills. The goal is to strengthen academic skills, improve job performance and increase reenlistment options. Classes are being held virtually and are offered at various times throughout the year.

301-677-6421

Multi-use Learning Facility (MLF)

The MLF provides a Computer Lab where service members may utilize the computers. The MLF Technician can schedule computer lab for usage.

301-677-2772

Schools offering on-post programs at the Fort Meade Army Education Center

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