Army Continuing Education Systems

The U.S. Army Garrison Poland Army Continuing Education System (ACES) promotes lifelong learning, readiness and resilience through flexible and relevant education programs, services, and systems in support of the total Army Family.

Your education staff is committed to providing quality services and programs to active-duty Soldiers either assigned to or supported by installation, Army Civilian personnel, other services assigned for duty on the installation, other Federal employees, and U.S. contractors.

First step in pursuing your education goals is scheduling an appointment to speak with your professional guidance counselor prior to speaking with a school representative. There is a mandatory 30-minute brief on Tuition Assistance (TA) & Credential Assistance (CA) for all first-time users.

• Out-Processing ETS (Bldg. 28, Room 37)
• In-Processing Personnel (Tues /9 a.m. – Bldg. 28 Auditorium)
• Tuition Assistance (TA) & Credential Assistance (CA) Program 101 (Face-to-Face or Virtual)
  • Monday- 1 p.m.
  • Wednesday- 3 p.m.
  • Friday- 9 a.m.
• On-Installation College & University
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • University of Maryland Global Campus
• Transcript Evaluation
• Support Soldier self-development (personal & professional career goals)
• Joint Service Transcript (JST)
• Education Brief W/School Advisors in attendance (Co. or BN)
• GI Bill and Financial Aid Information

• Army Personnel Testing (APT)
  • Testing of Soldiers with a GT of 100 or below is recommended within 30 days of reporting to a first duty station.
• Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP)
• Online Academic Skills Course
• Create ArmyIgnitED (AIE) Account
• Army Credential Assistance Program (CA)
• Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Army COOL)
• Green-to-Gold
• GI Bill Programs
• Financial Aid
• Transfer Education Benefits with MilConnect
• My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MyCAA)
  • Check your eligibility: Spouses of active-duty service members in pay grades E-1 to E-5, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-3 who have successfully completed high school.

All Soldier(s) are required to be in uniform, and present military ID. If on leave bring your DA Form 31 day of testing.

• Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT)
• Selection Instrument for Flight Training (SIFT). Requires GT score of 110 or higher to test.
• Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)
• Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
• Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) - Appointments are scheduled by DLIFLC testing personnel, not your Test Control Officer or Test Examiner.

DA Form 4187 not required for Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) – Non-APT Test

Soldiers are required to have DA Form 4187 with Unit Commander’s digital signature at time of scheduling any APT test. DA Form 4187 that are incomplete will not be accepted by Test Control Officer or Test Examiner. Testing days are Mon-Friday (except U.S. Federal holidays) 9 a.m. -  4 p.m., testers must arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled test to sign in and show military ID.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) offers science degrees at all levels including subjects such as Aeronautics, Aviation Maintenance, Business, Communications, Computers and Technology, Cybersecurity, Emergency Services, Engineering, Logistics, Management, Project Management, Safety, Security & Intelligence, Space Operations and Unscrewed Systems. Their awarding winning programs are available to service members and the community at the discounted military rate. Classes are offered online.

Additional degrees and information can be found on the ERAU website. 

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) offers a variety of Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s Degrees. Associate degree programs include Business and Management, Psychology, Foreign language studies and more.

Bachelor’s degree programs include Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, Homeland Security, and more.

Master’s degree programs include Business Administration (MBA) Cybersecurity technology (MS and certificate), Information Technology (MSIT and certificate) Management (MSM and certificates)

Additional degrees are available on the UMGC Website.