SERVICES
ADMIN SUPPORT:
In/Out Processing
(All Soldiers must be in Uniform to In and Out Process the Education Center)
We Can:
Assist with using your Army Ignited Account
General educational needs
List of Colleges in local area
Financial Aid Information
EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING:
Army Ignited account information
Assist with goal setting and career paths
Assist in selecting a college
Assist in selecting a degree plan
Education Benefits
Transcript evaluation memorandums
Test authorizations and schedules
EDUCATION BRIEFINGS:
In-Processing Briefings (All held by teleconference)
Monday: 1000, 1400
Wednesday: 1400
Friday: 0800, 1000, 1430
ETS/Retirement Briefings (All held by teleconference or Microsoft Teams)
Tuesday: 1100 (Microsoft Teams only) or 1300
Thursday: 1000, 1300
Attention Separating or Retiring Soldiers: Attendance is mandatory for Post 9/11 GI Bill briefing within 180 days of out-processing for separation or retirement. Per: AR 621-5, para 7-2 (p) and U.S. law (10 USC 1142). You will only be able to clear after attending the ETS/Retirement briefing held on the times listed above. You must bring your Working DD-214, copy of your orders and out-processing paperwork. All attendance for Separating and/or Retiring Soldiers is documented in the Army Ignited portal under your personal account. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Higher Education Track
Admissions process, scholarships and more.
Note: Class is open only to soldiers transitioning from the Military.
TESTING SERVICES:
Phone: (210) 221-1738
This Testing is located at the National Test Center located in BLDG 4011A. Please contact us for more information. Scheduling is done online and Test Referral Forms are required. A fee may be required for these exams.
Army Personnel Testing (APT)
- Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)
- Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
- Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- Selection Instrument for Flight Training (SIFT)
- Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFCT)
- GT Predictor Test
No-APT Testing
- Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Testing Procedures
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All testing requires preapproval through an Ed Center Counselor per AR 621-5. Once approved the Counselor will schedule your exam.
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All APT testing (see list, above) requires a DA Form 4187 Testing Request/Commander's Approval. Uniform is required on day of testing. Walk-Ins are not permitted due to advance registration requirements with DMDC.
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Proctored Exams are available at the National Test Center by appointment only. Contact us for more information.
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Testing services are NOT available on a walk-in basis. You MUST have a testing appointment scheduled in advance. Dates for each type of exam are scheduled monthly and not available at all times.
FORT SAM HOUSTON COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES
***Schedules may change due to special circumstances, please verify time/date with Representatives***
College/University | Phone Number | Schedule |
Alamo Colleges | (210) 486-7224 | Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Wayland Baptist University www.sa.wbu.edu |
(210) 590-5680 (210) 590-5685 |
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |