Mission
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.
Vision
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
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6 Easy Steps to Using Your Education Benefits
Attached infographic streamlines information and provides Soldiers with a clear, simple roadmap to the next steps after completing ArmyIgnitED 101 Training
Army Tuition Assistance and Credentialing Assistance Fact Sheet
FY26 & FY27 Tuition Assistance (TA) Guidance
Installation Management Command (IMCOM) has issued updated Tuition Assistance (TA) processing guidance for the conclusion of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) and the start of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). Fort Sill Soldiers requesting TA for courses starting through 30 September 2026 must submit requests via ArmyIgnitED no later than 2000 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 7 September 2026. Requests for FY27 courses remain unaffected.
Fiscal Year Policy & Deadline Breakdown:
| Priority | Phase | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate | FY26 Course Requests | Establish degree plans / follow approved degree plans and submit TA requests before the 7 Sep 2026 (2000 EDT) system cutoff. |
| Planning | FY27 Course Requests | Continue normal scheduling. Requests for terms beginning on or after 1 October 2026 will process without disruption. |
| Verification | Submission Confirmation | Ensure TA requests in ArmyIgnitED are submitted and approved NLT 7 days prior to term start date. Ensure your supervisor, as listed by you in ArmyIgnitED, approves TA requests NLT 6 days prior to term start date. |
Required Soldier Actions:
FY27
Courses starting 1 Oct 2026 and beyond
Submit within the standard window (60 to 7 days prior to term start)
ArmyIgnitED
Services
The Computer Lab, located in the Truman Education Center, B3281, offers computers with internet access that support Soldier/unit mandatory training, academic coursework, and research. All Service members, family members, retirees, and DA Civilians are welcome to use the computer lab. The computer lab is open Monday through Friday, 0900-1545.
Fort Sill Army Education Counselors are located at the Truman Education Center, B3281. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday, 0830-1500, and Fridays, 0830-1200. Call (580)442-3201 to schedule an appointment. Education counseling services are provided on topics such as:
- Developing Career Goals
- Determining Educational Goals
- Obtaining a Military Evaluation and Degree Plan
- Requesting Transcripts (High School, College, Joint Services Transcript)
- Applying for Admission to On-Post Colleges/Universities
- Enrolling In College Courses
- Obtaining Tuition Assistance/Credentialing Assistance
- Obtaining Testing Services
- Pre-Commissioning Programs
- Veterans Education Benefits
- Spouse Benefits
The Test Center is located at the Truman Education Center, B3281. The Test Center offers the following Army Personnel Tests (APT): Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT), Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB), Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT), English Comprehension Level (ECL), Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), Selection Instrument for Flight Training (SIFT), and Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). To take any of the Army Personnel Tests, Soldiers must first visit with the Test Control Officer to discuss the specific test desired and to verify eligibility. Call (580)442-4808 to schedule an appointment with the Test Control Officer. Testing is administered by appointment only. Credit by Examination Tests such as CLEP and DSST exams are administered by our National Test Site partner, Columbia College. To take a CLEP or DSST exam, Soldiers must first visit with an Army Education Counselor to discuss the specific test desired and to obtain test referral. Call (580)442-3201 to schedule an appointment with an Army Education Counselor. Testing is administered by appointment only.
BSEP is an on-duty instructional program designed to develop academic skills in reading, mathematical computation, and writing. BSEP provides Soldiers with the academic skills necessary to raise their GT score to 110 or higher on the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT). The goal is to improve job performance, prepare Soldiers for more advanced schooling, increase reenlistment options, and promote retention.
Participation in BSEP provides lessons addressing three specific AFCT subtests that comprise the GT score: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Arithmetic Reasoning.
Word Knowledge: Ability to correctly match vocabulary words with definitions and synonyms and to define the part of speech of at least 180 basic vocabulary words.
Paragraph Comprehension: Ability to analyze and evaluate the use of text structure to solve problems or identify sequences, draw logical inferences and conclusions, and identify the author’s intent.
Arithmetic Reasoning: Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the “language” of mathematics by their use of symbols, definitions, and word phrases, display proficiency in mathematical computations, and implement mathematical techniques to solve applied problems.
Fort Sill Education Center offers classroom BSEP instruction in a 3 week, half-day, format. Scheduled BSEP classes run Monday through Friday, 0800-1200 and/or 1200-1600. Commander’s approval is required for Soldier attendance in BSEP. For more information about BSEP and/or to enroll in the class, contact the BSEP Coordinator at (580)442-4808.
PETERSON’S Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) is interactive over-the-counter software used to help facilitate the BSEP program. The tutorial includes pre-assessments, skill-based math, reading comprehension, and vocabulary lessons, and practice sets and post-assessments.
For GED and ESL classes for family members, contact the Great Plains Technology Center at (580)355-6371 for availability and schedule.
Soldiers without a high school diploma or equivalency may use their Tuition Assistance (TA) benefits to pursue a high school degree completion program. To obtain information about using TA benefits to complete a high school degree completion program, call (580)442-3201 to schedule an appointment with an Army Education Counselor.
Colleges
Cameron University offers more than 60 undergraduate degrees and four graduate programs at ourLawton campus. On-post courses are offered in short- term, noon-hour, and eveningformats. Cameron University also offers a degree completion program that is designed to allow working adults an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree. This program combines past college work with a series of courses in online and evening formats to equal a bachelor’s degree. In some cases, student’s work and life experiences may even count for college credit. This is a flexible program that allows adults to earn a bachelor of science in organizational leadership.
Additionally, we offer associate of science and bachelor of science degrees in interdisciplinary studies. These degrees are designed to serve active duty personnel and goal directed students whose educational needs are not met by one of the university’s present majors.
New students to Cameron, please contact our main campus Admissions’ office at (580) 581-2289 or admissions@cameron.edu for additional information and application process.
For questions concerning enrollment, contact the Registrar’s Office at (580) 581-2231 or registrar@cameron.edu. The Admissions and Registrar’s offices are located on the second floor of North Shepler Tower, 2800 W. Gore Blvd., Lawton, Okla.
At Columbia College-Fort Sill, everything we do is geared toward helping military personnel and other working adults improve their lives through higher education. Whether you want to finish a degree you started years ago or are attending college for the first time, we’ll help you reach your goal of earning an affordable college degree. Columbia College, founded in 1851 in Columbia, Mo., has 35 campuses nationwide, including 18 campuses on military bases. We offer associate and bachelor’s degrees and have three online master’s degrees. We offer in-seat and online undergraduate classes, making it convenient for the adult student to earn an accredited college degree. Our office is located at the Truman Education Center, B3281, and is open 8 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Call (580)353-7884 or visit us at www.ccis.edu/ftsill for more information about our programs.
Terms start every eight weeks with classes at the Harry S Truman Education Center, online, or through our self-paced program. Our courses at Fort Sill can lead to an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts or Business, a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science, Public Administration (general emphasis), Law Enforcement, Fire Science or Business Administration, in addition to other available programs. We also now offer online masters programs. For more information or to enroll, visit us online at https://uiu.edu/locations/fort-sill/ or call Charles Svec, Center Director, at 580-595-9338. Our office is located at the Truman Education Center, B3281, and is open 8 am – 4 pm, Monday thru Friday
Links
Complete briefing online and receive certificate of completion