Educat io n S er vi ce s
EDUCATION SERVICES Bldg. 201SE // 405.739.7408 Mon - Thur: 7:15 am - 4 pm Fri: 7:15 am - 4:30 pm
AIR UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATE TO BACCALAUREATE COOPERTIVE PROGRAM
The Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC) links Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) graduates to online accredited civilian academic institutions that offer baccalaureate level educational opportunities to Air Force enlisted personnel. The AU-ABC program offers baccalaureate degree opportunities to CCAF graduates that maximize military credit application. AU-ABC information can be accessed via the Air Force Portal/ Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) by clicking on the Education Programs tab. There are three different categories (CAT) of AU-ABC programs. The AU-ABC CAT I program is designed for Airmen with a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) associate in applied science (AAS) degree. These CCAF graduates are guaranteed that no more than 60 semester hours of additional credit will be required to complete a baccalaureate degree. The AU-ABC CAT II program is designed primarily for Airmen who are currently enrolled in a CCAF AAS degree program. Partnering institutions will identify prerequisite coursework (no more than three courses/nine semester hours) the CCAF student needs to complete as part of their CCAF General Education and Program Elective requirements. These courses would simultaneously fulfill both the CCAF AAS and AU-ABC degree requirements. Upon completion of his/her CCAF degree, the student would be guaranteed that no more than 60 semester hours of additional credit will be required to complete an AU-ABC baccalaureate degree; provided the student completed the specific prerequisite coursework. Finally, the AU-ABC CAT III program requires CCAF AAS graduates to complete more than 60 semester hours of credit beyond the AAS, but meet all other AU-ABC specifications. Airmen must be currently serving in the active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserves or Air National Guard to participate in an AU-ABC program. Degree requirements may be completed after a student retires or separates from the Air Force. The Education Services Center, located in bldg. 201SE, is your first contact for any AU-ABC question or for additional information.
CAREER PATH DECIDE TOOL
The Department of Defense offers a career pathway and education advisement tool called Career Path DECIDE (https:// www.careerpathdecide.org). Career Path DECIDE will allow Service members interested in using Voluntary Education programs such as financial support for certifications, licensures, and apprenticeships, as well as post-secondary education Tuition Assistance benefits, to access a tool designed to guide them toward high-growth careers for which they PAG E 2 0 | TIN K E R L IV I NG | D EC EM B ER 2020 | TINK ER L IV ING.COM
