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TROOPS TO TEACHERS (TTT) PROGRAM
The TTT program helps separating, discharged, or retired military personnel become certified and employed as K-12 teachers in public schools. Unfortunately, the DoD sunset the program 13 SEP 19. However, the program received FY22 end of year funds to sustain grant agreements with state departments of education and will maintain program services in 25 states until 14 MAY 23. Oklahoma is one of the states that is included. The Oklahoma POC is Mr. Dennis Purvis (dennis.purvis@sde.ok.gov). Interested service members/veterans are encouraged to complete the program interest form @ https://troopstoteachers. zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_ id=7634821859725 or review program information @ www.ProudToServeAgain.com. Upon completion of the program interest form, service members/veterans will be contacted by the state program for counseling and referral services. Service members/veterans interested in teaching within a state that does not have a state program will be contacted by the TTT program office.
NATIONAL TEST CENTER (NTC) OFFERS CLEP/DSST TESTING
The NTC on the Rose State College Campus administers CLEP and DSST testing. All CLEP and DSST exams are FREE to AF personnel the first time taken. Retests of the same test must be paid for by the examinee before testing (no scores will be reported, or transcripts issued before payment is made). NOTE: Use SSN#, not CAC ID# when registering.
Free study materials and practice exams are available via the following:
1. Tinker AFB Library 2. Military OneSource at www.militaryonesource.com 3. Prometric at https://www.getcollegecredit.com/dsst_ practice_exam/ 4. Modern States at https://modernstates.org 5. Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) via the AF Portal 6. DANTES MyVolEd app, CLEP Exam Prep app, and DSST app
Stop by the Education Services Center (bldg. 201SE)
for a list of exams that fulfill CCAF general education requirements.
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Webster University on Tinker AFB offers graduate programs in Management in Leadership, Human Resource Management, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology, as well as dozens of online programs and certifications. Webster University has rolling admissions, with no strict deadline date to apply and no GRE or GMAT required for admission. The Spring term registration is open, and courses begin 9 JAN 23. Please phone us today at (405) 535-0515 or email almaolivo@webster.edu or jeraldharrison82@webster.edu for more information.
ROSE STATE COLLEGE
The Rose State College (RSC) Campus will be closed for the holiday break from 21 DEC 22 to 3 JAN 23. Advisement and CLEP/DSST testing, as well as all other business functions, will not be available during the closure. The RSC Campus will re-open from the holiday break 3 JAN 23. Spring classes for the first 8-week and 16-week sessions begin 17 JAN 23. RSC also offers a second 8-week session that begins 20 MAR 23. The Office of Admissions and the National Testing Center are open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm from 3 JAN to 17 JAN 23. RSC is ready to help you find the best pathway for your career goals. RSC offers the following military dependent and adult civilian scholarships: Lt. Vernon R. Butler U.S. Navy Memorial Scholarship, Tinker Federal Civic Leaders Scholarship, and Tinker Leadership Development Association Scholarship. The deadline for these scholarships is 1 APR 23. Use the following link to schedule a meeting with an advisor: https://go.oncehub. com/MilitaryAdvisement or call 405-736-0350 for additional information.
OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY
Will 2023 be the year you begin a graduate degree? Oklahoma City University’s (OCU) Master of Business Administration is designed for working professionals and members of the military to enhance their career opportunities. Through 12 MBA courses (available evening or online), you will gain new valuable skills for decision making, problem-solving, and communication. To find out more about OCU’s partnership with the OKC Thunder, Leadership MBA Program, and discounted tuition and fees for Tinker students, contact OCU’s Tinker MBA Advisor Cindy Treadway: ctreadway@okcu.edu or 405-208-5154.
OKLAHOMA CITY AVIATION EDUCATION ALLIANCE
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is always accepting applications. Start your degree in March!! Earn your bachelor’s degree and advance your career on base with evening classes and 8-week fast-track terms. Apply to start for any of 5 terms throughout the year! Southeastern Oklahoma State University, as a member of the Aviation Education Alliance, offers 5 bachelor’s degree options in Aviation Management: Safety, Maintenance, Business, Production and Operations, and Security. Also, we offer a very popular master’s degree in Aerospace Administration and Logistics that can be obtained in 1 year. Apply today! Visit us at the SE/AEA Office (appointments only) in the Education Services Center (bldg. 201SE), call (405) 733-2210 or email Lori Rupert at LRupert@se.edu for more information.
PARK UNIVERSITY
Make your New Year’s Resolution to invest in yourself! Park University offers a variety of academic programs in Business Administration, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Human Resource Management, and Logistics, that include concentrations and minors. Tuition rates are discounted for active duty service members. We also have rates for veterans, dependents/spouses, civilians, and federal employees. We offer five 8-week terms annually and have free tutoring! Spring 1 term dates are 09 JAN 23 to 05 MAR 23 and we’re offering: FI360 - Financial Management Wednesday’s from 5:30-8:30 pm. Spring 2 term dates are 13 MAR 23 to 07 MAY 23 and we’re offering MA120 - Basic Concepts of Statistics Wednesday’s from 5:00-8:00 pm. Call today to schedule an appointment to navigate the path to academic success and check off that resolution! Contact the Campus Center Director, Angela Perry, at 405-7326149 or email: angela.perry@park.edu.
ITT
Here at the Tinker Information, Tickets and travel office we can help you book your dream vacation. Want to visit the Eiffel tower or dive deep in the waters of Hawaii? Prefer a cruise we can help you find the perfect one? Need a little adventure, how about discounted attraction tickets. Need a Fed Ex drop off location, we’ve got you covered. We would love to help you out with with any of your travel needs. Give us a call or stop on by!
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