Education 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 Education Services Division location, Welcome Center, B4700, 5th floor. 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 Education Services Division location, Welcome Center, B4700, 5th floor. 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)442-3201 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 BSEP instruction in-seat and virtually in a 3 week, half-day, format. Scheduled BSEP classes run Monday through Friday, 0800-1200 and/or 1230-1630. 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)442-6009/2811.

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.

The Fort Sill Transition Education Counselor assists transitioning Soldiers with GI Bill questions and other financial aid programs that help them to pursue their educational goals. The Fort Sill Transition Education Counselor also facilitates a monthly MY Education two-day workshop, guiding Soldiers through a variety of decisions involved in choosing degree programs, college institutions, funding sources, as well as completing the admission process. For more information, call (580)442-5943.

To register for the MY Education Workshop, please contact the Fort Sill Transition Assistance Program Office at (580)442-2222.