Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Education Center

• Apply for TA via AFVEC portal https://afvec.us.af.mil
• Apply for TA up to 45 days prior (60 days for Army), no later than 7 days prior to the course start date. Recommendation to submit 30 days prior to the start of class to clear any barriers.
• Once TA is approved; send a copy of the approved TA voucher to DMEC@pima.edu

Assistance with TA Form or AFVEC Portal is available during Base Education office:

Walk-in hours: Tue. - Thur.: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Phone: 520-228-2645 or email 355FSS.FSDE.Education@us.af.mil

In order to help you get started at Pima Community College, we provide assistance with the following processes in our office at Davis Monthan Air Force Base:

• Admissions Application
• Assessment Testing
• Academic Advising
• Degree Plan
• Financial Aid (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa)

All non-military affiliated, U.S. born Pima students are welcome to attend classes at Davis-Monthan. Pima students attending classes at Davis-Monthan AFB must show:

• Picture Identification: (*driver’s license, State ID, or passport) *REAL ID REQUIRED
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship: official copy of U.S. birth certificate
• Pima Class Schedule printed from MyPima under My Student Schedule section
• Department of the Air Force signed copy of Memorandum for all Davis Monthan AFB Students

Students driving vehicles onto the Base must show driver's license *(REAL ID REQUIRED), proof of auto insurance, and vehicle registration.

Passes for entry to the Base can be obtained at the Visitor's Center at the Craycroft/Golf Links Gate daily between Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

Students may obtain Base passes beginning one week before the start of class.

To meet Homeland Security regulations, the government will conduct any background checks it deems appropriate to maintain law and order and ensure the security of the personnel and property on the installation.   

All Pima Community College students enrolled in any course offered at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base must undergo a criminal background check to gain permission to enter the Base. 

As required by DMAFB Security Personnel, Pima Community College will provide the name, Social Security number and date of birth of any Pima student enrolled in or ceasing enrollment in classes taught on DMAFB.

• Set up your account or sign-in
• Register for the test desired
• During test registration, make sure “Eligible for DANTES?” answer is YES
• Select “Testing center”, not remote site.
• While serving active duty, first attempt at each test is completely covered by DANTES funding
• Receive your registration ticket #
• To schedule you can come in, call or send an email to DMEC@pima.edu
  • You must include: Name of the test, Ticket Registration Number, Time/Day you would like to take the test and a good phone number to reach you.
  • Study materials available on clep.collegeboard.org and modernstates.org

NOTE: Admission as a Pima student is NOT required to take part in CLEP/DSST/Pearson Vue Testing

• To schedule you can come in, call or send an email to DMEC@pima.edu
• Be sure to include the Name of the test, Time/Day you would like to take the test and a good phone number to reach you.

• For issues with Pearson VUE registration; you must contact Pearson VUE directly

NOTE: Admission as a Pima student is NOT required to take part in CLEP/DSST/Pearson Vue Testing.

• TA must be approved through members' command:
• Apply for TA through your branch of service portal 45 days prior to the start of the term. Cutoff for submission is 7 days prior to the start of term:
  
  • Air Force Tuition Assistance
  • Army Tuition Assistance
  • Navy Tuition Assistance
  • Marines Tuition Assistance
  • Coast Guard Tuition Assistance
  • National Guard Tuition Assistance
    
    • Air Force National Guard
    • Army National Guard
  • Reserve Tuition Assistance
    
    • Army Reserve (USAR)
    • Navy Reserve (USNR)
    • Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR)
• Provide all official transcripts from previously attended institutions of higher education, CLEP, DSST and CCAF or JST transcripts.
• Meet with an PCC advisor at DMAFB for degree advising and to obtain an evaluated degree plan
• Submit approved tuition assistance forms either at the Davis-Monthan office or send it to dmec@pima.edu

We’re here to help!

Contact us for more information about tuition assistance.

My Career Advancement Account

• For spouses of service members on active duty in pay grades E-1 to E-6, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-2
• High School Completion is Required
• Max Tuition Benefit of $4,000.00 with annual fiscal cap of $2,000.00
• Covers tuition including differential tuition at Pima. Will NOT cover fees, books, etc.
• Will not cover General Studies/ Liberal Arts degrees and preparatory courses.
• If you are interested in this program, you must apply online at https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa to create an account and see if you are eligible.