Whiteman AFB Education Center

04/01/2026

🚨 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY 🚨

AFI 36-2671, SkillBridge Program has been published.
Key Changes to Air Force SkillBridge
The most significant change to the Air Force SkillBridge program is the introduction of a tiered structure that limits the program's length based on an Airman's rank. This change is effective immediately.

Duration Eligible Ranks
120 Days E-1 to E-5 & O-1 to O-3
90 Days E-6 to E-7, WO to CWO-3, & O-4
60 Days E-8 to E-9, CWO-4 to CWO-5, & O-5

- Effective Date: The policy changes are in effect immediately.
- Existing Approvals: Applications that were fully approved before the publication of the new policy (AFI 36-2671) are not affected by these new length requirements.
- Pending Applications: Any application not fully approved at the time of the new policy's publication will now fall under the new tiered structure.
- Colonels (O-6): Participation for Colonels requires an exception-to-policy approval.
- Commander's Authority: Commanders retain the authority to modify previously approved applications if necessary.

02/04/2026

Greetings! We have returned to duty!

02/02/2026

ATTENTION: Due to the government shutdown, our office will be Closed until further notice.

The On-Base Schools WILL remain open.

Testing Services will be reduced to only mandatory military testing which include Career Development Course (CDC) End of Course Exams and Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) tests.

Your AFVEC account will have an update later today with information about how a shutdown affects Tuition Assistance (TA). Please give the system time to have this information available. You may also want to reach out to your school so that you know their policies for TA students during a shutdown.

12/31/2025

12/21/2025

🎓✨ Whiteman Spirit Alliance Scholarship Program 🎓✨

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the Whiteman Spirit Alliance Scholarship Program!

📅 Application Deadline: All applications must be mailed, postmarked, or dropped off at the WSA Thrift Store by January 31, 2026.

Scholarship categories:
- Military spouses/depedents continued education
- Active Duty and Veterans
- High School Seniors
- Undergraduate students

Take advantage of this opportunity to receive financial support toward your academic goals!

📲 Scan the QR code to apply today!
https://www.whitemanspiritalliance.com/scholarships

Don’t miss out. Apply now and take the next step toward your future. For questions or more information, comment below or email us at [email protected]. We’re happy to help!

Whiteman Air Force Base | Whiteman First Sergeants | Whiteman Air Force Base Community Council | Whiteman Military & Family Readiness Center | Whiteman School Liaison Office | Warrensburg R-VI School District |

11/24/2025

🚨 ATTENTION! 🚨

If your class/es started between 01 October and 17 November and you require Tuition Assistance, you must contact ouf office NLT 05 December for us to input your request.

[email protected]
660-687-5750

11/18/2025

To better assist you, please reach out to the Education Center via email or on AFVEC Messages.

[email protected]

10/01/2025

Services offered by the Education Center have been impacted by the Government Shutdown. Majority of our staff have been furloughed and we are only able to offer limited Testing services during this time. Non-mandatory test will be canceled and rescheduled to a later date. Additionally, MilTA funds have been shut off. Students will not be able to apply for new funding until the Government Shutdown is resolved.

Please get with your college/university to ensure that you are weighing your options to continue your education during this time and make sure you are making the best financial decision for your situation.

On-base Schools are still open and available to assist you at the PDC.

03/12/2025

Today is the day! Come on out to our Education Fair from 1000-1400 and get the information you need to get started on your education! Open to anyone with, or can get, base access!

02/13/2025

‼️25E6 eWAPS UPDATE‼️

25E6 Cycle now begins 3 March instead of 19 February.
Our TCO is working to reschedule impacted members.

01/30/2025

The 25E6 eWAPS testing season runs 02/18/25 – 03/15/25.

The Education Center will host two sessions (0800 & 1300) on Wed, 5 February in room 233 for any tester or WAPS monitor interested in learning more about the process.

Join the Test Control Officer to walk through what you need to know to ensure that your testing session goes smoothly.

01/21/2025

MilTA Interruptions; 16-21 February

The Academic Institute Portal (AI Portal) is undergoing a major system release after a year-long modernization. The Ai Portal will be temporatily unavailable from 16-21 Feb, and is expected to be back online 24 Feb. During this down time the following services will be impacted:

- Applications for MilTA & AFCOOL funding in AFVEC will be unavailable
- Submission of new Education Goals in AFVEC will be unavailable
- All schools, universities, and credentialing providers will be unable to conduct AI Portal functions such as updating grades, degrees, or submitting invoices for payment
- Civilian employees will be unable to apply for CTAP or other civilian development in AFAEMS

The Whiteman AFB Education Center will still be able to assist members who experience disruptions or are affected by this service outage.