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MilitaryPrograms & Services NorthwestFloridaStateCollegeisanofficial“MilitaryFriendlySchool”andoffersavarietyofspecializedservicesandprogramsformembersofthemilitary,veteransandtheirdependents.PartofFlorida’ssystemofpublichighereducation,NWFSC hasanannualenrollmentofmorethan17,000 studentsatsevencampusesandcentersin OkaloosaandWaltonCounties. Studentsbenefitfromconvenientaccesstoacademicopportunitywithmorethan1,000day,evening,weekend,hybrid,fast-trackandeCampusonlinecoursesofferedeachterm.NWFSCclassesaverage21studentsandfreetutoring/academicservicesareavailable.NWFSCtuitionisamongthelowestinFlorida,allowingyoureducationdollars togofurther.Seewww.nwfsc.edu/militaryfor moreinformation.
NWFSC Eglin AFB or Hurlburt Field CentersEglin Air Force Base Center (850) 200-4180
Hurlburt Field Center (850) 200-4190 www.nwfsc.edu
Military FriendlyNorthwest Florida State College
Military Tuition Assistance (TA)EligibleActive-Dutyservicemembersmayreceiveupto$4,500annuallyofTuitionAssistance(TA)towardahighereducationatNWFSC.BecauseNWFSCoffersamongthelowesttuitionandfeesinFlorida–youreducationdollarsgofurtheratNWFSC.ContacttheBaseEducationOfficeatyourmilitarystationforfurtherinformationonTuitionAssistanceorGIBillbenefits.
Eglin AFB Base Education Office: (850) 882-2632 NWFSC Hurlburt Center: (850) 200-4190
Scholarship Opportunities - NWFSC FoundationTheNWFSCFoundationannuallyoffersmorethan300scholarshipsincludingmanywhichmayprovidepreferencetomilitarymembers,veteransortheirdependents.TheapplicationperiodisgenerallyJanuarythroughMarchforscholarshipswhichbeginthefollowingFallterm.
NWFSC Foundation: (850) 729-5357 www.nwfscfoundation.org
English-as-a-Second Language & Adult EducationNWFSCofferscoursesforadultsinliteracy,English-as-a-SecondLanguage(ESL),AdultBasicEducation(ABE),GEDpreparationandjobreadinessskills.Thecoursetuitionisalowsetfeeof$30persemesterandincludesallstudentmaterialsandsupplies.CollegereadinessandcareerpreparationservicesarefreeofchargetostudentsenrolledintheAdultEducationprogram.Registrationdatesandtimesarethesameasforregularcollegesemesters.Coursesareofferedatthecollege’sNicevilleandFortWaltonBeachcampuses,andattheNWFSCRobertL.F.SikesCenterinCrestview,NWFSCChautauquaCenterinDeFuniakSprings,andtheNWFSCSouthWaltonCenterinSantaRosaBeach.
NWFSC Adult Education: (850) 729-5387 or (850) 200-4100
www.nwfsc.edu/AdultEd
NWFSC Centers at Eglin & Hurlburt, Seven College LocationsNorthwestFloridaStateCollegeoperatesfull-timeeducationalcentersatHurlburtFieldandEglinAirForceBaseinthebaseeducationcenters.The265acreNWFSCmaincampusislocatedinNiceville.AjointcampuswiththeUniversityofWestFloridaislocatedinFortWaltonBeachandNWFSCalsooperatescentersinCrestview,DeFuniakSpringsandSouthWalton.TheNWFSCEglinandHurlburtCentersofferavarietyofcollegecourseseverytermscheduledduringtheday,eveningoronweekends.ThecollegealsooffersanextensiveeCampusonlineprogram.AsaServicemember’sOpportunityCollege,NWFSCallowsdegreecompletionthroughtransferringcoursesbacktoNWFSCintheeventofaPCSmove.
NWFSC Eglin AFB: (850) 200-4180, Education Services Bldg. #251
NWFSC Hurlburt Center: (850) 200-4190, Education Services Bldg. 90220
For courses offered each term at NWFSC Eglin and Hurlburt Centers
see www.nwfsc.edu/schedule
Veterans Affairs Office TheNWFSCVeteransAffairsOfficeadministersvariousveterans’anddependents’educationalassistancebenefitprogramsoftheUSDepartmentofVeteransAffairsforstudentsattendingNWFSC.Newstudentsshouldvisitthecollege’sVAwebpageforinformationonusingtheirbenefits.AllstudentsarestronglyencouragedtoreturnallrequiredpaperworktotheVeteransAffairsOfficeatthemaincampus inNiceville,locatedinFinancialAidattheStudentServicesCenter.TheNWFSCVeteransAffairsofficealsoprovidesinformation,guidanceaboutentitlements,assistancefilingclaimstotheDVA,certifiesenrollments,andprovidesothersupportiveservicesforveteranstudentsandeligibledependentsenrolledatNWFSC.
NWFSC Veterans Affairs: (850) 729-5375 www.nwfsc.edu/financialaid/veterans
Bachelor’s Degrees
Credit for Military TrainingCCAF to AS Degree
DoyouhaveyourCommunityCollegeoftheAirForce(CCAF)degreeorareyoustrivingtoachieveit?AcademicaccomplishmentsaregreatforEPR’sandforfutureresumeenhancement!NWFSCoffersauniqueprogramwhereyoumayapplyyourCCAFcreditstowardaNWFSCAssociateinScience(AS)degreeinIndustrialManagementTechnology.Forinformation,contacttheNWFSCEglinAFBorHurlburtCenters.
• Transferupto45creditsfromaCCAFdegreetocounttowardasecondcollegedegree.
• Ifyouhavecompletedcollegecreditatotherinstitutions,sendofficialtranscriptstoNWFSCandproceedwithcoursestowardtheASdegree.
• Studentsmustcomplete15credithoursatNWFSCtomeetdegreerequirements.
• Studentsmustcompleteotherdegreerequirementssuchas18hoursofGeneralEducation(English,Humanities,Math,SocialScience,Speech,NaturalScience)andGEB1214BusinessandSupervisionTechnology.
Innovative & eCampus
Amongthebachelor’sdegreeprogramsofferedatNWFSCaretwoBachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees; Project Management and Management & Supervision.Theseinnovativebaccalaureateprogramsoffertracksofspecializationsoyoumaytailoradegreetomeetindividualcareergoalsorjobrequirements.TheManagement & SupervisiondegreeincludesareasofemphasisinSupervision,PublicServiceManagement,HealthcareManagementandHumanResourcesManagement.TheProject Management degree includesareasofemphasisinAcquisitions,ProjectManagement,QualityImprovement,andTechnologyManagement.TheseprogramsareespeciallydesirableeducationaloptionsforgraduatesoftheCommunityCollegeoftheAirForceandforindividualstransitioningfromactivedutymilitarytothecivilianworkplace.Courseworkisdesigned
• WhenyoumeettheCCAFtoASrequirements,fileyourgraduationintentformfortheNWFSCAssociateinSciencedegreeinIndustrialManagementTechnology.
Transfer Credit for Military Basic TrainingWithyourAARTStranscriptyoucanreceiveupto 4collegeelectivecreditstowardanyAssociatedegreeprogramatNWFSC.
Transfer Credit for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Programs NWFSChasanagreementwiththe7thSpecialForces,18DeltaTacticalMedicgrouptoacceptsomeoftheArmytrainingintotheNWFSCParamedicprogramforcredittowardearningtheParamediccertificateandtheEmergencyMedicalServices(EMS)AssociateinSciencedegree.ForinformationcontacttheEMSprogramofficeat(850)729-4924.
withtheworkingstudentinmindandisofferedinflexible,non-traditionalformat.ThemajorityofinstructionintheBASprogramsisofferedthroughevening,eCampusonlinelearning,orhybridclasses.StudentsreceivethefullrangeofarticulationandtransferrightsguaranteedbyFloridalawthroughcommoncoursenumberingandthestatewidearticulationagreement.Call(850)729-4900.NWFSCalsoofferstheBachelor of Science in Nursing,anRNtoBSNcareerladderdegreeopentothosewhoholdanRNlicense.AllupperdivisionnursingcourseworkinthisdegreeisofferedonlinewithclinicalfieldworkscheduledthroughoutOkaloosaandWaltoncounties.Call(850)729-6444.Thecollege’sEducationprogramoffersBachelor of Science degrees in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Math,Middle Grades Science and Early Childhood Education.Call(850)729-6440.
Advanced Technology & DesignArchitectural Design & Construction TechnologyDrafting & Design Technology • AutoCADFoundations • DraftingDesign
Engineering Technology • AdvancedTechnologySpecializationOption • DigitalDesign&Modeling SpecializationOption • DigitalManufacturingSpecializationOption •MechanicalDesign&Fabrication SpecializationOption
Companion Certificates •CNCMachinist •Computer-AidedDesign&Drafting •DigitalManufacturingSpecialist •EngineeringTechnologySupportSpecialist •RapidPrototypingSpecialist
AppliedWeldingTechnologies(Certificate)
BusinessAccounting Technology • AccountingTechnologyManagement
Business Administration • BusinessManagement • BusinessSpecialist(Marketing)
Customer Relationship Management • CustomerServiceTechnology
Office Administration •MedicalOfficeManagement • OfficeManagement • OfficeSpecialist
Computer Science/EngineeringComputer Engineering Technology •MicrocomputerRepair/Installer
Computer Information TechnologyComputer Programming & Analysis • ComputerProgrammer • ComputerProgrammingSpecialist
Database TechnologyInternet Services Technology • InformationTechnologyAdministration • InternetTechnologyAdministration •WebDevelopmentSpecialist
IT Security • DatabaseandE-CommerceSecurity
Network Systems Technology • AdvancedNetworkInfrastructure • DigitalForensics • IPCommunications • NetworkEnterpriseAdministration • NetworkInfrastructure • NetworkSecurity • NetworkServerAdministration • NetworkSupportTechnician • UNIX/LinuxSystemAdministrator
Graphics & Digital MediaDigital Media/Multimedia Technology • DigitalMedia/MultimediaAuthoring • DigitalMedia/MultimediaPresentation
Graphics Technology, Graphic Design OptionGraphics Technology, Visual Artist Option • GraphicDesignProduction • GraphicDesignSupport
Health SciencesDentalAssisting(Certificate)Health Services Management
Health Sciences (cont.)MedicalCoder/Biller(Certificate)Nursing R.N.Radiography
Public SafetyCriminal Justice Technology • AuxiliaryLawEnforcementOfficer • CorrectionalOfficer • LawEnforcementOfficer
Emergency Administration & Management • EmergencyAdministrator&Manager • HomelandSecurityEmergencyManager
Emergency Medical Services • EmergencyMedicalTechnician(EMT) • FirefighterBasic • Paramedic
OtherEarly Childhood Education • ChildCareCenterMgmtSpecialization • ChildDevelopmentEarlyIntervention • Infant/ToddlerSpecialization • PreschoolSpecialization
Industrial Management TechnologyParalegal StudiesRecreation Technology
Theater/Entertainment/RecordingMusic Production Technology • AudioTechnology(RecordingArts)
Theater & Entertainment Technology • ActingSpecializationOption • CostumingSpecializationOption • DanceSpecializationOption •MusicalTheaterSpecializationOption • TechnicalTheaterSpecializationOption
StageTechnology(Theater/Ent.)Certificate
Programs of StudyBachelor’s Degrees
NorthwestFloridaStateCollegeoffersbaccalaureatedegreesinNursing, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Mathematics, Middle Grades Science, Project Management,andManagement & Supervision.Admissiontotheseprogramsisopentoallqualifiedapplicants.Visitwww.nwfsc.edu/bachelor formoreinformation.TheManagement&SupervisiondegreeincludesareasofemphasisinSupervision,PublicServiceManagement,HealthcareManagementandHumanResourcesManagement.TheProjectManagementdegreeincludesareasofemphasisinAcquisitions,ProjectManagement,QualityImprovement,andTechnologyManagement.
Associate in Arts Degrees
TheAssociate in Artsdegreeprovidesfulltransferofcreditforthosestudentswhowishtopursueabachelor’sdegree.AspartofFlorida’spublicsystemofhighereducationcollegecoursesatNWFSCcarrythesamecoursenumbersasthoseofferedatthestate’suniversitiesandarerecognizedasequivalentcourses.Oursmallclasssize,qualityfacultyandpersonalattentionprepareyouforsuccessinanydegreeprogramyouwishtopursue.
Adult General Education
NWFSCofferscoursesforadultsinliteracy,English-as-a-second-language(ESL),AdultBasicEducation(ABE),vocationalpreparatory/jobreadinessskills,GEDpreparation,andtheGEDtestforthehighschoolequivalentdiploma.Call(850)729-5387.
Associate in Science Degrees, Certificates and Diplomas
Nationalstudiesindicatethat8outofevery10jobsrequiretrainingbeyondhighschool,butnotnecessarilyafouryeardegree.TheAssociate in Science(AS)isthetwo-yearcareereducationdegreeofferedbyNWFSCtoprepareyoufordirectentryintotheworkforce.Shouldyouchoosetocontinueyoureducation,theASdegreeisnowfullytransferableintomostNWFSCbachelor’sdegreeprograms.Seewww.nwfsc.edu/careerprograms.AllAssociateinSciencedegrees(notedinboldbelow)havecompanioncertificates(notedundereachASdegree)thatmaybeusedasacareerpathtowardtheASdegree.Studentswhocompleteoneormorecertificate(s)inacareerpathcompleteapproximately45%-50%ofcourserequirementsforthecompanionASdegree.
NWFSC Eglin AFB or Hurlburt CentersEglin: (850) 200-4180 • Hurlburt: (850) 200-4190
www.nwfsc.edu
MyCAA Benefits!Make the Most of
• Moreoptionsofaccreditedprogramsintheapprovedcareerfields–NWFSCoffersmorethan70shorttermcareerCertificatesandAssociatedegreeprogramsthatqualifyforMyCAAfunding.
• NWFSCtuitionandfeesareamongthelowestinFloridasoyoureducationdollarsgofurther!In-statefeesapplyformilitaryandtheirdependents.
• Fullyaccreditedcreditsacceptedintransferatcollegesnationwide.
• Flexiblescheduling, Fast-Trackterms,weekend,night&eCampusonlinelearningoptions.
• Morethan1,000classeseachterm–Getthecoursesyouneedtosucceed!
MyCAA ParticipantsNWFSC Admissions for
STEP1: ApplyforNWFSCadmissiononlineatwww.nwfsc.edu/Admissions.Thereis nochargetoapplyforadmission toNWFSC.
STEP2: ResidencyForm–Selectoption“G”fromlistandrecordtheActiveDutymember’snameasthe“Claimant”.
STEP3: Presentcopyofrecentmilitaryorderstoanycampustoclaimin-statetuition.ActiveDutyDependent(s)name(s)mustbeontheorders,ifnot,mustpresentmilitaryIDwithsponsor’sname.
• Freetutoring:in-person&online,professors&advisorsavailableforindividualattention &support.
•State-of-the-artfacilities,7convenientNWFSCcampus¢erlocations.•AServicemember’sOpportunityCollege(SOC)partner–finishyourdegreeevenifyouPCS!TheSpouseCenter,throughMilitaryOneSource,offerseligiblemilitaryspousescomprehensivehigh-skill,high-wageeducationandcareeropportunitiestosupportthepursuitofportablecareers.MyCAAaccountsmayprovidea$4,000maximumbenefitwitha$2,000fiscalyearcap.FundingislimitedtoonlyAssociatedegreesorcertificationsandlicensureprograms.
Seewww.militaryonesource.mil.
STEP1: Toregisterfortheprogramgoto https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/default.aspxorcall(800)342-9647forassistance.
STEP2: Inputclassesforthecurrentsemester ofattendance.
STEP3: Enterdollaramountforclassespercreditwithoutfees.
STEP4: VisitMyCAAportaltocheckstatus.STEP5: Onceapproved,printanddeliverTuition
AssistanceformstotheNWFSCBusinessOfficeoranyNWFSCcampustopayfor yourclasses.
MyCAA BenefitsFee Payment using
NWFSCisanofficialDepartmentofDefenseapprovedcollegefortheMyCAAprogramwhichprovidesfinancialassistancetoeligiblemilitaryspouseswithupto$4,000fortheireducation.NWFSCisyourbestchoiceforutilizingyourMyCAAbenefits:
“Northwest Florida State College is dedicated to the concepts of equity and equal opportunity. It is the specific intention of the college not to discriminate on
the basis of age, color, ethnicity, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, genetic information, or gender, in its employment practices or in
the admission and treatment of students in its programs or activities.”
Chautauqua Center908U.S.Highway90WestDeFuniakSprings,FL32433(850)200-4100or892-8100
Eglin CenterEducationServicesBuilding251,Room127
502WDAvenueEglinAirForceBase,FL32542(850)200-4180or678-1717
Hurlburt CenterEducationServicesBuilding90220
221LukasikAvenueHurlburtField,FL32544
(850)200-4190or884-6296
Robert L. F. Sikes Education Center805E.JamesLeeBlvd.Crestivew,FL32539
(850)200-4141or689-7911
Niceville Campus100CollegeBlvd.Niceville,FL32578(850)678-5111
South Walton Center109GreenwayTrail(offHwy.331South)
SantaRosaBeach,FL32459(850)200-4160or267-2888
Fort Walton Beach Campus1170MartinLutherKingJr.Blvd.FortWaltonBeach,FL32547
(850)863-6500
Rev. 11/7/2013 rm