United States Air Force Academy
Building 5136
USAFA , CO 80840
719.502.4300
719.502.4301
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PPCC AFA Staff
Cheri Arfsten, Interim Director of Military Programs
Gail Bicknell, Office Manager
Ron Shields, Program Manager
The United States Air Force Academy Military Programs office of Pikes Peak Community College is open on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Financial Assistance:
Air Force Tuition Assistance
Veterans Education Benefits
Federal Financial Aid
Top Up Program - for information, please contact your local Education Center.
Placement Testing:
All new PPCC students must complete the Placement Test prior to course registration. Placement Testing is offered at all three campuses, the Ft. Carson Education Center and at the Peterson Air Force Base Education Center. Transfer students should contact the local Military Programs office prior to taking the Placement exam. For additional information, please call (719) 502-4300.
CLEP Testing:
First and third Wednesdays of every month by appointment only, 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Call 719.502.3390 to schedule an appointment.
DSST Testing:
First and third Wednesdays of every month by appointment only, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Call 719.502.3390 to schedule an appointment.
Access to the USAFA:
North Gate: Drive west to Stadium Boulevard. Make a left turn onto Stadium Boulevard. Turn right on Community Center Drive. At the top of the hill turn left onto the third street, which takes you into the Community Center west parking lot. Drive to the last row to park your vehicle. As you face the building, you will see a large open-air entrance way. Walk through the entrance way and down the stairs to the lower level. Go through the two sets of double doors to get to the main office.
South Gate: Take South Gate Boulevard west. After crossing the bridge, South Gate Blvd. turns into Staduim Blvd. Continue north on Stadium Blvd., then turn left on Communtiy Center Drive. At the top of the hill, turn left onto the third street, that takes you into the Community Center west parking lot. Drive to the last row to park your vehicle. As you face the building, you will see a large open-air entrance way. Walk through the entrance way and down the stairs to the lower level. Go through the two sets of double doors to get to the main office.
