Ft. Carson Army Education Center

Located at the corner of Specker and Ellis, Building 1117, Room 118
Campus Box 40
Fort Carson, CO 80913
719.502.4200
719.502.4201
1.888.milprog
mil.programs@ppcc.edu

 

Cheri Arfsten, Interim Director 

Gail Bicknell, Office Manager

Vanessa Cook, Academic, Career and Transfer Advisor

Rich Rayborn, Credit for Prior Learning Evaluator

 

The Fort Carson Military Programs office of Pikes Peak Community College offers classes leading to the following degrees/programs:

·      Associate of Arts (AA)

·      Associate of Science (AS)

·      Associate of General Studies (AGS)

·      Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

·      Certificate of Achievement 

Financial Assistance:
Army Tuition Assistance
Veterans Education Benefits
Federal Financial Aid
Top-Up Program - for information, please contact your local Education Center.
Soldiers using Active Duty Tuition Assistance must see their Education Counselor prior to registering with PPCC.

Placement Testing:
All new PPCC students must complete the Placement Test prior to course registration. Transfer students should contact the Ft. Carson office prior to taking the Placement Test. Placement Testing is conducted at Fort Carson on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Placement Testing is conducted on a walk-in basis.

 

Alternate Wednesdays by appointment only, 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. 

For additional information and/or to schedule an appointment, please call (719) 502-4200.

 

Computer Lab:
The computer lab is open for the conduct of Open Entry/Open Exit Courses. The lab is open for student use on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Fridays 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Access to Fort Carson:
Non-Department of Defense students cannot gain access to the on post Pikes Peak Community College office unless they have received a current post vehicle pass at one of the post entry gates. Be aware that all vehicles that do not have a Department of Defense decal will be searched.

Ensure you have a current driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance.

Enter Fort Carson through any access gate between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Although there are several gates that can be used, the most common are Gate 1 (the main gate off Highway 115), Gate 4 (“B” street gate just past the PPCC Centennial Campus) and Gate 20 (Fountain/Widefield).

After registering for classes, please inform the PPCC staff that you will need a letter to obtain a post pass sent to Gate 1 (Highway 115 entrance) Visitor Center (ask for directions from the PPCC office staff). The hours of the Visitor Center are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will receive a pass that will be good for the dates of your class(es). Using this pass, you will be able to enter the post through any of the normal entry points.

For additional information, please contact the PPCC office at (719) 502-4200.