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AF restores military tuition assistance cap, AF COOL funding
November 22, 2020 — The Department of the Air Force restored military tuition assistance to $4,500 per fiscal year and Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online preparatory course funding for the fiscal year 2021, effective immediately... MORE

AFICA partnership delivers COOL program for Airmen
February 13, 2019 — In partnership with Air University and The Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency recently delivered a follow-on contract to help enlisted Airmen get civilian-recognized credentials for their post-Air Force careers... MORE

Russell Gray, Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line director, explains the AF COOL program to an Airman following a briefing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Installation Contracting Agency recently partnered with Air University and The Barnes Center for Enlisted Education to deliver a follow-on contract for AF COOL. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

AF COOL affords enlisted members access to professional certifications
January 6, 2017 — Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.At least that’s what the revolutionary former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, said. Fortunately, the Air Force offers... MORE

AF COOL allows enlisted members access to funds to achieve credentials and licensures through CCAF according to their Air Force Specialty Code, or AFSC.