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Base Alameda Education Center

Commander USCG Base Alameda Education Center Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 3 Alameda, CA 94501-5100

Education Mission Statement

Base Alameda Education Center at Coast Guard Island provides the highest standard of educational program that will heighten Coast Guard personnel educational opportunities for success in their professional career and as well as their personal lives. The education center also assists CG members with career progression and guides them to achieve their personal goals and strengthen their community.

Education Services Available

Assessment and Transcript form
Tuition Assistance and TA Waiver
Coast Guard Foundation Grants
Supplemental Education Grants (SEG)
Education Testing Services (ETS)
College Level Exam Program (CLEP)
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests
SAT and ACT
State Tuition Policies
Troops to Teachers
Request form for Testing once you have completed the request form please email this to the ESO email @ (D11-PF-PSSUALA_ESO@uscg.mil) and they will confirm your seat.
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Defense Language Proficiency Test Form
CGMA Application form

Office & Testing Hours

Education Center Hours:

0700-1500 Monday - Friday

Drop-ins welcome, service is on a first come, first serve basis.
Request an appointment for personalized service: phone (510) 437-3946/5846 is the best way to coordinate.

Testing hours & Policy

Tuesdays @ 0800 & 1245: EOCT 3rd, 2nd, 1st Class Petty officer, EPME 3rd, 1st, and Senior Chief Petty officer.
Tuesdays @ 0945: DANTES Standardized Subject Test (DSST)
Members are required to sign up at least 2 days before the test. Sign up via email by sending your test request form or phone (510-437-3946).
Wednesday @ 0800: Private Exams (paper and online) per student’s request: SAT (2^nd Wednesday), ACT (4^th Wednesday) Test can take 4-5 hours.
Thursday @ 0800 hours: Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) ASVAB/AFCT.

The Education Center has a list of tutors for members. Please call (510) 437-3946 for availability.

Students taking a test in Education Center classroom

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Last Modified 7/11/2012