Location: SSG Glenn H. English, Jr., Army Education Center
202 Bastogne Avenue, Room 140, Fort Campbell, KY 42223
APSU Building: 203 Bastogne Avenue, Fort Campbell, KY 42223
Phone: 931-221-1400
Website: http://www.apsu.edu/mva/apfc
Mission Statement
The mission of the Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell is to prepare our military and civilian students in the acquisition and development of the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities required for entry into and/or advancement in their academic, professional, technical, or management fields of endeavor or career choices. With focused learning, modern equipment, and varied methods of instruction by quality faculty, we assist our diverse student body through a process of academic rigor with a focus on exceptional customer service and personal attention.
Meet the Staff
The helpful staff at Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell are also a part of the Military and Veterans Affairs Division of APSU which offers many services for our military, veterans, and their families.
- Ben Drummond - Executive Director
- Julie Mellon - Office Supervisor
- Erin Maywood - Administrative Assistant
- Tina Zanders - Student Success Coordinator and Lead Academic Advisor
- Ana Pla Rosario - Academic Advisor
- Barry Coate - Custodian
The Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell serves military, veterans, family members, and civilians through five eight-week terms per year. This is a key part of what makes Austin Peay Cetner at Fort Campbell unique. Our Center is a one-stop shop that primarily serves military-affiliated students, but all students are welcome to use our services.
Services Available
Student Services
- Admission Application Assistance - Additional information regarding Admissions may be located at Admission to Austin Peay
- Transcript Assistance - Requesting an APSU Transcript or sending transcripts to APSU.
- Academic advising and registration - We help students get advised and registered for five eight-week sessions per year, ensuring they stay on track with their degree plans. Advising is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and walk-ins are welcome.
- Reviewing military transcripts to maximize student credits.
- Registration support - Assisting students in One Stop to register for classes.
- Registration procedures, dates, and information are announced prior to the beginning of each term. Fees for registration must be paid at the time of registration. Current policy stipulates that, while all classes and programs are open to the public, active duty military personnel will have priority.
- Degree planning - Helping students understand degree requirements and plan their coursework effectively.
- Financial benefits and tuition assistance - Helping students navigate Federal Tuition Assistance, VA benefits, grants, and scholarships.
- Students are encouraged to apply for financial assistance by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available via the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students should file an application for admission to the University at the same time they apply for financial aid. Students who qualify for financial assistance will be notified by an award letter from the Student Financial Aid Office. The award will be divided into four (4) disbursement periods consistent with the four-term schedule per academic year offered through AP Center at Fort Campbell. Please refer to the financial aid section of this Bulletin to view the types of federal aid that are available. Also, please visit www.apsu.edu/financialaid for more information.
- Army Ignited and key dates -
- Soldiers must establish an Education Goal (select degree plan); select home school; upload their degree file (DegreeWorks pdf from AP One-Stop); and input their APSU Student ID (A00XXXXXX) to fully complete the process.
Soldiers must be advised and enroll in courses through APSU One-Stop and then access AIED to create the TA request and have it approved to confirm their course enrollment. Students will be dropped from their classes without an approved TAR on file in AIED if no other aid is available. Students are responsible for paying or coordinating payment (i.e. financial aid) for any student fees not covered by Military Tuition Assistance. Unpaid fees may also result in students being dropped from their classes.
- APSU Student ID Cards issued
Student Support
- A computer lab with online access, a printer, and CAC readers.
- Tech for MAS Loan Program – APSU military-affiliated students can borrow TI-84 Plus graphing calculators free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis for the semester.
- Texts for Vets Loan Program – A student-driven initiative that relies on textbook donations to provide free textbook loans to APSU students on a first-come, first-served basis for the semester.
- Librarian support – Available two days a week in the APSU Building 203 to assist students with research, writing assignments, and homework.
- Green to Gold Briefs – Held once a month for soldiers interested in becoming Army officers through the Green to Gold program.
- Veterans Upward Bound – Available three days a week to support veterans transitioning into college.
- Educational Opportunity Center – Provides daily support to assist students with college access and success.
Additonal Student Services Links
Textbooks
The APSU bookstore is conveniently located off College Street in Clarksville, Tennessee and offers a variety of textbooks, computers, and other course materials to help prepare students for success. Open to the community, the bookstore also provides a selection of general reading books, a café that serves Starbucks drinks, and an assortment of collegiate products ranging from apparel to novelty items.
Additionally, the bookstore has a smaller location, in the Fort Campbell Education Center on the Ft. Campbell Army Post, that is open at the start and end of each term.