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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 Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell is committed to supporting the academic achievement and professional advancement of military and civilian students through high-quality instruction, comprehensive student services, and accessible educational resources. The Center fosters a supportive, student-centered learning environment in which faculty and staff collaboratively promote student success. Through rigorous academic programs and evidence-based instructional practices, the Center prepares its diverse student population with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for success in their chosen academic and career pathways.
Meet the Staff
As part of the Military and Veterans Affairs Division of APSU, the helpful staff at the Center at Fort Campbell offer many services for our military, veterans, and their families
- Ben Drummond - Executive Director
- Julie Mellon - Director of Operations
- Liza Skeie - Administrative Assistant
- Tina Zanders - Director of Military-Affiliated Student Success
- Ana Pla Rosario - Coordinator of Military-Affiliated Advising
- Chris Henry - 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 the 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 – Provide assistance with completing the admissions application and checking the status of an application. 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 - Provide academic advising services and assistance in registering for all university terms, including the five eight-week Fort Campbell 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 by appointment, and walk-ins are welcome around start-of-term or TA deadlines.
- Reviewing military transcripts – The Center at Fort Campbell offers JST reviews to maximize student credits.
- Registration support - Assist students in registering for classes in One Stop.
- Registration procedures, dates, and information are announced prior to the beginning of each term.. Current policy stipulates that, while all classes and programs are open to the public, active duty military personnel will have priority.
- Degree planning - Help students understand degree requirements and plan their coursework effectively.
- Financial benefits and tuition assistance - Help 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.govAlso, please visit www.apsu.edu/financialaid for more information.
- Army IgnitED and key dates - Provide assistance with establishing Army IgnitED education goals and applying for tuition assistance funding.
- 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 may [JM1] 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 Assist students in obtaining a physical or digital ID Card.
Student Support
- Computer labs with online access, printers, 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 in the APSU Building 203 to assist students with research, writing assignments, and homework. Loaner laptops are available on a first-come basis.
- 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
Additional Student Services Links
- Academic Status and Retention
- Drop/Add
- Grade Reporting
- University Wide Degree Requirements
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.
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