Air Force Students -- Welcome to SFCC

GEM is a partnership between the Community College of the Air Force and State Fair Community College to offer general education courses online for Air Force personnel who want to complete the CCAF Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements.

Why choose SFCC?

• We are an accessible, student-centered institution that has maintained accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission for more than 40 years.
• SFCC is an Air Force friendly college that has operated an extended campus site at Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri, since 1988. We understand how important it is to provide personalized service to military personnel.
• The directors of Admissions and Financial Aid are Air Force retirees who will be responsive to your educational needs. Phil Kimmel, director of SFCC's Western Region that serves Whiteman Air Force Base, is retired Air Force, and he is your GEM contact. 
• GEM students receive the in-district tuition and fees rate, which is the lowest rate offered. For 2009-2010 that rate is $82 per credit hour. Online classes have an additional fee of $25 per credit hour for a total of $107 per credit hour.  
• Spouses and dependents of military personnel can also receive the in-district tuition and fees rate.* 
• Our online instructors have successfully completed a course designed to teach them how to deliver quality instruction via the Internet.
• More than 100 classes of online courses are available. 
• GEM students have priority when registering for online classes.

Why was SFCC selected to participate in the GEM program?

• SFCC is a member in good standing of the Service members Opportunity College (SOC).
• SFCC has been a partner in education with the U. S. Air Force for more than 21 years.

Other online degrees you can earn at SFCC--

Starting fall 2009, you can earn an online degree or certificate in selected programs. Click SFCC Online to view what degrees are offered.