Eligibility

Individuals interested in attending a resident course should contact their local education and training office for the latest information on the school program and application procedures. To be eligible, individuals must have an academic or experience background compatible with the course, and must require the knowledge and experience they will gain from attendance. Military commanders and civilian supervisors will ensure the best possible selection of qualified personnel who meet course prerequisites are nominated to attend the courses. In addition, there must be reasonable assurance of a continuing need for the individual's services. Civilian employees must not be serviced under a temporary appointment with a specific time limit.

Employees with less than one year of current, continuous Federal Civilian Employment are not eligible by law, except in unusual circumstances, if the training is provided through "Non-Government Facilities." Air Force military personnel attending PCE courses will incur an additional active duty commitment per Table 4 of AFI 36-51. Information on active duty commitments for other services, if applicable, is available through the service's education and training personnel offices. Non-commissioned officers (E-7 through E-9) are eligible to attend any course which stipulates NCO eligibility in the course prerequisites.

Individuals who do not meet course prerequisites but wish to attend a course of instruction may submit a DD Form 1556 with a Request for Waiver of Course Prerequisites letter attached. The waiver must be approved by the instructor prior to acceptance in a class.