The previous two posts sum it up. I was given the heads up and passed the word onto the others in Meridian that 30 June '07 was the last day to order the old format, DEP, mail-in tests. I just finished up using the "study guide" and got signed off on EWS. I have the "study materials," however, you will indeed have to take the courses on base. Depending on where you are stationed, they can be very laid back or a bit more serious. You might even be lucky enough to have a certified instructor give the courses on the ship, so I would start talking to your base education reps. Whatever you do, don't sleep on this. It will creep up on you later on in your career and can bite you where the sun don't shine! Best of luck bro.