Scholarships & Pay
Scholarships
AFROTC offers scholarships for cadets participating in AFROTC. More information on AFROTC scholarships and to apply for AFROTC scholarships can be found at www.afrotc.com.
- All scholarships include $900 annual book allowance
- All scholarships pay tuition and fees
- All scholarships include a monthly stipend, amount dependent on your year:
- Freshmen (AS100) - $300
- Sophomore (AS200) - $350
- Junior (AS300) - $450
- Senior (AS400) - $500
- All contracted POC cadets will receive the monthly stipend regardless of whether they have a scholarship.
Categories
High School Scholarships
The High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) requires at least a 26 ACT or 1180 SAT score, 3.0 GPA, and attempt an official Air Force Fitness test. This test includes a 1.5 mile run and one minute each of push-ups and sit-ups. You may find the most current standards in AFI 36-2905. The regional Gold Bar Recruiter is specifically tasked to assist with HSSPs. The phone number is 520-861-2994 or visit High School Scholarship Application.
Enlisted Scholarships
A variety of scholarships are available to enlisted members.
Note: these programs typically apply to Active Duty personnel only. The programs are ASCP, SOAR, and POC-ERP.
Review enlisted scholarship programs.
In-College Scholarships
The In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) is open to AFROTC program college freshmen and sophomores; eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP scholarships by their school's AFROTC detachment commander. Nominees are rank-ordered based on their leadership ability, grades, fitness and overall participation in the AFROTC program. HQ AFROTC makes the final decision and awards scholarships. The nomination deadlines are established by HQ AFROTC.
Air Force Pay
While many of your peers may struggle to find jobs after college, graduates of AFROTC begin their Air Force careers in vital leadership roles. Rewards and benefits include:
- A military commission as a Second Lieutenant (requires college degree and completion of AFROTC requirements)
- Appointment by the President of the United States
- Extensive travel opportunities
- Tax-free Housing and Subsistence allowance each month in addition to base pay
- 30 days of paid vacation plus government holidays
Service and Obligation
Initially, enrolling in an AFROTC class carries NO SERVICE COMMITMENT for the first two years. Scholarship recipients and Field Training graduates sign a contract to commission upon graduation. After earning a degree and completing all AFROTC requirements, cadets are commissioned into the United States Air Force as Second Lieutenants. The total military service obligation is 8 years - all graduates are called to active duty for 4 years and are subject to recall for an additional 4 years as inactive reservists. Officers who attend additional training, including pilot training, incur additional commitments.