What is AFROTC?
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
To join AFROTC and become an active cadet, you must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen (or obtain citizenship before Field Training)
- Be able to pass the Air Force Fitness Test (Prior to the selection board for Field Training)
- Complete a Medical Evaluation for service (DoDMERB)
- Meet age requirements:
- Minimum: 14 years old
- Maximum: 39 by graduation (with waivers possible up to 42)
- For scholarships: must commission before age 31
- For rated fields (Pilot, RPA, etc.): must commission before age 29 (waiverable for RPA)
You must also maintain full-time student status and a minimum 2.0 GPA (2.5 if on scholarship).
- For scholarships: must commission before age 31
- For rated fields (Pilot, RPA, etc.): must commission before age 29 (waiverable for RPA)
You must also maintain full-time student status and a minimum 2.0 GPA (2.5 if on scholarship).
AFROTC Timeline
On a typical 4-year plan, students take 3 credits of AFROTC Courses during their Freshman/Sophomore years, then 5 credits their Junior/Senior years.
Scholarships
For specific information on scholarships, visit the official scholarships page on the Air Force ROTC website at https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships
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High School Scholarship Program (HSSP)
Type 1: Full Ride
Pays 100% of Tuition and Fees for four years.*Type 2: Pays up to $18,000/year for four years.*
Scholarship Requirements: Scholarship Requirements
How to apply: Application Process | High School Students
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In College Scholarship Program (ICSP)
Type 1: Full Ride
Pays 100% of Tuition and Fees for three years.Type 2: Pays up to $18,000/year for four years.
College Student Scholarship Types | Scholarships | U.S. Air Force ROTC
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Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA)
Up to $18,000/year for Junior/Senior years.
This in-college scholarship is awarded to certain eligible individuals not already on scholarship who receive an enrollment allocation and thus are selected to commission into the Air or Space Force.
* HSSP and ICSP recipients may be eligible to have a 5th year funded for Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) Approved 5-year Majors.
* All scholarships may be converted to a $10,000/year “housing allowance” for University billed housing.
Frequently asked questions
During your first two years you will be required to participate in an average of 5-7 hours per week towards AFROTC. This consists of the following weekly routine: Two 90-Minute Leadership Laboratory, two Physical Training sessions, and a 1-hour Air Force studies class.
Physical Training is mandatory 2 days per week, Monday and Wednesday. We work out from 0615-0730. We workout either outside or inside, depending on weather.
Our uniform days are on Leadership Laboratory days, which are Tuesdays. We will also wear our Physical Training Uniforms for our Physical Training sessions.
No! In fact, the majority of freshmen do not have scholarships before entering the program.
There is no set deadline, however, generally you are required to have at least 3 years remaining as a full time college student to complete the program. Contact the recruiting officer for more information.
Yes. Before the school year begins, prospective cadets can sign up for the Freshman Orientation Training Exercise (FORTE). FORTE involves learning more about the detachment directly from the Cadets, some ice-breaker social activities, and even some introduction to basic Drill and Ceremonies. It’s a great way to meet new people, get to know current detachment Cadets, get to know campus, and get a taste of AFROTC with commitment in a fun, relaxed environment.