Air Force ROTC has many benefits for cadets contracted in the program.
- Full-tuition scholarship opportunities for high school students entering college as freshmen (Apply here)
- In-college scholarship opportunities (full tuition for technical majors and up to $18,000 per year for non-technical majors)
- Charles McGee Leadership Award ($18,000 per year for tuition) only after field training
- Language immersion and travel opportunities
- Air Force ROTC uniforms provided
- $300-$500 nontaxable monthly stipend during the academic year while on scholarship and/or within the Professional Officer Course
- $900 book allowance per year
- Visits to Air Force bases
- Various voluntary summer internships and training opportunities
- Life as a normal college student
Upon graduation and successful completion of Air Force ROTC, one receives a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force or United States Space Force. One will then have a mandatory service commitment of four years as a line officer, six years if selected to be a Combat Systems Officer (CSO), Air Battle Manager (ABM), or Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot, and ten years if selected to be a Pilot (manned aircraft). Once on active duty, one will receive all of the following benefits:
Pay: | – Highly competitive salary and benefits package. – For more information regarding military pay click here. |
Vacation: | 30 days with pay each year |
Medical Care: | Provided at no cost |
Social Life: | On base swimming pools, bowling, golfing, tennis, Officers club, and movie theaters at reduced rates |
Education: | Opportunity for higher education with tuition aid |
Retirement: | Retirement pension based on grade at retirement and years of service |
Advancement: | Promotions based on initial appointment, grade, and experience |
Shopping: | Tax free shopping on military installations |
Travel: | Space available (also known as Space-A) travel on military aircraft |
VA Benefits | – GI Bill – Home Loans – Life Insurance click here. |