HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

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HORIZONS

ADVANCE YOUR EDUCATION. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE.

We shape America’s leaders and help you serve your strengths while you serve your country. If you are interested in earning a college degree and joining the Air Force, there are ways we can help you get started.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND HIGHER GOALS

AIR FORCE AFROTC

AFROTC allows you to attend the college of your choice with scholarship opportunities that can cover your tuition, additional stipends and the opportunity to graduate as an officer in the Air Force or Space Force.
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A LEADING INSTITUTION

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY

The Air Force Academy is a university unlike any other. In addition to having your tuition fully covered, you’ll be surrounded with a supportive and high-achieving community of fellow cadets and graduate with a career secured as an officer in the Air Force or Space Force.
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE

When you join the Air Force with a high school diploma or GED, you automatically begin earning credits toward an associate degree in applied science so you can advance in your career while expanding your education.
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HIGH SCHOOL

START LEADING SOONER

If you’d like to get a sense of what the Air Force has to offer as you prepare for your future, there are two high school opportunities to explore.

Junior ROTC

Junior ROTC (JROTC) isn’t a regular high school class. You’ll become physically and mentally stronger while you grow as a leader and learn alongside retired Air Force instructors.

Flight Academy

If you’re interested in aviation, the Flight Academy is a fully paid program that teaches you how to fly with the guidance of real Air Force pilot instructors. Learn in the classroom and gain flight hours in the sky.

BENEFITS

YOUR HARD WORK WILL PAY OFF

All Airmen receive a variety of benefits throughout their careers and after. For education and career advancement, the Air Force provides various forms of tuition assistance as well as the time to pursue your educational goals while keeping your career.
  • The Air Force Tuition Assistance (TA) program is designed to help active duty personnel pursue voluntary, off-duty educational opportunities. Currently, the program pays 100 percent (up to $250 per semester hour or equivalent) of the cost of college tuition with a limit of $4,500 per fiscal year. Courses and degree programs may be academic or technical and can be taken from two- or four-year institutions on base, off base or by correspondence.

  • Eligible, active duty Airmen can receive up to 36 months of benefits for education and training opportunities outside of the Air Force through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. These benefits may be used for undergraduate and graduate degree programs, vocational and technical training, tutorial assistance, books, supplies and monthly housing. Generally, benefits are payable for 15 years following release from active duty and may be transferred to spouses or dependent children.

     

  • A veteran benefit program, the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) was created to assist military members in paying for college. Eligible, enlisted Airmen may receive up to 36 months of benefits for education and training opportunities outside of the Air Force. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship or on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following release from active duty.

     

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LEARN A TRADE

The Air Force provides top training in hundreds of different careers. Build skills from scratch or strengthen ones you already have while earning incredible benefits.

In addition to valuable skills, you can also earn an enlistment bonus of up to $55,000 across a wide range of careers.

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