When you become a member of Air Force ROTC, you’ll enjoy college life just like every other student on campus. But in addition to sporting events and study groups, you’ll also be part of a tight-knit community of driven individuals striving to get the most out of their college experience, their career, and their lives.
If you're interested in joining the ROTC make sure you have the following information with you when you show up for in-processing:
- Birth Certificate or Naturalization Paperwork (original)
- Social Security Card (original)
- College Transcripts
- Boy Scout/Girl Scout Certificates
- Cadets are required to report all involvements with civil, military or school authorities, regardless of the severity, disposition, or the date of the involvement. Underage involvements, sealed or expunged, must also be reported.
Information for Future Cadets
Information for High School Seniors interested in Air Force ROTC
Are you are a high school senior? Apply for the AFROTC High School Scholarship Program (HSSP). These scholarships typically cover full tuition and fees at any university. The window for applying opens in July during the student's senior year in high school.
Air Force High School Scholarships
Another way to earn an Air Force ROTC scholarship is through the In-College Scholarship Program. The AFROTC staff nominates qualified candidates for the In-College Scholarship each year; there is not an online application for an In-College Scholarship.
Scholarships of either type are offered to the best qualified candidates based on their:
- Demonstrated leadership
- Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment score
- Cumulative GPA
- SAT/ACT scores (or AFOQT scores for In-College Scholarships)
- Medical clearance
If you plan on attending the University of Iowa we recommend you apply for admission as soon as possible, so you do not have to worry about being accepted into the University of Iowa.
If you are thinking about attending Kirkwood Community College or Coe College, you are still able to participate in the AFROTC program at the University of Iowa. Both Coe College and Kirkwood Community College are cross-town affiliated with the University of Iowa AFROTC program. (Coe College Admissions), and (Kirkwood Community College Admissions).
Joining the AFROTC is a great opportunity to meet new people and make great friends while working towards your degree and commissioning into the United States Air Force!
If you have any further questions please contacts us, and we will be happy to answer your questions.
2-Year Scholarship Available to All Qualified Cadets
Air Force senior leaders introduced the Charles McGee Leadership Award to provide tuition or housing assistance to all Air Force ROTC cadets that demonstrate the ability and intent to commission into the Air Force and Space Force. The CMLA is a 2-year scholarship to help relieve financial burdens and allow all qualified cadets to focus on their academic and leadership development. Eligible cadets are granted a two-year tuition award of $18,000 per year, or this can be converted to a housing benefit of up to $10,000 per year.
This scholarship will be available to all cadets who have successfully completed field training and entered the Professional Officer Course upon the start of their junior year of college.Named after Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, a fighter pilot and Tuskegee Airman during World War II, CMLA marks a significant change in how scholarships are awarded and represents a valuable tool for AFROTC leadership to grant financial assistance to qualified cadets who had not previously received a scholarship upon entry into the program.
With CMLA, now 100% of all qualified cadets in their junior and senior years will be eligible for this scholarship. For more information, visit the CMLA frequently asked questions here.
Information for Current College Students
It's not to late to join the program and become an officer in the United States Air Force!
Freshman: You can join the program by simply signing up for the AS100 class and the Leadership Laboratory class.
Sophmores: You can join the program by simply signing up for the AS100 or AS200 class, and the Leadership Laboratory class. You will be brought up to speed by your peers and will compete for a slot to go to Field Training when you complete your sophomore year of college. You will be able to commission with three years of ROTC and four years of college completed. You must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and meet all physical and screening standards.
Juniors and Seniors: Although ROTC is primarily a commissioning program for undergraduate students, outstanding and deserving candidates who will have a bachelor's within the next 1-2 years might qualify to join the Air Force ROTC program. If you fall into this category, contact the detachment.
Scholarships Available for Air Force ROTC Members
There are various scholarships available for High School Students, College Students, and Enlisted Airman.