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Air Force ROTC. Disclaimer: Information given is subject to change without notice by AETC and the Holm Center Source: www.afrotc.com. What is Air Force ROTC?. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
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Air Force ROTC Disclaimer: Information given is subject to change without notice by AETC and the Holm Center Source: www.afrotc.com
What is Air Force ROTC? • Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps • Prepares you to become an Air Force Officer while simultaneously working on your Bachelors Degree • Offers growth, opportunity and the ability to succeed • Officer Training Program for College Students • Oldest commissioning source • Other options include: • Air Force Academy (USAFA) / Officer Training School (OTS) • There are scholarship opportunities for high school students & In-College students • Students may apply starting June 1 of junior year for HSSP • AFROTC.com is the only way to apply Our mission: “Develop Quality Leaders for the Air Force”
Job After Graduation • Completion of AFROTC requirements & Graduation • Receive commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force • Go on Active Duty (start your new job) • Some cadets enter active duty the day after commissioning • Dates are dependant on multiple factors
Where are we located? 140+ ROTC Detachments More than 1100 cross town schools Detachments encompass multiple colleges/universities
Schools in Georgia • Georgia Institute of Technology • Agnes Scott College • Clark Atlanta University • Clayton State University • Emory University • Georgia State University • Kennesaw State University • Mercer University, Atlanta • Morehouse College • Oglethorpe University • Southern Polytechnic State University • Spelman College • University of West Georgia • University of Georgia • Gainesville State College Oconee Campus • Valdosta State University • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Georgia Military College • Park University *For a list of schools outside of Georgia, visit afrotc.com
Scholarships for High School Seniors • High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) • 3-4 year scholarships available • Very competitive • Students can apply at www.afrotc.com • Types of scholarships • Type 1: Full tuition • Type 2: Up to $18,000 per year • Type 7: Up to in state rate per year • Book allowance: $600 per year • Monthly, tax free stipend • Deadline to apply: December 1, 2014 for online application Freshman Option: Try the program for a year, no commitment or repayment of scholarship money
Basic Scholarship Eligibility • Be a U.S. Citizen prior to scholarship activation • Graduate from High School • Age 17 by scholarship activation; no older than 31 by Dec 31 of commissioning year • No previous full-time college enrollments (joint high school/college programs are an exception) • Cannot be a single parent (handled on a case by case basis) • Meet physical fitness standards
Academic Eligibility • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (only 9th-11th grades considered) • Minimum SAT score of 1180 or • Minimum ACT score of 26 • Writing scores are not included
HSSP Historical Qualifications • Starting College Fall 13 • • 14,201 Applicants • • 12% Selection Rate • ‒ 80% Tech • ‒ 10% Foreign Language • ‒ 10% Non-Tech • • Scholarship Types • ‒ 5% Type 1 • ‒ 15% Type 2 • ‒ 80% Type 7 • • Average Selectee • ‒ 1296 SAT • ‒ 29.3 ACT • ‒ 3.77 GPA • Starting College Fall 12 • • 14,678 Applicants • • 30% Selection Rate • ‒ 80% Tech • ‒ 6.8% Foreign Language • ‒ 12.9% Non-Tech • • Scholarship Types • ‒5% Type 1 • ‒ 15% Type 2 • ‒ 80% Type 7 • • Average Selectee • ‒ 1305 SAT • ‒ 29.4 ACT • ‒ 3.79 GPA
Other Scholarship Opportunities • In College Scholarship Program (ICSP) • 2-3.5 year scholarships available • Competitive • Can’t apply; based on commander’s recommendation • Pays tuition/fees • Type 2: Up to $18,000 per year • Type 3: Up to $9,000 per year • Type 6: Up to $3,000 per year • Book allowance • Monthly, tax free stipend
Critical Dates • June 1- Scholarship Cycle Begins • Dec 1- Scholarship Application Deadline • Jan 9- All required paperwork must be submitted • May 31- Final Date for scholarship recipients to submit statement of intent and letter of admission
Other Resources • US Air Force Academy- www.academyadmissions.com • Enlisting in the Air Force- www.airforce.com • High School Scholarships: http://www.afrotc.com/ • For questions regarding medical school, nursing or foreign language programs please contact your admissions officer
QUESTIONS? 2d Lt Keven Abraham goldbar165@afrotcadmissions.com (404) 894- 3751