ERAU Air Force ROTC FAQ

HOW CAN I ENROLL IN AIR FORCE ROTC?
You do not have to have a scholarship to enroll in Air Force ROTC. You simply register for Air Force ROTC like you register for AF201 (one credit hour) and AF201L (Leadership Lab). Air Force textbooks and uniforms are provided free of charge by Air Force ROTC.

ARE AIR FORCE ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE?
YES. You can complete for an Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) scholarship during the senior year of high school. Several different areas are evaluated: grade point average (GPA), class ranking, ACT/SAT scores, extracurricular activities, leadership positions, and an interview with an Air Force officer. Scholarships are awarded in science, engineering, and non-technical fields. Currently, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, and computer engineering majors at Embry-Riddle are in demand. The scholarship (usually Type I - full tuition, or Type II - $15,000 annual cap) pays tuition, lab and incidental fees, a $300/semester textbook allowance, and $250-$400 a month (tax-free) during the school year. As an extra incentive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides a minimum $30,000 scholarship assurance to three and four-year designees. This is payable $7,500 per academic year. The scholarship pool may be limited by program and pool of qualified applicants. The scholarship is activated upon enrollment and is for the Fall and Spring semesters. This scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to be in good standing for ROTC tuition scholarship.

ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ALREADY ON CAMPUS?
YES. Freshmen and sophomores in any degree program may complete for in-college scholarships. Freshmen and sophomores have the opportunity to earn a 3 or 2-year scholarship. Additionally, all contract Air Force cadets receive $250-$400 a month (tax-free), regardless of scholarship status.

IS MAJORING IN AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE THE BEST WAY TO
GET A PILOT SLOT?
NOT REALLY. Primary emphasis for pilot selection is on your Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) scores, grades (GPA), physical fitness test, and our evaluation of your potential. Your academic major is not a factor. The Air Force wants the highest qualified people to be pilots. It is based on merit and very competitive.

WHEN DO I INCUR A COMMITMENT TO THE AIR FORCE?
During Air Force ROTC, you have no commitment until you accept a scholarship or enter the Professional Officer Course. This commitment requires completion of the AFROTC program in pursuit of a commission. Once you commission as an Air Force officer, you will receive a service commitment of at least 4 years. Should you be awarded a pilot or navigator slot, pilots will serve 10 years after completion of training and navigators will serve 6 years after completion of training.

ERAU Air Force CONTACT

Captain Donald Hutchison
Air Force ROTC Det 028
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, Arizona 86301-3720
Toll Free: 800-888-ERAU ext. 3868
Dial Direct at 928-777-3868
Email: hutchisd@erau.edu