programs Education

United States Air Force Academy

     United States Air Force Academy
    HQ USAFA/RR
    2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 2300
    USAF Academy, CO  80840-5016
    Phone:   800-443-9266
    Email:  USAFA_RRS.orgmail@afacademy.af.edu 
    Website: www.academyadmissions.com 
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    A candidate must obtain a nomination in a category authorized by law
    before he or she can be considered for appointment.  Completed online
    Pre-Candidate questionnaire must be received by the         
    Academy prior to December 31st of the year before entry.    
    Once the initial pre-candidate questionnaire is completed additional 
    Information will be required.  
    An applicant must also be between 17 and not past their 23rd birth-
    Day on the year of entry, a U.S. Citizen unmarried, with no dependents,      
    Of good moral character, qualified both academically and medically, and   
    In good physical condition.  For nominations, apply to your members   
    In Congress or to the Vice-President of the U.S. directly. Deadlines 
    For nomination requests vary with the individual member of Congress; 
    however, it is advisable to request a nomination as soon as possible 
    after March 1 of your junior year to enter the Academy upon graduation 
    from high school.

    There are no tuition charges; the cost, including room, board, and
    medical and dental care, is borne entirely by the U.S. government.  In 
    addition, a monthly salary is paid to cadets for supplies, clothing
    and personal expenses.  Careful management of the money covers 
    obligations, with only a small amount remaining for personal use.

    All cadets are on full scholarship at the Air Force Academy and must
    live in on-campus dormitories and wear uniforms.  Graduates of the 
    four-year service academy will receive a Bachelor of Science degree,
    accept an appointment and serve as commissioned officers in the Air 
    Force or Space force for at least 8 years after graduation, 5 of which            
    Must be active duty and the remainder as inactive reserve, becoming 
    Eligible to request separation after 5 years of service.