Requirements and Scholarships

Take the First Step with DET075

Interested in joining Air Force ROTC at SDSU or one of our affiliated crosstown colleges? Start by filling out the DET075 Interest Form to let us know you’re ready to learn more. Once submitted, you’ll be invited to attend one of our monthly Zoom Info Sessions, held every second and fourth Tuesday from 4:00–4:45 PM. These sessions are a great opportunity to ask questions and see if the program is the right fit for you.

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be a full time student (12 credits/term or 9 credits/term for Masters) at SDSU or an affiliated crosstown college (40% of our students are from crosstown schools) Please check here if your college affiliated 
  • Have at least three years of college or graduate school remaining starting in a Fall Semester (four years is preferred)
  • Be a US citizen by the time of contracting (between your second and third year in the program)
  • If you have prior military experience, we'll need your DD214 and/or DD368.
  • Be 42 years old or younger at time of college graduation
  • Pass a Physical Fitness Assessment and meet body/weight standards
  • Pass a Department of Defense Medical Review Board (DoDMERB)
  • *CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS* Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above if joining in a Spring term or a 2.5 cumulative GPA if joining in a Fall term.

AFROTC Fast Facts Handout

Commitment

Upon graduation and earning your commission as an officer, you will have a 4 year service commitment (some specialized fields have longer service commitments such as pilots-10 years, Combat Systems Officer/Air Battle Manager-6 years).

Scholarships

Air Force ROTC offers many different scholarships for high school students nearing graduation as well as college students who have already completed one year of ROTC. To find out more and get started click the link below: Scholarships | U.S. Air Force ROTC (afrotc.com)

Benefits

  • A career right out of college--the Air Force offers a variety of colleges to choose from. Find out about some of the career fields that may interest you at https://www.afrotc.com/life-after-rotc/
  • Medical and Dental Care
  • Low-cost Life Insurance
  • 30 days of Paid Vacation
  • Tuition assistance for advanced degrees
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Exciting Travel Opportunities

Air Force ROTC is a great opportunity to serve your country, get a degree and have a full college experience, further your leadership skills, and make an impact as an officer in the Air Force or Space Force.

Contact AFROTC

Being an Air Force or Space Force Officer is a unique and exciting career path. If you are interested in receiving additional information, please contact us below to find out more!

AFROTC Detachment 075
5500 Campanile Drive ENS 385
San Diego, CA 92182-7238
(619) 594-5550
[email protected]

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE CORE VALUES:

INTEGRITY FIRST. SERVICE BEFORE SELF. EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO.