To participate in Air Force ROTC, you need only to be a full time undergraduate or graduate student at a participating school. In order to complete the program you will need to:

• Register as a student at Jackson State University (**Register as a transient students if you attend of our crosstown universities.**)
  1. Go on jsums.edu
  2. Click Admissions
  3. Apply for Admission
  4. Complete the Appropriate Admission Application 
  5. Create an Account
  6. Pay the $25 (dollar) Non-Refundable Fee
• Once admitted, you must retain 80% attendance and take the Air Force Qualification Test by December of your sophomore year

In addition to the basic requirements, you will also need to:

• Be physically and medically qualified
• Be of good moral character
• Be in good academic standing

(All academic majors are eligible to join that span from undergraduate to graduate studies.)

The AFROTC curriculum is divided into two key phases: the General Military Course (GMC) and the Professional Officer Course (POC).

GMC consists of 1-credit hour lectures focused on Air Force history and foundational military knowledge. POC, taken in your junior and senior years, includes 3-credit hour courses that dive deeper into leadership, management, and national security policy.

All cadets — whether in GMC or POC — also attend a weekly Leadership Laboratory (LLAB), where they develop practical skills through activities like group leadership projects and drill and ceremonies. Additionally, cadets participate in physical training sessions twice a week to maintain fitness and build resilience.

A key milestone in the program is Field Training, a rigorous summer training course typically completed between the sophomore and junior years. Field Training challenges cadets both mentally and physically through a series of leadership exercises, team-based challenges, and fitness events — all designed to prepare you for success as a future officer.

Junior ROTC and Civil Air Patrol Alumni

Cadets with prior experience in Junior ROTC (JROTC) or military high school programs may be eligible to waive up to all four General Military Course (GMC) 1-credit hour classes. The number of waived courses depends on how many years the cadet participated in JROTC—regardless of the branch (Air Force, Army, Navy, or Marines).

Similarly, cadets with a background in Civil Air Patrol (CAP) may qualify to waive one to three GMC courses, based on the level of CAP award they earned.

Scholarships may be offered that pay up to full tuition, fees and textbooks. In addition, contracted cadets will receive up to $5,400 stipend per year, $900 yearly textbook stipend, and possible full room and board coverage for scholarship recipients for JSU students only. Please click here for more scholarship information.

College Students:  Qualified undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the AFROTC program are eligible for scholarships if they meet the requirements. Selection is based on GPA, physical fitness, standardized test scores and overall performance as a cadet.

High School Seniors:  There are four-year scholarships available on a competitive basis to high school seniors. Visit www.afrotc.com to start application.

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