Military Tuition Assistance
If you are Active Duty, the Air Force will pay up to 100% of your college Tuition.
The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
CCAF is the only degree-granting institution of higher learning in the world dedicated exclusively to enlisted people. If you are a career-oriented airmen or NCO, the CCAF can offer you a unique opportunity to earn a job-related, two-year Associate in Applied Science degree. CCAF is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges.
Visit the CCAF website for more information.
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
SOC colleges and universities are dedicated to helping you and your family get college degrees. You can take courses in your off-duty hours at or near military installations in the United States, and overseas.
For more information on SOC, visit the website.
Other Air Force Education Resources
Student Loan Repayment Program (LRP)
If you are a college student or graduate who qualifies for the Loan Repayment Program (LRP), the Air Force will pay, upon enlistment, up to $10,000 of your student loans acquired from a college level education.
To learn more about the Loan Repayment Program, visit the Air Force Website.
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS)
General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program
The centerpiece of the Air Force Aid Society's education initiatives is the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program which provides grants to selected sons and daughters of active duty, Title 10 AGR/Reserve, Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty, retired, retired reserve and deceased Air Force members; spouses (stateside) of active duty members and Title 10 AGR/Reservists; and surviving spouses of deceased personnel for their undergraduate studies. The value and success of this program, is demonstrated in the 74,679 grants disbursed since the first awards were made for the 1988-1989 academic year. In recognition of escalating college costs, the Society has increased the award amount to $2,000 for all qualifying applicants.
Use of funds is limited to tuition, books and fees, or other direct educational expenses.
Click here for details and more how to apply for the AFAS Grant.
General George S. Brown Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP)
The purpose of the Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) is to provide partial tuition assistance for spouses of Active Duty airmen or officers, who accompany members to overseas locations and will be attending college programs.
For Eligibility Requirements please visit the Air Force Aid Society website.
