Students successfully completing the requirements for an undergraduate degree and the Air Force ROTC program enter the Air Force as second lieutenants. Applicants must be able to complete graduation requirements and be commissioned before reaching age 30. Uniforms, textbooks and related materials are furnished to program participants without charge. There are additional benefits for those awarded scholarships. During summer field training, students receive pay, food, uniforms, housing, medical care and transportation to and from training.
Scholarships are available on a competitive basis.
High school students seeking scholarships should submit an application before December 1 of their senior year. Enrollment in the GMC does not confer military status. Students wanting to take the POC must complete prerequisite courses, pass the Air Force commissioning physical and be admitted by the department head. POC members are student officer candidates, they are obligated to complete the course, accept a commission in the Air Force, and serve a short tour of active duty. They should apply by January of the year before entering the program.