U.S. Air Force - Officer Education

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Helping You Get Your Education
The Air Force Tuition Assistance (TA) program is designed to help active-duty personnel pursue voluntary, off-duty educational opportunities. The program pays 100 percent (up to $250 per semester hour or equivalent) of the cost of college courses with a limit of $4500 per fiscal year. Courses and degree programs may be academic or technical and can be taken from two- or four-year institutions on-base, off-base, or by correspondence.

The Montgomery G.I. Bill (MGIB) is an assistance program created to attract high-quality men and women to the Armed Forces. The MGIB program provides up to 36 months of benefits to eligible persons for education and training opportunities. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship/on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following your release from active duty.

TDSP
If you’re working on an engineering or meteorological degree, the Air Force Technical Degree Sponsorship Program (TDSP) can help you earn money while you finish your college education. Engineering and meteorological students within 24 months of graduation can enter the TDSP program. Each candidate must successfully meet and complete at an Office Training School (OTS) board. Once selected, each candidate receives an active duty E-3 (Airman 1st Class) enlisted pay stipend while attending school. You’ll have peace of mind receiving a regular paycheck so you can concentrate on your studies. Upon graduation, you’ll be commissioned as an officer and get started in an Air Force job that utilizes your technical skills.