Enlisted Commissioning
Many enlisted personnel are not aware of all the commission opportunities available to them. If you are interested in earning a degree to commission as an officer, UTSA is the host university for Air Force ROTC in San Antonio. Any student who attends UTSA, UT Health Science Center, Trinity University, University of the Incarnate Word, Our Lady of the Lake University, St. Mary's University, and any Alamo Community College can join our program.
The Air Force offers three enlisted commissioning programs available to its members: ASCP, SOAR, and POC-ERP. Even members from other services can apply for ASCP and POC-ERP.
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**Note: as of 2008, book money has increased to $900 per year, and stipend range has increased to $300-500 per month.
The base education office is your point of contact for all enlisted commissioning programs. Access your Virtual Education Center from the AF portal.
**Note: only accessable from .mil domain
Click here for ROTC qualifications. For application procedures and deadlines, AFOATS.
If your interested in reading the program regulation, read AFI36-2013.
ASCP
The Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP) offers active duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a commission while completing their bachelor's degree as an Air Force ROTC cadet. Those selected separate from the active duty Air Force, join an Air Force ROTC detachment and become a full-time college student with a 2-4 year scholarship.
POC-ERP
The Professional Officer Course-Early Release Program (POC-ERP) offers active duty enlisted personnel who can complete all bachelor's degree and commission requirements within two years an opportunity for an early release from active duty to enter Air Force ROTC. Those selected separate from active duty, join an Air Force ROTC detachment and become a full-time college student.
SOAR
Similar to ASCP, the Scholarships for Outstanding Airman to ROTC (SOAR) allows enlisted personnel to separate from active duty and receive a 2-4 year scholarship while pursuing their commission through Air Force ROTC.