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class=" heading-03 hero-title text-shadow " aria-label="EXPAND YOUR OPPORTUNITIES "> EXPAND YOUR OPPORTUNITIES </h1> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="c10-inspirational-banner-decorator aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <section data-component="c10-inspirational-banner" data-scroll-component class="content-wrapper c10-inspirational-banner margin-top-7 "> <div class="component-content"> <div data-component="content-heading" class="content-heading has-animation" data-scroll-component="data-scroll-component"> <h2 class="titleContainer content-break-none"> <span class=" heading-03 content-title"> NEVER STOP LEARNING </span> </h2> <p class="copy-02 content-description ">Helping you become a leader means setting you up for success to achieve your immediate and future goals. The Air Force provides an incredible variety of opportunities to earn degrees and complete competitive training.</p> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="c118-training-cards aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <section data-component="c118-training-cards" class="c118-training-cards content-wrapper regular-copy" data-scroll-component> <ul class="cards-wrapper "> <li class="card" data-title="COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES"> <div class="image-container"> <div role="img" aria-live="polite" class="content-image image-placeholder card-image " data-component="content-image" aria-label="Students in a classroom"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/content/dam/airforce/en/images/total-force-2024/tf-education/main-page/card-one-desktop.jpg"/> <img src="/content/dam/airforce/en/images/total-force-2024/tf-education/main-page/card-one-desktop.jpg" data-src="/content/dam/airforce/en/images/total-force-2024/tf-education/main-page/card-one-desktop.jpg" alt="Students in a classroom" class="image-element " loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="card-content card-content-paddings"> <h3 class="heading-05"> COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES </h3> <p class="copy-02"> The Air Force offers opportunities to grow at almost every education level. We鈥檒l help you develop your skills, earn a degree and take your career to the highest level. </p> </div> <div class="cta-container"> <div class="cta"> <div data-component="primary-button" class="primary-button heading-06 " data-scroll-component> <a class="button-element " target="_self" href="/education/college" aria-label="EXPLORE COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES"> <div class="button-detail-wrapper"> <span class="abs-fill click-state js-click-state"></span> <span class="button-text js-button-text heading-06"> EXPLORE COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES </span> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="card" data-title="CONTINUING EDUCATION"> <div class="image-container"> <div role="img" aria-live="polite" class="content-image image-placeholder card-image " data-component="content-image" aria-label="Sample alternative image text"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/content/dam/airforce/en/images/total-force-2024/tf-education/main-page/card-two-desktop.jpg"/> <img src="/content/dam/airforce/en/images/total-force-2024/tf-education/main-page/card-two-desktop.jpg" data-src="/content/dam/airforce/en/images/total-force-2024/tf-education/main-page/card-two-desktop.jpg" alt="Sample alternative image text" class="image-element " loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="card-content card-content-paddings"> <h3 class="heading-05"> CONTINUING EDUCATION </h3> <p class="copy-02"> Every Airman can further their education and career skills, whether through community college, advanced degrees or technical training. </p> </div> <div class="cta-container"> <div class="cta"> <div data-component="primary-button" class="primary-button heading-06 " data-scroll-component> <a class="button-element " target="_self" href="/education/continuing-education" aria-label="SEE CONTINUING EDUCATION"> <div class="button-detail-wrapper"> <span class="abs-fill click-state js-click-state"></span> <span class="button-text js-button-text heading-06"> SEE CONTINUING EDUCATION </span> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </section> </div> <div class="c10-inspirational-banner-decorator aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <section data-component="c10-inspirational-banner" data-scroll-component class="content-wrapper c10-inspirational-banner skip-cross-line "> <div class="component-content"> <div data-component="content-heading" class="content-heading has-animation" data-scroll-component="data-scroll-component"> <span class="top-line"></span> <small class=" label-01 content-eyebrow"> EDUCATION TRACKS </small> <h2 class="titleContainer content-break-none"> <span class=" heading-03 content-title"> FIND YOUR PATH </span> </h2> <p class="copy-02 content-description ">The Air Force provides education benefits and opportunities that start as soon as high school and continue throughout your future.</p> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="c144-timeline-education-decorator aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <section data-component="c144-timeline-education" class="c144-timeline-education"> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="event-wrapper"> <span class="eyebrow-01 eyebrow">HIGH SCHOOL</span> <div class="content-container"> <h3 class="heading-04 small title">START <br /> STRONG</h3> <p class="heading-08 subtitle">JROTC AND AIM HIGH FLIGHT ACADEMY</p> <p class="copy-03 description">JROTC gives high schoolers a sense of what it鈥檚 like to serve in the Air Force.<br /> <br /> The Aim High Flight Academy is a three-week fully covered scholarship where students learn about aviation and are given the opportunity to fly with Air Force Pilots and instructors.</p> </div> </div> <div class="event-wrapper"> <span class="eyebrow-01 eyebrow">COLLEGE</span> <div class="content-container"> <h3 class="heading-04 small title">AIM HIGH IN HIGHER EDUCATION</h3> <p class="heading-08 subtitle">U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY AND ROTC</p> <p class="copy-03 description">Start college with tuition covered. The Air Force Academy covers every student鈥檚 tuition and in return, they graduate as an officer with a career in the Air Force or Space Force.<br /> <br /> ROTC offers students various scholarship opportunities while they attend the college of their choice. They graduate with a career secured in the Air Force or Space Force.</p> </div> </div> <div class="event-wrapper"> <span class="eyebrow-01 eyebrow">POST GRAD</span> <div class="content-container"> <h3 class="heading-04 small title">SHARPEN <br /> SKILLS</h3> <p class="heading-08 subtitle">CERTIFICATIONS AND MORE</p> <p class="copy-03 description">Whether you join as an enlisted Airman or officer, the Air Force helps you pursue different degrees, certifications and training to advance your career goals.</p> </div> </div> <div class="event-wrapper"> <span class="eyebrow-01 eyebrow">POST AIR FORCE</span> <div class="content-container"> <h3 class="heading-04 small title">CONTINUE <br />SUCCEDING</h3> <p class="heading-08 subtitle">TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS AND MORE</p> <p class="copy-03 description">The skills and training you receive in the Air Force continue to help you beyond your Air Force journey. In addition to being more competitive to employers, you鈥檒l also earn tuition benefits that can be used toward your own goals or transferred to your family members.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="c06-satellite1-decorator aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <section data-component="c06-satellite1" data-endpoint="/bin/api/satellite?page=/content/airforce/en/education&resource=/content/airforce/en/education/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/c06_satellite1_copy&authoredResults=true" data-method="GET" data-storage-key="1161247333" data-error-message="No results found." class="c06-satellite1 light-blue-background " data-scroll-component> <div data-component="satellite-form" class="satellite-form active light-blue-background"> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div class="header-icon-wrapper col col-m-12"> <div data-component="icon-button" class="icon-button " data-scroll-component> <button class=" button-element " tabindex="-1" type="button"> <div 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class="abs-fill responsive-image image-placeholder " data-component="responsive-image"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="/content/dam/airforce/en/images/the-human-mission/desktop_GettyImages-153342341.jpg"/> <img src="/content/dam/airforce/en/images/the-human-mission/desktop_GettyImages-153342341.jpg" data-src="/content/dam/airforce/en/images/the-human-mission/desktop_GettyImages-153342341.jpg" alt class="abs-fill image-element" fetchpriority="auto" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div> <div class="content-wrapper"> <div data-component="text-block" class="text-block "> <span class="eyebrow-01">BENEFITS</span> <h2 class="heading-04 title" id="BENEFITS">YOUR HARD WORK WILL PAY OFF</h2> <div class="copy-02 description">All Airmen receive a variety of benefits throughout their careers and after. For education and career advancement, the Air Force provides various forms of tuition assistance as well as the time to pursue your educational goals while keeping your career.</div> </div> <ul data-component="mini-accordion" class="mini-accordion" data-scroll-component aria-labelledby="BENEFITS"> <li class="accordion-wrapper"> <div id="accordion-THE AIR FORCE TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA)" data-control="section-THE AIR FORCE TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA)" class="accordion-title js-title"> <div data-component="icon-button" class="icon-button " data-scroll-component> <button class=" button-element has-label " tabindex="0" type="button"> <div class="icon-wrapper "> <svg viewBox="0 0 34 34"> <circle class="outline " r="16" cx="17" cy="17" vector-effect="non-scaling-stroke"/> </svg> <span class="icon " data-component="icon" data-icon="arrow-down"></span> </div> <span class=" heading-06 button-label ">THE AIR FORCE TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA)</span> </button> </div> </div> <div id="section-THE AIR FORCE TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA)" aria-labelledby="accordion-THE AIR FORCE TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA)" role="region" class="accordion-content js-content"> <div class="rich-content accordion-text small">The Air Force Tuition Assistance (TA) program is designed to help active duty personnel pursue voluntary, off-duty educational opportunities. Currently, the program pays 100 percent (up to $250 per semester hour or equivalent) of the cost of college tuition with a limit of $4,500 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.</div> </div> </li> <li class="accordion-wrapper"> <div id="accordion-THE POST-9/11 GI BILL" data-control="section-THE POST-9/11 GI BILL" class="accordion-title js-title"> <div data-component="icon-button" class="icon-button " data-scroll-component> <button class=" button-element has-label " tabindex="0" type="button"> <div class="icon-wrapper "> <svg viewBox="0 0 34 34"> <circle class="outline " r="16" cx="17" cy="17" vector-effect="non-scaling-stroke"/> </svg> <span class="icon " data-component="icon" data-icon="arrow-down"></span> </div> <span class=" heading-06 button-label ">THE POST-9/11 GI BILL</span> </button> </div> </div> <div id="section-THE POST-9/11 GI BILL" aria-labelledby="accordion-THE POST-9/11 GI BILL" role="region" class="accordion-content js-content"> <div class="rich-content accordion-text small"><p>Eligible, active duty Airmen can receive up to 36 months of benefits for education and聽training opportunities outside of the Air Force through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. These benefits may be used for undergraduate and graduate degree programs, vocational and technical training, tutorial assistance, books, supplies and monthly housing. Generally, benefits are payable for 15 years following release from active duty and may be transferred to spouses or dependent children.</p> <p>聽</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="accordion-wrapper"> <div id="accordion-THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL (MGIB)" data-control="section-THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL (MGIB)" class="accordion-title js-title"> <div data-component="icon-button" class="icon-button " data-scroll-component> <button class=" button-element has-label " tabindex="0" type="button"> <div class="icon-wrapper "> <svg viewBox="0 0 34 34"> <circle class="outline " r="16" cx="17" cy="17" vector-effect="non-scaling-stroke"/> </svg> <span class="icon " data-component="icon" data-icon="arrow-down"></span> </div> <span class=" heading-06 button-label ">THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL (MGIB)</span> </button> </div> </div> <div id="section-THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL (MGIB)" aria-labelledby="accordion-THE MONTGOMERY GI BILL (MGIB)" role="region" class="accordion-content js-content"> <div class="rich-content accordion-text small"><p>A veteran benefit program, the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) was created to assist military聽members in paying for college. Eligible, enlisted Airmen may receive up to 36 months of benefits for education and training opportunities outside of the Air Force. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, flight training, apprenticeship or on-the-job training and correspondence courses. Generally, benefits are payable for 10 years following release from active duty.</p> <p>聽</p> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </section> </div> <div class="c113-faq-dropdown-decorator aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12"> <section data-component="c113-faq-dropdown" class="c113-faq-dropdown " data-scroll-component> <div data-component="accordion-dropdown" class="accordion-dropdown " data-scroll-component data-parent-component="c113-faq-dropdown"> <h2 class="item-title heading-04 small" id="faq-dropdown">Educations FAQs</h2> <ul class="accordion-list-wrapper" aria-labelledby="faq-dropdown" data-create-faq-schema="true"> <li class="accordion-item" data-answer="The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) is the only degree-granting institution of higher learning dedicated exclusively to enlisted personnel. It gives enlisted Airmen the opportunity to earn a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree that pertains to your Air Force career. The CCAF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges. For more details, visit the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&#34;https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/non_airforce/&#34; title=&#34;visit Community College of the Air Force&#34;>official site&lt;/a>." data-question="What is the Community College of the Air Force?"> <button class="accordion-heading navigation-sub-toggle js-sub-toggle" aria-controls="section-0" id="accordion-0"> <h3 class="copy-01 js-item-title ">What is the Community College of the Air Force?</h3> <span class="icon " data-component="icon" data-icon="arrow-down"></span> </button> <div id="section-0" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-0" class="copy-02 rich-content accordion-detail is-active" hidden> The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) is the only degree-granting institution of higher learning dedicated exclusively to enlisted personnel. It gives enlisted Airmen the opportunity to earn a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree that pertains to your Air Force career. The CCAF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges. For more details, visit the聽<a href="https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/non_airforce/" title="visit Community College of the Air Force">official site</a>. </div> </li> <li class="accordion-item" data-answer="&lt;p>Education is essential to your success in the Air Force. That鈥檚 why we offer a variety of programs to help you reach your true potential.&lt;br> &lt;br> Enlisted opportunities include technical and on-the-job training while earning college credits toward a degree, as well as options to attend other colleges or universities to earn more-advanced degrees. We provide money for school and several programs designed to help enlisted Airmen obtain a college degree and become Air Force Officers.&lt;/p> &lt;p>Officer opportunities include&amp;nbsp;&lt;a title=&#34;visit Officer Training School (OTS)&#34; href=&#34;https://www.airforce.com/training/military-training/ots/overview&#34;>Officer Training School (OTS)&lt;/a>&amp;nbsp;and other programs that teach the leadership skills you need to succeed in the Air Force. We offer graduate studies at the Air Force Graduate School for Engineering and Management or local colleges, continued training for your chosen field, money for school, and additional growth opportunities.&lt;/p> &lt;p>Officers in legal or healthcare careers have specialized educational opportunities. For these, we offer robust financial support for Airmen continuing legal or medical training.&lt;/p> " data-question="What educational opportunities are available once I'm in the Air Force?"> <button class="accordion-heading navigation-sub-toggle js-sub-toggle" aria-controls="section-1" id="accordion-1"> <h3 class="copy-01 js-item-title ">What educational opportunities are available once I'm in the Air Force?</h3> <span class="icon " data-component="icon" data-icon="arrow-down"></span> </button> <div id="section-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-1" class="copy-02 rich-content accordion-detail " hidden> <p>Education is essential to your success in the Air Force. That鈥檚 why we offer a variety of programs to help you reach your true potential.<br /> <br /> Enlisted opportunities include technical and on-the-job training while earning college credits toward a degree, as well as options to attend other colleges or universities to earn more-advanced degrees. We provide money for school and several programs designed to help enlisted Airmen obtain a college degree and become Air Force Officers.</p> <p>Officer opportunities include聽<a title="visit Officer Training School (OTS)" href="https://www.airforce.com/training/military-training/ots/overview">Officer Training School (OTS)</a>聽and other programs that teach the leadership skills you need to succeed in the Air Force. We offer graduate studies at the Air Force Graduate School for Engineering and Management or local colleges, continued training for your chosen field, money for school, and additional growth opportunities.</p> <p>Officers in legal or healthcare careers have specialized educational opportunities. For these, we offer robust financial support for Airmen continuing legal or medical training.</p> </div> </li> <li class="accordion-item" data-answer="The Montgomery GI Bill is a veteran benefit program that assists military members in paying for college. The program offers over $35,000 per student, and Airmen are eligible after completing two years of service. Payments are distributed monthly to students enrolled in college on a part to full time basis. Benefits are usable for up to 10 years after honorable discharge." data-question="What is the Montgomery GI Bill, and how much does it pay for college?"> <button class="accordion-heading navigation-sub-toggle js-sub-toggle" aria-controls="section-2" id="accordion-2"> <h3 class="copy-01 js-item-title ">What is the Montgomery GI Bill, and how much does it pay for college?</h3> <span class="icon " data-component="icon" data-icon="arrow-down"></span> </button> <div id="section-2" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-2" class="copy-02 rich-content accordion-detail " hidden> The Montgomery GI Bill is a veteran benefit program that assists military members in paying for college. The program offers over $35,000 per student, and Airmen are eligible after completing two years of service. Payments are distributed monthly to students enrolled in college on a part to full time basis. Benefits are usable for up to 10 years after honorable discharge. </div> </li> <li class="accordion-item" data-answer="Yes. Once you join the Air Force, the Air Force Tuition Assistance program pays tuition costs for college classes you take in your off-duty time. This is not a loan and comes at no cost. Using the Tuition Assistance program will not have any effect on the availability of Post-9/11 GI Bill funds." data-question="Does the Air Force offer tuition assistance?"> <button class="accordion-heading navigation-sub-toggle js-sub-toggle" aria-controls="section-3" id="accordion-3"> <h3 class="copy-01 js-item-title ">Does the Air Force offer tuition assistance?</h3> <span class="icon " data-component="icon" data-icon="arrow-down"></span> </button> <div id="section-3" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-3" class="copy-02 rich-content accordion-detail " hidden> Yes. Once you join the Air Force, the Air Force Tuition Assistance program pays tuition costs for college classes you take in your off-duty time. This is not a loan and comes at no cost. Using the Tuition Assistance program will not have any effect on the availability of Post-9/11 GI Bill funds. </div> </li> <li class="accordion-item" data-answer="Yes. The Air Force has trained Guidance Counselors to assist Airmen in clarifying goals and pursuing educational opportunities. They give advice on academic and vocational programs, testing activities, financial aid, Air Force鈥搒pecific programs, and available university programs." data-question="Does the Air Force offer any support to help Airmen figure out the best way to further their education?"> <button class="accordion-heading navigation-sub-toggle js-sub-toggle" aria-controls="section-4" id="accordion-4"> <h3 class="copy-01 js-item-title ">Does the Air Force offer any support to help Airmen figure out the best way to further their education?</h3> <span class="icon " data-component="icon" data-icon="arrow-down"></span> </button> <div id="section-4" role="region" aria-labelledby="accordion-4" class="copy-02 rich-content accordion-detail " hidden> Yes. The Air Force has trained Guidance Counselors to assist Airmen in clarifying goals and pursuing educational opportunities. 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