Air Force Educational Benefits

The Air Force offers numerous educational programs. Use the links to learn more:

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Find schools that accept Air Force educational benefits.

Programs for Active Duty Servicemembers

• Air Force Tuition Assistance (TA)

  Receive up to $4,500 annually to help pay for college.

• Air Force Educational Leave of Absence (ELA or AFELA)

  Attend college full time for up to two years while remaining on active duty and continue to receive pay.

• College Loan Repayment Program (CLRP)

  The Air Force will pay back up to $10,000 of your outstanding college loans after you enlist.

• Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC (SOAR)

  Earn a commission while completing your bachelor’s degree as an Air Force ROTC cadet, and recive Air Force funding for your degree.

• Airmen Education and Commissioning Program (AECP)

  Remain on active duty and continue to receive income while pursuing your bachelor’s degree as an Air Force ROTC cadet.

Programs for Active Duty Servicemembers and their Dependents

• Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP)

  Provides spouses of active duty airmen and officers up to $1,500 a school year to help pay for college.

• General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program (EGP)

  Provides $2,000 need-based grants to spouses and children of active duty personnel.

• Air Force College Opportunities

  Learn more about several degree-granting programs exclusive to Air Force servicemembers and their dependents.

Other Resources

If you are looking for additional information about Air Force educational benefits or forms that you may need, this page may help. It has numerous links to websites that have information about Air Force educational programs.