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Launch your future with NDSU’s aerospace studies minor — an unparalleled gateway to the skies and beyond. Perfect for those preparing for careers in the Air Force, Space Force or aerospace engineering, this program combines rigorous academics with hands-on training through the Air Force ROTC. As part of AFROTC, you’ll gain leadership skills, physical fitness, time management and the confidence to excel as an Air Force or Space Force Officer. The program commissions second lieutenants and provides a direct path to professional opportunities in over 250 fields, from engineering and intelligence to space systems and aviation.
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NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.
Comprehensive Curriculum
The first year of the program begins with the General Military Course, where you’ll learn the mission and structure of the Air Force and Space Force and take a look at what military life is like. The Professional Officer Course is the second half of the four-year program taken during your junior and senior years, providing an in-depth look at leadership styles and their applications.
Obligation
If you aren’t on an AFROTC scholarship, you have no obligation to the Air Force or Space Force during your freshman and sophomore years of school, and you are able to keep all your options open while you take an in-depth look at the Air Force and Space Force and the opportunities they have to offer. The length of your commitment upon graduation is dependent on the career you pick when entering active duty.
Financial Assistance
AFROTC college scholarships are awarded to the best-qualified students and range in length from one to five years. These grants cover your tuition, incidental lab fees and up to $900 a year for textbooks. In addition, you receive a tiered monthly allowance. For example, if you’re enrolled in the Professional Officer Corps you receive $450 per month during your junior academic year and $500 per month during your senior academic year.
Tuition & Costs
NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To support you in covering tuition and expenses, we provide a wide range of need-based and merit-based scholarships and financial aid options.
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At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking a dynamic learning environment within a supportive, welcoming community.
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