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Detachment 159 Florida State University · Seminoles · 159
AFROTC at Florida State University commissions officers alongside Florida A&M University cross-town students.
About this program
Run by cadre at Florida State University, Detachment 159 Florida State University is the AFROTC detachment for Florida and surrounding Florida. The program dates to 1947. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Seminoles, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College into the detachment's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Florida State University for ROTC class and lab.
The detachment runs all standard AFROTC scholarship channels: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and mathematics and applied analytics, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Scholarships available here
Tuition + fees capped at $18,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026. Award type is fixed at selection - no upgrades.
Service obligation: 4 years
In-College Scholarship Program for freshmen/sophomores already enrolled in AFROTC. Merit-based with fall and spring selection phases; same capped/uncapped structure as HSSP plus the $10,000/yr housing conversion. The General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) covers non-scholarship cadets who receive an enrollment allocation.
Service obligation: 4 years
Tuition + fees capped at $36,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Type 4 replaced the old in-state Type 7 award in the current HSSP structure. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026.
Service obligation: 4 years
Full tuition with no cap + $900/yr textbook allowance + monthly stipend ($300 freshman to $500 senior); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Most competitive tier. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, unweighted GPA 3.3, single test sitting. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026; two boards (Oct 2026, Mar 2027). 4-year active-duty obligation (longer for rated career fields).
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Detachment 159 Florida State University by commuting to Florida State University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Florida State University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Florida State University.
Contact & location
Located at: Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1037
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 159 Florida State University located?
Detachment 159 Florida State University is hosted at Florida State University in Florida. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Florida State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 159 Florida State University?
In addition to Florida State University, students enrolled at Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College can contract through Detachment 159 Florida State University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through Detachment 159 Florida State University?
AFROTC cadets at this detachment compete for AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the AFROTC summer training for cadets at Detachment 159 Florida State University?
Between sophomore and junior year, cadets compete for slots at AFROTC Field Training at Maxwell AFB — the gate that converts a GMC cadet into a POC contracted cadet.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 159 Florida State University?
Yes — Detachment 159 Florida State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Florida A&M University, Tallahassee Community College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 159 Florida State University as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Florida State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 159 Florida State University founded?
Detachment 159 Florida State University was established in 1947.
How do I contact Detachment 159 Florida State University?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Detachment 159 Florida State University?
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