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Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology · Scarlet Hawks · 220
AFROTC at Illinois Institute of Technology commissions officers alongside University of Chicago cross-town students.
About this program
Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology is the AFROTC detachment hosted at Illinois Institute of Technology in Illinois. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1948.
The detachment pulls cadets from University of Chicago, DePaul University, University of Illinois Chicago, and Roosevelt University alongside its host enrollment. GMC and POC coursework is taught in the host classrooms; cross-town cadets ride consortium shuttles or self-commute to PT and labs.
Cadets can pursue AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) or, once on contract, AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap). Illinois Institute of Technology brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
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 220 Illinois Institute of Technology by commuting to Illinois Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Illinois Institute of Technology.
Contact & location
Located at: Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL 60616
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology located?
Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology is hosted at Illinois Institute of Technology in Illinois. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology?
In addition to Illinois Institute of Technology, students enrolled at University of Chicago, DePaul University, University of Illinois Chicago, Roosevelt University, Saint Xavier University, and Robert Morris University Illinois can contract through Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology 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 220 Illinois Institute of Technology?
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 220 Illinois Institute of Technology?
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 220 Illinois Institute of Technology?
Yes — Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including Robert Morris University Illinois, University of Illinois Chicago, Roosevelt University, University of Chicago. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Illinois Institute of Technology. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology founded?
Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology was established in 1948.
How do I contact Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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