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Detachment 270 Kansas State University · Wildcats · 270
Det 270 at Kansas State University serves a 2-school AFROTC consortium in Kansas.
About this program
For cadets at Kansas State University, the path to a commission runs through Detachment 270 Kansas State University. The unit goes by the Wildcats. The detachment reports up through Air Force ROTC (Holm Center), and graduates pin on as second lieutenants in the Air Force or Space Force.
Beyond Kansas State University, the unit serves cadets from Manhattan Christian College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full AFROTC menu: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). Academically, Kansas State University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside international affairs and language study, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
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 270 Kansas State University by commuting to Kansas State University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Kansas State University.
Contact & location
Located at: Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 270 Kansas State University located?
Detachment 270 Kansas State University is hosted at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Kansas State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 270 Kansas State University?
In addition to Kansas State University, students enrolled at Manhattan Christian College can contract through Detachment 270 Kansas 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 270 Kansas 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 270 Kansas 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.
How big is the corps at Detachment 270 Kansas State University?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; AFROTC detachments in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted cadets depending on host enrollment.
What's the commissioning path through Detachment 270 Kansas State University?
Cadets who complete the four-year AFROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. The detachment reports through Air Force ROTC (Holm Center).
Can students at other schools join Detachment 270 Kansas State University?
Yes — Detachment 270 Kansas State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Manhattan Christian College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 270 Kansas State University as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Kansas State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
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