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Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Salukis · 195
The Salukis has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale since 1972.
About this program
Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is the AFROTC detachment hosted at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Carbondale, Illinois. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1972.
The detachment pulls cadets from John A. Logan College and Shawnee Community College 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). Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale by commuting to Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Contact & location
Located at: Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901-4512
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale located?
Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is hosted at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Carbondale, Illinois. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
In addition to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, students enrolled at John A. Logan College and Shawnee Community College can contract through Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
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 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
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 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Yes — Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including John A. Logan College, Shawnee Community College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale founded?
Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was established in 1972.
How do I contact Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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