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Detachment 015 Troy University · Trojans · 015
Founded in 1951, Detachment 015 Troy University commissions cadets at Troy University for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
About this program
Operating out of Troy University, Detachment 015 Troy University commissions cadets into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force under Air Force ROTC (Holm Center). Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Trojans. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1951.
Detachment 015 Troy University runs as a host-only program; cadets contract directly through Troy University without a cross-town consortium. With roughly 12000+ undergraduates on campus, the detachment pulls from a deep applicant pool inside a single school.
Funding paths into this detachment include AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) and AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), with AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) also available. Troy University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and international affairs and language study give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
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
Contact & location
Located at: Troy University, Troy, AL 36082-0001
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 015 Troy University located?
Detachment 015 Troy University is hosted at Troy University in Troy, Alabama. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Troy University campus.
Which schools can attend Detachment 015 Troy University?
Detachment 015 Troy University is a host-only program; only students enrolled at Troy University can contract through this detachment. There are no cross-town partner agreements at this site.
What scholarships are available through Detachment 015 Troy 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 015 Troy 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 015 Troy 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.
Can I commission through Detachment 015 Troy University as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Troy University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 015 Troy University founded?
Detachment 015 Troy University was established in 1951.
How do I contact Detachment 015 Troy University?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Detachment 015 Troy University?
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