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Detachment 028 University of Arkansas · Razorbacks · 028
AFROTC Detachment 028 sits at University of Arkansas and serves cadets across Arkansas.
About this program
Air Force ROTC at the University of Arkansas is built around a simple idea captured in its motto: leaders are not born, they are made. The detachment develops undergraduates into commissioned officers for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force while they complete a four-year degree, blending academic coursework with leadership training and the professional standards, responsibility, and accountability expected of an officer.
Scholarships are a central part of the program, though they are competitive. Prospective students can pursue the High School Scholarship Program, with applications opening June 1 after junior year and running until the winter of senior year, and cadets already enrolled at Arkansas have two additional chances to earn an In-College Scholarship during their time in AFROTC.
Cadets enjoy normal college life alongside their peers while belonging to a tight-knit community of driven students. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates commission as officers in the Air or Space Force.
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 028 University of Arkansas by commuting to University of Arkansas.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Arkansas.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Arkansas.
Contact & location
Email: rotc030@uark.edu
Phone: 479-575-3651
Site: https://afrotc.uark.edu
Located at: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72204
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 028 University of Arkansas located?
Detachment 028 University of Arkansas is hosted at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Arkansas campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 028 University of Arkansas?
In addition to University of Arkansas, students enrolled at NorthWest Arkansas Community College and John Brown University can contract through Detachment 028 University of Arkansas 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 028 University of Arkansas?
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 028 University of Arkansas?
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 028 University of Arkansas?
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 028 University of Arkansas?
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).
What scholarship timeline should high schoolers know for Arkansas AFROTC?
The High School Scholarship Program application window opens June 1 after your junior year and runs until the winter of your senior year. Once enrolled, cadets also have two additional opportunities to earn an In-College Scholarship.
Does the University of Arkansas detachment commission officers into the Space Force?
Yes. Cadets who successfully complete the program commission as officers in either the U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Space Force.
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