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Detachment 158 University of South Florida · Bulls · 158
Since 1973, Detachment 158 University of South Florida has run AFROTC at University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
About this program
Detachment 158 University of South Florida is the AFROTC detachment hosted at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1973.
The detachment pulls cadets from University of Tampa, Saint Leo University, Hillsborough Community College, and Eckerd 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). University of South Florida 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 158 University of South Florida by commuting to University of South Florida.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of South Florida.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of South Florida.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of South Florida.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of South Florida.
Contact & location
Located at: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620-9951
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 158 University of South Florida located?
Detachment 158 University of South Florida is hosted at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of South Florida campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 158 University of South Florida?
In addition to University of South Florida, students enrolled at University of Tampa, Saint Leo University, Hillsborough Community College, and Eckerd College can contract through Detachment 158 University of South Florida 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 158 University of South Florida?
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 158 University of South Florida?
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 158 University of South Florida?
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 students at other schools join Detachment 158 University of South Florida?
Yes — Detachment 158 University of South Florida accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including University of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College, Saint Leo University, Eckerd College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 158 University of South Florida as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of South Florida. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 158 University of South Florida founded?
Detachment 158 University of South Florida was established in 1973.
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