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Detachment 855 Utah State University · Aggies · 855
The Aggies has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from Utah State University since 1951.
About this program
Headquartered on the Utah State University campus in Logan, Detachment 855 Utah State University is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1951, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Bridgerland Technical College contract through Detachment 855 Utah State University and travel to Utah State University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) are all live channels at Detachment 855 Utah State University. Academically, Utah State University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
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 855 Utah State University by commuting to Utah State University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Utah State University.
Contact & location
Email: det860@usu.edu
Phone: 435-797-8723
Site: https://afrotc.usu.edu
Located at: Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322-1400
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 855 Utah State University located?
Detachment 855 Utah State University is hosted at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Utah State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 855 Utah State University?
In addition to Utah State University, students enrolled at Bridgerland Technical College can contract through Detachment 855 Utah 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 855 Utah 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 855 Utah 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.
Can I try Air Force ROTC at Utah State without committing?
Yes. The program lets interested students try it out without commitment before deciding to join.
What helps new cadets get started at Utah State's detachment?
Incoming cadets go through the New Cadet Orientation Program (NCOP) to help them transition smoothly into AFROTC.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 855 Utah State University?
Yes — Detachment 855 Utah State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Bridgerland Technical College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 855 Utah State University as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Utah 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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