- Meet the requirement for overseas retainability. For individuals at an OCONUS location, IAW AFI 36-2013, Table 1.2, rule 10, the applicant may not apply if the applicant does not apply before the 25th day of the 8th month before the date eligible for return from overseas month....translated: applicants must have approximately 8 months left on station by the package due date. The MPF can help the applicant determine what the new DEROS will need to be to be eligible to apply. If the applicant does not, they must request an extension through their normal base channels. If the applicant does not have enough time remaining on their assignment, they will be ineligible to apply for a commissioning program.
Selection Rates
What are your chances of being selected for the program, assuming one meets the above requirements? Below are the past selection rates. As you can see, the program has become more competitive in recent times:
- December 2002 - 11%
- September 2002 - 48%
- August 2002 - 39%
- June 2002 - 14%
- May2002 - 79%
- April 2002 - 86%
- February 2002 - 100%
- December 2001 - 100%
- November 2001 - 100%
- Jan 01-Oct 01 (all selection boards) - 97%
- November 2000 - 100%
- April 2000 - 75%
- November 1999 - 69%
- July 1999 - 83%
- February 1999 - 75%
- July 1998 - 76%
- February 1998 - 75%
Funding
If selected for POC-ERP, you will separate from the Air Force. You will no longer be collecting military pay and benefits and will be living on the civilian economy like any other college student. If you meet the age criteria for a scholarship (see above), you may be eligible to receive an ROTC "stipend" of between $250 and $400 per month. Additionally, if you participated in the Montgomery G.I. Bill while on active duty (had $100 per month deducted from your pay for your first year of service), and meet the eligibility requirements (honorable discharge and at least three years of active duty service), you can use your Montgomery G.I. Bill Benefits.
For complete information about this program, and application packages, active duty airmen should contact their local Air Force Education Office.
Above Information Courtesy of United States Air Force
