Using Tuition Assistance for college
The Air Force Tuition Assistance Program will pay up to $250 per credit hour in tuition and a maximum of $3750 each fiscal year.
Complete your CCAF degree for free
Mission43 partners with Boise State University to assist military members in earning their Community College of the Air Force, Associate of Applied Science degree with no out-of-pocket costs. Boise State University’s TA Promise program reduces eligible members’ tuition to $250 per credit hour. Application fees are also waived through BSU Military Programs.
Your degree - anytime, anywhere!
Courses are offered fully online in either a 7- or 15-week format. You could earn your degree in less than a year, choosing from 18 different course options to satisfy the 15 general education (5 course) credit CCAF completion requirement.
Application process for all degree levels
With 6 start-dates a year, it’s even more convenient to complete your degree on your terms.
If you have not attended a TA-101 briefing in the past year, that will be your first step. These are generally held every Thursday at the Education Center. For more information and scheduling, contact (208) 828-6363.
Request official transcripts from all previous institutions, if applicable. You can request your current CCAF transcripts free, online through the Air Force Virtual Education Center. Under Self Service, click “CCAF Student Services,” then “Transcripts,” then click “Order CCAF Transcript.” You’ll want to make sure to have your CCAF/military transcripts reviewed for any education level, to include Bachelor’s and Master’s.
Contact BSU Military Programs prior to starting for an application fee waiver. Apply to Boise State as a degree-seeking, fully-online student. Through Mission43 and Boise State University, you will have an advisor to work with you through this process. Click below to get started.
Visit the Air Force Portal and complete the AFVEC online TA process between 45 and 7 days prior to the first day of course instruction.
After your request has been approved, you will receive notification of approved TA form, and you must send a copy of the approved TA form to the school.