Chapter 12 Flashcards
How does the Air university Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative Program align with the AF vision to provide distance learning and bachelors degree opportunities for AMN
It establishes partnerships between the AF and accredited civilian higher education institutions
AU-ABC applies CCAF associate degree credit toward baccalaureate degrees and requires participants to complete no more then ____ additional semester hours
60 Hours
Who many participate in the AU-ABC program
Registrants serving in the active duty AF , AFR or ANG
AU-ABC degree requirements may be completed after a student retires or eparates forma eh aF T/F
True
What are the three AU-ABC program categories
- Category I - AMN who have completed a CCAF
- Category II - AMN currently pursing a CCAF degree
- Category II - Baccalaureate programs that require CCAF AAS graduates to complete more then 60 Hours of credit beyond the aAS but meet all other specifications
Which of the three AU-ABC categories unconditionally guarantees that nor more than 60 hours of credit will be required to complete a BA degree
Category I
What programs help defray off duty education costs
TA, MGIB, and Post 9-11 GI BILL
What determines the maximum tuition the AF will pay through the TA program
Hourly and annual caps established by DoDI 1322.25, voluntary Education Programs and AFI 36-2649, Voluntary Educate Program
Is an y assistance available if tuitonio expenses exceed the semester hourly and annual cap for military TA benefits
Yes
AF member s cannot use TA to pay for textbooks. Name four other things TA does not cover
Ebook, CDC DVDCs Electronic equipment or certificate license exams or fees
Eligible individuals who entered the service for the first time on or after 1 July 1985 are enrolled in which education program
The Montgomery GI bill
If you participate int he MGIB, your pay is reduced by ____ per month for the first 12 months
100 bucks
Members who participate in the MBGIB may also manke na ____ additional contribution adding a maximum of 5400 to the total benefit package
600 Bucks
When can you begin in service use of the MGIB
After two years of continuous active duty
When do MGIB benefits expire
10 years after separation or retirment
The total MGIB benefit is adjusted annually for cost of lifving T/F
True
Eligible individuals who were on active duty on or after 11 Sep 2001 may choose to enroll in which new GI Bill
Post 9 - 11 GI Bill
The Post 9 1 1 GI Bill allows some AMN to transfer the GI bill benefits to ____ if they have sufficient retainability
Dependents
The details and benefits of the Post 9 11 BIG Bill are the same as the MGIB T/F
False
Why should MAN ask the VA for full details about the Post 9 11 GI bill before moving to their program
The move is irreveocable
You can earn up to _____ free semester hours of college credit through examinations
60 Free semester hours
Name the two major free college credit exams available to tmlitary personal
DANTES and C:EP
____ test measure your college level competency
CLEP
CLEP test measure five basic areas required for college freshmen and sophomores. Eknglish compositions humanities, mathematics, natural science, and social since and history. What additional subject areas have tests available
Business, English Lit, Information systems, sociiogoy, psychology, history, management and foreign language
The Enlisted to AF institute of Technology program enhances combat c arability by augmenting career filed for competence. What does this provide
Highly proficient NCOs who are technically experienced in their career field and highly education though AFIT graduate degree programs
Where is the resident campus for AFIT masters degree programs locate
Wright Patterson AFB, OH
Moste enlisted AFIT degree programs are ____ months long
18-24 months
The AF education Leave of Absence Program is suspended ____
Indefineitley
Members currently participating tin the Air Force Educational Leave of Absence program will be revised for continuation in the program on a car by case basis T/F
True
Which commissioning program selects AMN to attend a civilian educational institution full time and remain on active duty for up to 36 months to complete their baccalaureate degree
Air Education dn Commission Program (AECP)
Who is eligible to apply for commission through OTS
AMN with at least a baccalaureates degree from an accredited collegee or university
Wich Kommission program offers a cost free, world class education and guaranteed career with an active duty service commitment
The US AF academy
What are the US AF academy eligibility requirements
- US citizenship
- Unmarried with no dependendts
- Good moral character
- At least 17 but less than 22 years of age by jul 1 of entry
How may applicants who are not accepted to the US AF academy have a second opportunity to receive an appointment as a USAFA cadet
trough and appointment to the predatory dshcool where skills Ibn math, English and general sciences are emphasized
Wich program offers active duty enlisted personnel the oppurtity to earn a commission while completing their bachelors degree as an AFROTC cadet
the Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC (SOAR) program
What action takes place once an MAN is selected for the SOAR program
He or she separates from the active duty AF, joins an AFROTC detachment and becomes a full time college student with up to 15K per youerar in tuition and fees scholarship. he or she also receives an annual textbook allowance and a monthly notnaxable stipend
For how many years can the SOAR scholarship be awarded
Two to four years, depending upon how many years remain in the students bachelor degree program
Man must possess some coddled credits to apply for the SOAR program T/F
False
Do all scholarships for SOAR scholarships have a unison cap
No (a limited number are offered without a capo)
Upon graduation nd completion of SORA program, students are commissioned as second lieutenants and returned to active duty, typically within 60 days. How long is the active duty commitment
At least four years
What commissioning program allows military member to receive an AFROTC scholarship to attend the college or university of their choice
The AFROTC Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program
If selected ro the AFROTC, AMN scholarship and commissioning Program members are discharged from a active duty and enlisted into what
The AF inactive Obligated Reserve
