AIR FORCE TECHNICAL DEGREE
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM (TDSP)
Q What technical fields are covered
under TDSP?
A Following graduation, TDSP
A We’re looking for students in the
WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU
following technical fields:
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Are you in the process of working on a
technical degree? If so, the Air Force has
a great program for you-the Technical
Degree Sponsorship Program. It’s an
excellent way to earn money while you
finish your education. Upon graduation,
you’ll be commissioned as an officer and
get started in an Air Force job that uses
your technical skills. If you’re looking for
a life full of opportunity, where freedom
and honor is a part of everything you
do, become part of the Air Force team.
Engineering programs must be
accredited by the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
and other technical degrees from
regionally accredited schools.
Q What is the Technical Degree
A TDSP is a program for students who
Sponsorship Program ( TDSP)?
are within 24 months of graduation.
TDSP students enlist in the Air Force. To
do this, the student must successfully
compete at an Officer Training School
(OTS) board. Then, the candidate will
enter into the active duty Air Force at
the rank of E-3 and receive full military
benefits.
A TDSP is a program for recruiting topnotch engineers for the Air Force.
Candidates must be between the ages
of 18 and 34 at the time of
commissioning.
Q Do grades matter?
A Yes. Students must be in good
academic standing. Candidates must
have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-pt scale
for all college-level studies, as well as,
their academic major. In addition,
students must score a minimum of 25 on
the verbal and 25 on the quantitative
portions of the Air Force Officer
Qualifying Test.
Q What happens when I graduate?
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Q How does this program work?
Q What are the financial benefits of
enlisting and taking part in TDSP?
A The basic pay for the rank of E-3 is
$1,729.80 monthly. TDSP applicants also
receive monthly housing and food
allowances totaling up to $1291.04 for
the Wichita, KS area . In addition,
participants and their dependents are
issued ID cards and are entitled to FULL
military benefits-including health care,
Base Exchange, and commissary
privileges.
participants attend OTS at Maxwell,
Air Force Base, Alabama. Those
who complete OTS will be
commissioned as Air Force second
lieutenants. Then…you move on to
your first assignment, as an Air
Force officer.
Q How long is my Air Force
commitment?
A After successful completion of
OTS, you have an initial four-year
active duty commitment. However,
you may find that you really enjoy
the quality of life the Air Force
offers, and decide to make a career
out of serving your country.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Air Force needs creative,
innovative people who are
interested in developing and using
scientific technology. We seek
visionaries to keep our air and
space force on the cutting edge of
tomorrow. If you are working
towards a technical degree, we’ve
been waiting for you. For more
information on the TDSP program
talk to your Air Force recruiter
today. Please Contact:
MSgt Charles Bean, USAF
Line Officer Recruiter
8035 E. Central Ave
Wichita, KS 67205
Cell (316)-841-1981
Charles.bean.1@us.af.mil