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Sponsor Program

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The Cadet Candidate Sponsor Program provides cadet candidates with a home-away-from-home during their 10-month journey at the Preparatory School. Sponsors act as positive adult role models and provide cadet candidates with a local support system, as many do not have family in the local area.

Many sponsors either serve on active duty, in the Air Force Reserve, or are retired military; however this is not a requirement to become a sponsor. We also welcome Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, local citizens, parents of cadets and/or cadet candidates, and Academy alumni to apply for the program. More details about the role of sponsors in the life of a cadet candidate can be found in our Sponsor Program Booklet.

If interested in being considered for the Cadet Candidate Sponsor Program, please complete and submit the following Sponsor Application. Please do not hesitate to reach out to USAFAPrepInfo@afacademy.af.edu or (719) 333-7737 with questions. All applicants are subjected to a background check by the 10th Security Forces Squadron to ensure the safety of our cadet candidates.

Our program is aligned with the Academy’s Cadet Sponsor Program since a high percentage of our cadet candidates receive appointments. As a result, sponsors can seamlessly continue to host the same young man/woman during his/her time as a cadet! Read more information about the Cadet Sponsor Program.