Sponsor Program
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 do not hesitate to reach out to USAFAPrepInfo@afacademy.af.edu 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.