Air Force/Space Force ROTCAir Force ROTC at Manhattan University
Yes — Manhattan University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus through Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560. Students from 16 partner schools also join it cross-town.
Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560 · 560
Scholarships at this unit
Tuition + fees capped at $18,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026. Award type is fixed at selection - no upgrades.
Service obligation: 4 years
In-College Scholarship Program for freshmen/sophomores already enrolled in AFROTC. Merit-based with fall and spring selection phases; same capped/uncapped structure as HSSP plus the $10,000/yr housing conversion. The General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) covers non-scholarship cadets who receive an enrollment allocation.
Service obligation: 4 years
Tuition + fees capped at $36,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Type 4 replaced the old in-state Type 7 award in the current HSSP structure. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026.
Service obligation: 4 years
Full tuition with no cap + $900/yr textbook allowance + monthly stipend ($300 freshman to $500 senior); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Most competitive tier. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, unweighted GPA 3.3, single test sitting. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026; two boards (Oct 2026, Mar 2027). 4-year active-duty obligation (longer for rated career fields).
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town and partner schools
Students at these schools can join Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560. They travel to Manhattan University for training.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Columbia University in the City of New York.
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Official site: http://www.det560.com/
Location: Manhattan University, Riverdale, NY 10471
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Does Manhattan University have Air Force ROTC?
Yes — Manhattan University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus through Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560. Students from 16 partner schools also join it cross-town.
Is Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560 a host unit or cross-town?
Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560 is the host unit, based at Manhattan University. Students at 16 partner schools join it cross-town and train at Manhattan University.
Where is Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560 located?
Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560 is hosted at Manhattan University in Riverdale, NY 10471.
Can students at other schools join Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560?
Yes. Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560 takes cross-town and partner students from 16 other schools, including Fordham University, City College of New York, Columbia University, Barnard College. See the cross-town section above for distances and how to enroll.
Can I commission through Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560 as any major?
Air Force programs take students from most majors at Manhattan University. Some scholarships and commissioning options require a specific major, such as nursing, engineering, or a foreign language. Ask the unit before you declare a major.
How do I contact Manhattan College Air Force ROTC Det 560?
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