How to Apply

Contact Us:
AFIT/EXP APNE Program Administrative Support
Ms. Jamie Hanshaw, Ctr, (937) 255-8211
Ms. Nina Macario, Ctr, (937) 656-5604
E-Mail: AFIT.EX.APNE@us.af.mil

Application Resources:
Academic Calendars (CAC required)
Student Questionnaire (CAC required)
APNE Brochure (CAC required)
Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility: 
All USAF officer, enlisted, and civilian personnel assigned to the AF nuclear mission and sponsored within the quota given to the AF Nuclear MAJCOMs or Agencies will be considered. *

Service Commitment:
Officer students will incur a two-year Active-Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) and Reserve Officers a four-year Reserve Service Commitment (RSC). The service commitments run concurrently and will be applied per course per term/quarter/semester. For questions, please contact the program administrative supports.

APNE Program Processes:
To participate in the APNE program, applicants must successfully seek and obtain nomination and acceptance during specified nomination periods, typically during the Spring and Fall.

To be considered, interested personnel should complete the APNE Prospective Student Questionnaire and submit it to the APNE team via email, AFIT.EX.APNE@us.af.mil. The APNE team will connect students to their designated Talent Manager and answer any additional questions.  Personnel may reach out to their Talent Manager directly by following their MAJCOM or Agency call for nominee procedures. Varies by MAJCOM/Agency.

Designated Talent Managers select nominees for their given quotas and are approved by APNE leadership. Nominees will receive a “Welcome to APNE!” email package from the AFIT/EXP Administrators if/when approved for the APNE program. Nominees are not considered “officially accepted” to the APNE program until they are accepted by their approved university.

Nominee/Student requirements and considerations:

• Must possess an accredited Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
• Must be supporting the nuclear enterprise and/or nuclear MAJCOM at the time of selection and remain in support of the mission.
• Limited to on-line/distance learning methods only. APNE offers off-duty, part-time education. Personnel maintain full-time organizational assignment & duties.
• Acceptance to APNE and continuation in the program is contingent upon acceptance to partner schools. Students must apply and be admitted to partner programs on their own merits. The APNE program cannot and will not waive, disrupt, change, or otherwise influence any university’s admission policies, processes, or decisions.
• Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. If a partner school’s requirements are more stringent, students must meet the school’s academic requirements.

Complete University-Specific Admissions and Enrollment Processes:
Upon receipt of APNE welcome email, it is each prospective student’s responsibility to complete the formal university admissions and enrollment processes prior to university deadlines. APNE acceptance is contingent upon student's acceptance to their approved university. We have provided an anticipated schedule for critical university dates, however it is the responsibility of each student to confirm critical dates, for the specific term, with their university contact. AFIT/EXP Administrators will be available for consultation and advice. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document in the resources section on this page for additional information. 

Admissions and Course Enrollment:
Prior to students enrolling in their first course, please note the following:

• Review the university website for admission procedures and follow them, noting deadlines. Participation in the APNE program is contingent on compliance with all university policies and procedures related to admissions and enrollment. Please be prepared to provide prior transcripts and/or test score (ex: GRE) information to the universities as quickly as possible, as well as letters of recommendation, when requested.
• Students should wait until receipt of their APNE “Welcome” email before applying to any university. The “Welcome” email will include specific university application and point-of-contact instructions.
• Meet all deadlines communicated by AFIT/EXP Administrators for required APNE documentation to avoid any delays in course funding.
• APNE students are approved to take one course per term. A second course may be authorized by request and is contingent upon the student's supervisory support, and availability of funds to cover the additional tuition costs.  Distance learning courses only.
• APNE administrators will request some required documentation from accepted students prior to course enrollment and invoicing. AFIT/EX is invoiced by participating universities for each student’s approved tuition and course fees, IAW established Education Service Agreements (ESA).
• The AFIT/EXP administrators will assist, monitor, and advise students during their time in the APNE program, so please work closely with them to ensure success. Early communication may prevent any future academic or funding concerns.
• Students will typically pay for:

o     Application Fees and Transcripts – Some schools waive this fee for military students.

o     Books – Many schools offer digital library access for eBooks; however, availability and time may be limited.

o     Materials – Software, notebooks, etc.

o     Equipment – Students may need a personal computer to access Zoom or the education portals of the school to which they’ve been accepted.

*A limited number of seats are available for USSF personnel. For more information, please contact the AFIT/EXP Administrators.