

Frequently Asked Questions Concerning
Cyber Operations (CO) Scholarships at AFIT
- What kind of scholarships do you offer?
- What does the scholarship pay?
- How do I apply for a scholarship?
- What are the qualifications to apply?
- Do you offer the Cyber Operations degree as a distance learning program?
- Do you offer any certificate programs?
- If I get a scholarship, where would I be employed?
- Where can I learn more about these scholarships?
- If I take this scholarship – what course work obligations come with it?
- Do I have to have a security clearance?
- What happens if I fail to get a job with the government after I graduate?
- What happens to me in the summer with my required internship?
- Who do I contact for more information about the program at AFIT?
- What major do I need to have to be in the scholarship program?
- Can I transfer into the program from another university?
- For the health care allowance, how will I receive coverage?
- What is a typical course schedule?
- Am I permitted to have outside employment while enrolled in the CyberCorps program?

12. What happens to me in the summer with my required internship?
You are expected to work in a security related position for the US Government of DoD during the summer. You will benefit in your studies through this experience as well as gain valuable insights into government service, establish work experience for yourself and build a positive relationship between you and the organization you are working for. You will work as a normal employee for the organization and will be expected to follow all the employment rules established for members of that organization including time and attendance policies, dress codes, internal operating procedures and so forth. For SFS students, this assignment may or may not be the final hiring organization.
You are expected to work in a security related position for the US Government of DoD during the summer. You will benefit in your studies through this experience as well as gain valuable insights into government service, establish work experience for yourself and build a positive relationship between you and the organization you are working for. You will work as a normal employee for the organization and will be expected to follow all the employment rules established for members of that organization including time and attendance policies, dress codes, internal operating procedures and so forth. For SFS students, this assignment may or may not be the final hiring organization.
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