USAFAI65-101 — Managing Cadet Funds

USAFAI65-101 governs cadet budget development, cadet pay entitlements, and management of cadet funds at the United States Air Force Academy.

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  • Publication number: USAFAI65-101
  • Title: MANAGING CADET FUNDS
  • Date: 2018-12-19

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It consolidates guidance on Cadet Pay, including cadet income, expenses, payroll deductions, and annual budgets. It also establishes Cadet Pay Group processes for reviewing expenditures, charges, and deduction changes.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all Headquarters (HQ) United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) personnel.

Topics covered

  • Cadet budget development
  • Cadet pay entitlements
  • Cadet income and expenses
  • Payroll deductions
  • Cadet Pay Group expenditures
  • Cadet pay charges

Questions and answers

How are cadets paid and expected to manage their finances?

All cadets are on net pay and expected to manage their income and expenses.

What monthly pay rate are cadets entitled to receive?

Cadets are entitled to monthly pay at a rate equal to 35 percent of the basic pay of a commissioned officer in a pay grade O-1 with less than two years of service IAW 37 United States Code (USC) 203(c).

What pay and tax treatment applies to foreign students?

A foreign student receiving instruction under 10 USC 3474 is entitled to the pay, allowances, and emoluments of a cadet appointed from the United States, and from the same appropriations.

How is the annual cadet budget developed and approved?

Annually, HQ USAFA Financial Operations Flight (FOF) (HQ USAFA/FOF) cadet pay office requests inputs from organizations processing payroll deductions against cadet pay records.

When is an NA-9 required for cadet payroll deductions?

The NA-9 is required when there is a change in deductions for barber, allied arts fee, athletic association fee, basic cadet training yearbook, graduation yearbook, and any other NAF related expense submitted for payroll deduction.

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