Air Force AU-ABC

Community College of the Air Force AU-ABC

Helping Airmen Reach Their Educational Goals

Continue your educational journey with Orion Technical College (OTC). We are proud to support Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) graduates through our partnership with the Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) program.

Our online learning opportunities allow eligible service members to build upon their associate degree and work toward earning a bachelor's degree.

OTC offers 8-week terms for most courses, providing a structured learning experience. Students can also take advantage of academic advising, tutoring, and additional learning resources. Here

VA-Approved for eligible veterans and dependents

VA-Approved for eligible veterans and dependents

Title IV Federal Financial Aid for those who qualify

 Title IV Federal Financial Aid for those who qualify

Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) approved

Orion’s IT Certification Stack is approved for ArmyIgnitED including HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, and MySQL.

Tuition Assistance (TA) support for active duty

Orion supports all branches with TA paperwork, scheduling, and compliance.

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC- SARA) approved in 49 states

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC- SARA) approved in 49 states

Iowa Board of Nursing approved for RN to BSN and MSN programs

Iowa Board of Nursing approved for RN to BSN and MSN programs

ACCSC Accredited

ACCSC Accredited

Air University: From CCAF to Bachelor's Degree

Have you earned an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree through the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)? Continue your education at Orion Technical College and work toward completing your bachelor's degree online.

Through the Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) program, eligible students may be able to complete their bachelor's degree with 60 or fewer additional credits at OTC.

Questions? We're Here to Help!

Our Military and Veterans Admission Coordinators are available to answer your questions and guide you through the application and enrollment process.

Phone: (563) 674-6633

Email: veterans@orion.edu

After you apply, our coordinators will help ensure you are enrolled in courses that apply toward your degree. They will also assist you throughout the process so you can receive your education benefits in a timely manner.

Your educational journey starts here. Let us help you take the next step!

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    Orion Technical College, formerly known as Hamilton Technical College, has been proud to provide the Quad City area quality technical training and medical assisting instruction for over 50 years.