text: what is the average cost of tuition at the air force acadamy?   cadets receive free tuition and room and board and a monthly allotment to pay for supplies, clothing, and personal expenses. but they are required to join  i think salary.com is saying it is free based on this example, the total projected united states air force academy tuition payments are $0 over time, assuming a 5% annual increase. in comparison, if your united states air force academy tuition payments began now, you would be paying a total of $0.    in this example one should save ($68) annually until the student enrolls at united states air force academy in 2024.(what)