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Take-Off Program - TOP Cadet

Needs-based program supporting cadets at week-long powered and glider flight academies, possibly leading at a solo flight

Must meet basic eligibility requirements: 

  1. Be a current CAP Cadet in good standing.
  2. Apply via CadetInvest in eServices by 31 December 2022.
  3. Apply for national flight academy via Payment & registration System in eServices.

How to Apply: 

  1. Log onto eServices.
    • From the CAP Utilities on the left side, select "Cadet Programs," and then select the "CadetInvest" application
  2. Go through each of the five steps, making sure you complete everything. 
  3. Skip step 6, no Supplemental documents needed for Take-Off Program applicants.  Be sure to check upload requirements, if applying for any other programs or scholarships.
  4. Go to even step 7 and submit the application prior to the published deadline.

Video description of the Take-Off Program 


Lift Program

Need-based program supporting cadets at week-long career exploration activities (NCSAs)

Must meet basic eligibility requirements: 

  1. Be a current CAP Cadet in good standing.
  2. Apply via CadetInvest in eServices by 31 December 2022.
  3. Apply for NCSA via Payment & registration System in eServices.

How to Apply: 

  1. Log onto eServices.
    • From the CAP Utilities on the left side, select "Cadet Programs," and then select the "CadetInvest" application
  2. Go through each of the five steps, making sure you complete everything. 
  3. Skip step 6, no Supplemental documents needed for Lift applicants.  Be sure to check upload requirements, if applying for any other programs or scholarships.
  4. Go to even step 7 and submit the application prior to the published deadline.

 

 


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