No, tuition is not free at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). All students enrolled in AFIT have to pay for tuition, regardless of their military status.
Tuition for coursework at AFIT depends on the program. Undergraduate and graduate tuition for in-service members can range from $0-$840 per credit hour. Civilian and contract tuition can range from $2,019-$2,909 per credit hour.
All tuition at AFIT must be paid via check or money order at the beginning of each quarter. No cash or credit cards are accepted. In addition to tuition, AFIT also charges some other fees, such as a technology fee, a library fee, and a computer use fee.
For more information on AFIT tuition and fees, please visit the website at https://www.afit.edu/tuition/index.cfm.