Can I join the USAFA even if I had academic probation on my record?

I am an RN with 17years experience and would love to comment but will not further unless you post a name.

Your situation brings back memories of my youth. You sound as though you've taken the initial steps of evaluating your direction after underachieving in your academic efforts; continue that evaluation to more firmly establish realistic goals. If you settle on a commissioned military career, find out what opportunities are available to gain a commission from enlisted status. Acceptance into any of the academies is very competitive and your academic performance to date would eliminate you without some proof of stellar performance and potential. Don't choose the military because it seems like an easy way to have an income while pursuing your goals. Success in the military is based upon performance, dedication, and excelling compared to your contemporaries. You must know what you want and pursue it with passion.

You should google the academy requirements. There are entry points at one's life into the academies and they usually are age dependent, school progress dependent, prior service dependent, etc... It sounds like you don't have a straight forward situation.

With weak academics your chances are slim.