The ultimate goal is the college degree and the commission in the Air Force. If you go the AFROTC along with college route, you could still get that even if USAFA doesn't accept you. If you get into the enlisted force and can't get your commander to sign off for you, you are stuck.
Another option would be to enlist in the Air Force Reserves or Air National Guard. If you did that, you would get school paid for through enlisted benefits, along side being able to apply for USAFA through the LEAD program. If you don't make it in to USAFA, your education is still being paid for. I'm not sure if you can do ROTC alongside being enlisted, probably not. However, you can always apply for an OTC/OCS in the branch of your choice after completing your education.
Best of luck and best wishes!
Another option would be to enlist in the Air Force Reserves or Air National Guard. If you did that, you would get school paid for through enlisted benefits, along side being able to apply for USAFA through the LEAD program. If you don't make it in to USAFA, your education is still being paid for. I'm not sure if you can do ROTC alongside being enlisted, probably not. However, you can always apply for an OTC/OCS in the branch of your choice after completing your education.
Best of luck and best wishes!