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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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See https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.aspx. I would think from that link that that would be for this time next year.
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Permalink Reply by Renee on
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Me too so odd his Lt told him that, hope he is not snowing him as he just doesn't want to put him in for scholarship and is being dishonest
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He wanted to be a naval officer since 11 years old, doesn't need scholarship, just wants commision
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I hope it all works out. Most of the colleges/universities with a NROTC program have a webpage that tells about the program and talks about advanced standing, so maybe you can check the page at your son's school and see what it has to say.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Ways of becoming a COMMISSIONED OFFICER. I wrote the following response to a similar question back in Jan 2011. I hope the links still work but I believe it'll give you a good idea of the process. Good luck to your son.
- Naval Academy, United State Military Academy (West Point), Air Force Academy
a). He may be too late to apply to the Navy Academy, West Point or Air Force Academy. Most applicants open a file sometime during their sophomore year in high school. Typically, each service academy get somewhere between 10,000 to 12,000 applicants per year. Out of that around 3500 +/- will get nominations (from a US Congressmen or US Senator). Out of that perhaps 2000-2100 will be further qualified academically and physically and are offered an appointment. When Reception day rolls around, the number that actually enrolls is in the 1200 range. The graduating classes are normally around 950 - 975. Tuition, room and board is paid. In addition, everyone gets paid roughly $850 per month (after deductions for taxes and academy-related expenses - the spendable income is about $250.
b). He could go to junior college first and apply from there but there will be not transfer of credits from junior college.
c). He could enlist and apply to the any of the service academies - every service academy has a "prep" school catered to help prior enlisted brush up on their academics (this is a one year endeavor). There is no repercussion if the attendee leaves after the first two years. - ROTC, NROTC
His tuition is paid by the government. He is required to do physical training while going to college. His service commitment after completion of college is typically 6 years. You can select a college of your choice, assuming you can get in and as long as the college has a ROTC or NROTC program (or a neighboring college has a program and can provide the required courses). Many prefer this route because the restrictive life style of the service academies makes the four years at the academies excruciating difficult. The semblance of a normal collegian life is worth much and all who are considering the service academies should think long and hard before commitment. You can choose a college close to home - if that is important. Or choose a college in a setting desirable for his eventual career choice. The males outnumber the females in a ratio of 10 to 1. For many guys this alone will be enough to go ROTC/NROTC. If a person is strong in math/science and is currently an engineering major and if he so desires, he could apply to the NUPOC (Navy Nuclear) program which could pay up to $40,000 per year for tuition, room and board. Commitment is 5 years after graduation from college.
http://www.navy.mil/navydata/cno/n87/usw/issue_10/nupoc.html
http://www.navy.com/navy/joining/education-opportunities/undergradu... - Officer Candidate School.
Go to college on his own dime and apply to Officer Candidate School after graduating from college. All OCS candidates have college degrees. Why would any one want to do that? There are no financial benefits, after all the college education has already been paid (some refund may be possible on students loans upon joining the military). First of all, the job market is tough. There are loads of kids with college degrees making coffee at Starbucks. Secondly, the military offers officers opportunities in leadership positions not available to young employees fresh out of college. Third, there are college graduates who want to serve our country - to give something back. Lastly, the military offers a chance to experience something totally different from the civilian world.
http://www.ocs.navy.mil/ocs.asp
http://navynupoc.blogspot.com/ - STA-21 Seaman to Admiral Program.
Go to this Forum Discussion STA-21 Breakdown? Much has been posted already - no need to regurgitate all that again. Here are the links for your convenience.
https://www.sta-21.navy.mil/
http://www.navyadvancement.com/navy-store/navy-college-education.php
http://www.military.com/education/content/money-for-school/navy-edu...
http://www.persnet.navy.mil/CareerInfo/Education/
- Naval Academy, United State Military Academy (West Point), Air Force Academy
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