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    SMP questions

    Nope, starting as a Freshman. Understood on the rotc thing. PMS has already warned me and told me to keep a low profile on that stuff. I understand that time mgmt will be big. That's why I am doing BCT/AIT all at once. Will spend next summer getting some basic courses out of the way. Summer...
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    SMP questions

    running, sit ups, push ups, marching, classwork. Make sure you train before you drill or go to BCT.
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    SMP questions

    I don't graduate until end of June, so can't even leave until July 17. Just wanted to get everything out of the way at once and get a few extra bucks. If you can handle the schedule, it is definitely a much better financial deal taking this route. And depending on the school, even better than...
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    SMP questions

    NYJETS...Even though Im a Patriots fan, I will help you out. I am doing what you are doing through National Guard. Just got accepted to my school and wrote letter to have my admission deferred to Spring semester. I don't get back from BCT/AIT until October. Check with your recruiter, if it's a...
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    Contracting while doing SMP.

    I am doing the same thing. Just got accepted off waitlist to #1 school. Deferring to second semester. I have HS classes that are college credits and will take 2 classes next summer so that I will be considered a sophomore when I start in the fall of 2012. Where are you headed for BCT/AIT? Me...
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    SMP National Guard

    yes you do.
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    Joining the National Guard before ROTC?

    Congrats, but probably not. Check with ROO. Besides, you don't want to get hurt at boot camp and jeopardize the scholarship. Unless you really need the extra NG money, just take the scholarship and go from there.
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    SMP National Guard

    Ask for everything and explain everything. Most aide officers are very helpful. Get everything agreed to in writing. I am doing BCT and AIT this summer and will not get back until October. I am deferring my admission until 2nd semester. The loan money will also be held until then, but Grant...
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    SMP National Guard

    Check with your NG recruiter on what they will cover. I am doing NG and they cover full in state tuition. I will also be getting drill pay, stipends, kicker and eligible for GI Bill. I just don't want a ton of debt when i graduate and this is the best way to do it. I'll ROTC sophomore year.
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    Joining the National Guard before ROTC?

    Correct Florida, I believe those are considered Fed loans. I was talking more about private loans at your local bank.
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    Joining the National Guard before ROTC?

    In talking with financial aid at our school(In state public), if you are NG, they don't bother you about any payments. They flag your account and know that tuition is being waived and that it may take some time for other funding to follow (Kicker, stipends, GI Bill).
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    Joining the National Guard before ROTC?

    Yes they are only paying federal loans off, they are not helping with students loans you may get from a bank or credit union. And there is a dollar amount limit.
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    Joining the National Guard before ROTC?

    No, NG picks up tuition to state universities (not private) right off the bat. You get a waiver sent right to the school, you don't even see a tuition bill. So any other grant money, scholarships, etc., can be put towards other fees, room & board, whatever. It is a great deal, as long as you...
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    Joining the National Guard before ROTC?

    Check your state NG. I am doing BCT/AIT this summer after high school grad. I am missing first semester, but NG will be paying Tuition when I start in spring. As well as the kicker and GI bill. While deployment is possible in this 3 month window between returning from BCT and starting school, it...
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    SMP National Guard

    SilverD.... Doing the exact same thing with BCT/AIT. Attending Eastern CT State Univ, and ROTC at UCONN. Infantry, leave for Fort Benning July 18. I figure if I can handle 14 weeks in Ga heat, I can handle making a few new friends in college. Money is definitely better this way and end up in...
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