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Does anyone happen to know what the Cost of Education is for USCGA? I would like to take the money out of my daughter's 529 plan and not have to pay the 10% tax on the distribution. I found a similar thread that has the expenses for USAFA...

On the schedule is a Fall and Spring BOT. What is this?

This year, Parent's Weekend is Oct 5-7 and Columbus Day is Oct 8th. Will the parents be able to spend any time with their child on Columbus Day?

With the incoming class of 2016 being much small at the academies this year (and ROTC???), I find myself wondering what affects that will have on their future careers, etc. For instance, since they are starting with such a small class, what will the attrition rate be? Do you think it will be...

In DD's original paperwork of AROTC scholarship award, it said something about reconfirming acceptance of the scholarship by May 1st. I was expecting CC to send something in the mail, but she hasn't received anything. DD would now like to decline her scholarship. She originally accepted it...

Several of the other service academies recommend that the cadets buy boots before reporting in so that they can break them in ahead of time. Is this recommended for the Coast Guard Academy? If so, what kind? Where can you purchase them? etc Thanks!

How do you create a "signature" that appears on all of your posts? For instance, you see "2012 USAFA candidate" or scoutpilot's "Helicopter pilots...because fighter pilots and astronauts need heroes, too. " Thanks for the help!

I understand the scholarship (tuition) doesn't start until your sophomore year. Do the freshmen cadets with the 3 year AD receive any kind of monthly stipend or does that also start sophomore year? Also, if the school provides free room & board to ROTC cadets, would that start sophomore...

When can cadets wear civilian clothes at the Coast Guard Academy? I'm just curious. While I attended USAFA 20+ years ago, the rules on civilian clothes changed every year while I was there. The Gulf War had a lot to do with it. Each year, the rules became more strict. During my 4 degree...

DD came home today announcing that her Air Force Junior ROTC program is being evaluated this year along with all the other Junior ROTC programs in our county for possible closure. We live in a military community. Her program at her school has over 150 cadets in it and has had to turn kids...

My husband retired 15 months ago. We just received a letter apologizing for the delay in processing his disability/compensation paperwork. It looks like we may be moving soon and may need a VA loan to buy a new house. Additionally, we may need to apply the post 9-11 GI Bill to my DD's...

For all of you waiting for a BFE to arrive, please note that it doesn't fit in a standard mailbox. We found DD's envelope on our front porch, almost hidden from view. And if you live in the northern states, it would blend in nicely with snow since it is white. Oops...title should be doesn't

Now that DD has been appointed, how are overnight visits arranged? Is this offered? Is it automatically offered to everyone, or should I contact someone to ask for this? DD did attend the AIM program. However, I think it would benefit her to see the academy during the school year. My head...

I recently had a conversation with an acquaintance. I got the feeling that their DS was gaming the AFROTC system. From my understanding, their DS has a 4 year AFROTC scholarship for engineering. He is now in his sophomore year. He is not doing well with his engineering classes. He would like...

How many applicants applied under EA this year? Since they've changed the process from last year, I'm curious if the number is up or down from last year.

I see the term "college programmer" all over these forums. What is this? I've tried googling it and searching these forums, but can't find an explanation. Thanks in advance.

I'm getting this awful feeling that it was a mistake for DD to apply under early action. She should be getting some kind of envelope in the mail any day now. Over this Thanksgiving break, she has been doing more ACT prep for the test on Dec 10th. It appears that her ACT scores will go up...

My daughter has now submitted everything to the admissions office (application, letters of recommendation, transcripts, test scores, etc). Would you recommend calling or e-mailing the admissions office to verify that they have received everything? It appears that there is no way of knowing if...

On the application, it asks for the ACT Writing score. Should this be the combined English/Writing score (range 1 to 36) or just the Writing (range 2 to 12)?