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Very helpful feedback from everyone ! The point everyone is making (cadre/Army and SMP parents) is that a 3 yr. ROTC scholarship recipient (in good academic standing of course) is GUARANTEED a place in the battalion. That as your last paragraph highlights is THE issue in this decision. I do...

So much appreciate the feedback. You misread my post. The "20%" statement referred to the fact that because so many 3/4 yr scholarship guys wash-out there has been plenty of slots opened up. My conclusions above are from my 4 yr. (soph. son) cadet and an active Col. friend who is a few years...

other than nursing or engineering ROTC candidates. I'm not hearing of ANY 4yr ROTC scholarships being awarded from those who have spoken with the Cadre at the schools of their awards.

My point: The SMP likewise is not at a disadvantage to the scholarship ROTC recipients. Reverse your point about how many ROTC scholarship recipients "wash out". If a high # fail as you assert (and I agree) then then scholarship winner who declines and goes the SMP route has a excellent chance...

Seems that any scholarship winner that would survive the 1st yr. (where 20% drop-out) should also have an equal chance of "winning" a contract in a pool of SMP's his Sophomore year. Even with a good chance of getting a 3.5 yr., the SMP route (on paper anyway) comes out on top on many counts. I...

One last item: To my understanding the SMP may be better for the career Army goaled ROTC student because he gets a 3-4 year jump on yrs of service for pension/retirement compared to the scholarship ROTC students.

Not true. Most ROTC tuition scholarships are matched by many colleges in our part of the country with room and limited board thrown in. You get an ROTC scholarship at any of the 4 on my son's list and you get room and board too.

Room (dorm) and "food plan" (5 meals per wk and $200 food debit card) is added to tuition to get these figures.

Wish I could say but can't. But no we have not received letter yet. I do know most of the 15 scholarships 2 years ago were 4yr. Last year the overwhelming majority were 3yr. I can say that.

Yes room and board (5 meals per week +200 food allowance) were included with tuition in older sons ROTC scholarship. Currently its $$9500 for tuition and $10,500 per year for dorm and "food plan".

Already have. He is the last one of three Engineering Majors left after 1 1/2 yrs! 4 of the original 15 didn't make it. I guess that's why I'm entertaining #2 son look at SMP. It appears that slots are readily available for them to become active Army 2nd Lt's

Thank-you! The smoke is starting to clear.....a little. So the ROTC scholarship = I'm definitely wanting and qualified to be an Army officer. I have a spot. And the SMP = I am a soldier who is using Federal funds designed for a soldier to continue his education who by the way desires to become...

Older son is already in his 2nd year in the battalion and he told me today that this (the added semester of scholarship) is a common practice at his college. But no Cadre is going to promise an added semester of college ....we all know that. So the Nat. Guard route vs the 3yr scholarship is the...

This Col. went through the SMP program himself 26 yrs ago. and intrigued to get answers purely out of professional curiosity. He has a daughter he thinks will be going through this process in two years as well. Can't wait to get his feedback. Even understanding son has a good chance of getting...

Amen to that! Son was invited two weeks back to come to the college and shadow a cadet and attend that days ROTC class. Since the e-mail of scholarship award (and subsequent confusion) a friend who is an active Army Col. (on injured leave from arm surgery) has offered to go with son to this and...

Thanks for that response Marist ! In this case we have dependable info that his letter will include a 3yr to both his #1 school choice ($20,000 yr) and his #2 choice ($28,000). Both are in state public schools. Can we accept #2 and trade for #1 though it's on the list already? You're right...

Son just earned a coveted scholarship. But it's not a 4yr like his older brother got 2 yrs ago. Its a 3 yr. Active army Col. friend and my older son are telling me an SMP may be preferable. 4yr son says other than boot camp, the SMP guys have the same status in the battalion and have more money...

This 3yr year scholarship leaves us confused. Older son got 4yr and is doing fine. He told me today that SMP cadets in his battalion get more mo. $$$ assistance. Has all of us scratching our heads as to why younger son shouldn't go SMP route and forego the 3yr scholarship route. This "missing"...

Originally Posted by dwestman One of the ROO's for a school on DSS's list contacted him and told him the scholarship being offered was a 3-year award to 3 schools. He explained the Army is offering many more 3-year awards vs. 4-year awards because they preferred not to have students use the...

Yes. Son called the ROO at his #1 choice (which is not the college he was awarded) and he was informed the letter will contain two. Evidently the Cadre can find this out once the awards have been made. Everyone posting today here (that I have seen) have reported only one listed on the web page.