Well looks like my Son did not receive the scholarship he was so in hopes of getting, as his portal did not change and there is no letter. It is a huge disappointment for him, but I guess now time to move on and find a plan B.
Congratulations to all those that did receive their scholarships! What an awesome opportunity for you!
Has your son considered SMP (Simultaneous Membership Program)? He would drill with a Guard/Reserve once a month (and two weeks in the summer)... and get paid. He would also be eligible for the Tuition Assistance program to help cover the cost of tuition. Though he would have to go to basic training and or AIT for additional benefits beyond that.
My son was actively looking at that process and was just waiting to pull the trigger after the 3rd boards (turns out he was offered a scholarship). Have your son contact the school he plans on attending and asking about it. They will be a great resource and know which units locally are a good choice.
Would he go to basic training this summer then before he starts school?
Would he go to basic training this summer then before he starts school?
I would say it is very unlikely your son could get a BCT spot for this summer, remember, high schools get out later and college starts sooner, so it is sometimes harder to fit in BCT before starting college.
One option is that your son could start college in the fall, join ROTC, work hard and as said above, have a great APFT and keep a solid GPA the first semester. There may be a chance your son could be offered a campus scholarship by the end of the first semester, if not, he would have time to join the NG and SMP program, he does not need to go to BCT or AIT unless he wants the GI Bill, he would still get drill pat, tuition assistance. SMP cadets can't contract until the start of their sophomore year so there is no need to rush. Wait and see if a campus scholarship may be possible..
Tell your son to try and be as close to a 300 APFT as he can when he starts school, try and have a minimum 3.5 GPA at the semester. These two will keep him in the running if a campus scholarship is available.
SMP cadets compete with all cadets for Active Duty unless they accept a GRFD Scholarship.
I made a mistake when applying for ROTC scholarship. I put down Boston University instead of Boston College where I was accepted. Any advice on what to say for the transfer?
Should DS be concerned? His portal changed to show he has received a scholarship, but he still has not received his letter. We are on the West Coast. He has tried calling the ROO at the school listed on the portal, but no answer. He also called the ROO for his #1 school; however, he won't release information until the letter arrives. Help! Is anyone else waiting for their letter? Any advice is appreciated.
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One option is that your son could start college in the fall, join ROTC, work hard and as said above, have a great APFT and keep a solid GPA the first semester. There may be a chance your son could be offered a campus scholarship by the end of the first semester, if not, he would have time to join the NG and SMP program, he does not need to go to BCT or AIT unless he wants the GI Bill, he would still get drill pat, tuition assistance. SMP cadets can't contract until the start of their sophomore year so there is no need to rush. Wait and see if a campus scholarship may be possible..
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Just to add: perhaps the school offers "Non-Scholarship" Cadets incentives such as room & board waivers, service grants, etc. Of course, these incentives are tied to good grades and good APFT scores; reach out to the ROO to find out.
Thank you for your advice. Hopefully he will hear something today. If not we found the phone number to call and will follow that lead tomorrow. Looks as thought the school is on Spring Break. Once we know for sure, I am sure there will be many more questions to follow.It seems that there is always a few letters that are slow in the mail... I would contact your contact at Cadet Command on Friday if nothing arrives by then.
Boston College is not listed as a crosstown affiliate for ROTC. It is for NROTC but not ROTC. Do you think this will change my chances?
Boston College is not listed as a crosstown affiliate for ROTC. It is for NROTC but not ROTC. Do you think this will change my chances?
Fairly shortly from now. I know when I received my BFE, I received my DoDMERB packet (if I remember correctly) the week afterwards, or the following week.I received my letter on Monday 4/1. When should I expect my DoDMERB packet in the mail?
Remember, you aren't completely eligible to receive the scholarship UNTIL you are DoDMERB qualified.