Room and Board

I recommend you read the ROD (regulations for Officer development) or like document from your unit, your contract, discuss with your chain of command if you have questions - I'll just share details from a ROD (from another unit than my DS), a case example of where recoupment was and was not considered,, and you can form your own opinion. I want to avoid any point/counterpoint debates as perhaps there are examples where recoupment was required when not fair, and examples where recoupment was waived when maybe it shouldn't have been. But right in the paperwork it says it's possible.
  • Recoupment heavily relies on the recommendation of the PMS for recoupment during a PRB or separation in their statement and the PMS recommendation for recoupment. Generally the guidance shared is about avoidance and fault. Not your fault (passenger in a car hit by someone else)- no recoupment. Could you have avoided or did you cause that injury? then risk for recoupment. Elective surgery (ex Lasik) goes bad - you sign a waiver beforehand noting you'll be on the hook for recoupment if you cannot serve afterwards.
  • Generally understand you in signing a ROTC contract are making a commitment to serve - it's not a freebie. Either you fill that obligation or after the free first year/ start of second year on scholarship, you have obligations.
  • An AROTC junior broke his neck tackling someone in a pickup football game - didn't know how to tackle. Does it matter that the game was at 2AM on a muddy field? IDK. Fusion surgery, months in a halo and PT followed. He recovered, but could not serve. He had to pay the scholarship back. He was told something to the effect of "you shouldn't have been out there doing something so (*$%^ing stupid", though in more diplomatic words by his PMS and after a "secret" vote in a PRB and his PMS recommendation for recoupment, he was on the hook. They gave him 10 years after graduation to repay the scholarship monies at a low interest rate, and with no interest accruing until he graduated.
  • A Marine mid was 90% through OCS 2 years ago, and broke his leg after a car he was in was struck by another. He recovered and repeated OCS in full the next year, but was assured immediately there would be no recoupment if he couldn't move forward.
really? I had a guy in my YG that had psoriasis and didn't have to pay back anything. Your saying an injury playing intramurals equates loss of scholarship and payback?
  • "MIDN Military Service Obligation/Recoupment on Disenrollment. Midshipmen should refer to their contract for specific information regarding their obligation. In general terms, the following information is provided but this information may vary from year group to year group, etc.: (1) Four-Year National Scholarship MIDN incur an obligation for active service or recoupment on the first day Naval Science class begins during their second academic year, whether or not the MIDN attended that class. If they disenroll from the program, voluntarily or involuntarily, after this point, all tuition and fees, including the first year, are recoupable. (2) Three and one half-year scholarship recipients become obligated on the first day Naval Science class begins their second semester in the program. If they disenroll from the program, voluntarily or involuntarily, after this point, all tuition and fees, including the first semester, are recoupable. (3) Three-year scholarship recipients become immediately obligated upon signing the program contract."
  • "If disenrolled, the OC will be issued PCS orders to return to enlisted duty. As provided in OPNAVINST 1420.1B series, the service member is required to complete 5 years of enlisted service from the date of program disenrollment or the remainder of their current enlistment, whichever is longer. Moreover, as per Title 10, Section 2005, OCs who cannot perform active duty may be subject to recoupment. As a result, the unit shall make the following entry in their service record, Page 13 NAVPERS 1070/613: "Service Agreement: Education (STA-21). I understand that, as a condition to receiving financial assistance from the federal government, I may be obligated to reimburse the government for any tuition/fees paid for on my behalf. Normally, recoupment is pursued when OCs are disenrolled from the program, voluntarily or involuntarily, and no longer suitable for active duty.”
  • "If, during the PRB or in the disenrollment paperwork, a statement is made that the student has a physical, psychological, alcohol or drug problem that may preclude them from AES, a medical evaluation shall be completed and forwarded to BUMED before mailing the disenrollment package to NSTC OD4. If the PNS recommends recoupment or if the student tests positive during a urinalysis test, a medical evaluation is not required. "
 
FYI everyone! Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, located in Troy New York, is one of those few schools, and a high-rated one at that, will pick up R&B for 4-Year Scholarship winners.
 
Can someone clarify how the Army option for Room and Board instead of tuition would work if you lived off campus?
 
FYI everyone! Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, located in Troy New York, is one of those few schools, and a high-rated one at that, will pick up R&B for 4-Year Scholarship winners.
Any idea if RIP will grant the same for a transfer student, coming in with 3 yr ROTC scholarship???
 
I just wanted to share that this thread led my daughter to check out Creighton and they pay for room and board. I can't tell you how happy we are with Creighton. What a great program. I will say they do more military stuff as freshman than we did as plebes during the year. They are really involved as a group together.
 
REMEMBER - Numerous universities give money just based on your application stats, having nothing to do with your NROTC Scholarship status. This means defacto room and board paid for.
2 examples:
Auburn University awards an $11,000.00 Scholarship to accepted applicants with a minimum 1330 SAT/3.5 GPA.
Clemson awards $15,000.00 with similar numbers.
These are NOT advertised alongside NROTC scholarship benefits so they don't appear on the "extra benefits" list.
 
REMEMBER - Numerous universities give money just based on your application stats, having nothing to do with your NROTC Scholarship status. This means defacto room and board paid for.
2 examples:
Auburn University awards an $11,000.00 Scholarship to accepted applicants with a minimum 1330 SAT/3.5 GPA.
Clemson awards $15,000.00 with similar numbers.
These are NOT advertised alongside NROTC scholarship benefits so they don't appear on the "extra benefits" list.
This is very true above. My DS had Santa Clara in his top 3 as they do give room and board to 4 year winners. He loved the school. The same qualifications that got him a 4 year scholarship also got him in excess of $35k in academic scholarship offers(more than covers room and board) from both Pepperdine and University of San Diego. I his case the private schools were very generous for our situation of being out of state and not qualifying for "need" based scholarships.
 
Let me give a shout out for my own alma mater, Wake Forest University, which has a fine AROTC unit and an array of merit-based scholarships. I will forever be grateful to Wake for one of those that essentially paid for everything and gave me an excellent undergraduate education. And then I ran off to Navy OCS, but that’s a story for another day, how I met Navy officer recruiters (aviators in summer whites on disassociated shore duty) on the Quad and decided it was time to take an unexpected path.

 
School's that offer Free room and board for ROTC students

This is a very helpful website! http://www.slideshare.net/robwong4/nrotc-guide-2010

ROOM & BOARD PROVISIONS FOR 4-YEAR NROTC SCHOLARSHIPS NOTE: This list is intended to be used as a guideline reference for NROTC Scholarship Applicants. No guarantee is made or implied that these benefits will be granted to the applicant. These benefits are offered by the individual colleges and are in no way supported or funded by the U.S. Navy. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify current availability of room and board provisions directly with the desired college or university. College Unit Code Phone Number Benefits offered by the


1. College Boston University 061 (617) 353-2000 Free Room & Board
2. Carnegie-Mellon University 067 (412) 268-2000 Free Room & Board (on a case by case basis)
3. Florida A&M University 009 (850) 599-3796 Free Room & Board (nomination from NROTC unit)
4. George Washington University 063 (202) 994-1000 Free Room & Board (prior active duty recipients) (tech majors eligible for a stipend of $4000 for room & board)
5. College of the Holy Cross 011 800) 442-2421 Free Room & Board
6. Washington State University 012 (509) 335-3564 Free Room & Board
7. Illinois Institute of Technology 013 (312) 567-3000 Free Room & Board
8. Iowa State University 015 (515) 294-4111 $2000/year Room & Board (top 25% incoming freshmen)
9. Jacksonville University 016 (904) 744-3950 Free Room & Board
10. Maine Maritime Academy 019 (800) 227-8465 Free Room & Board
11. Marquette University 020 (608) 262-3961 Free Room & Board
12. Michigan, University of 023 (734) 764-1817 Room & Board Scholarship (eng students, case by case)
13. Mississippi, University of 025 (662) 915-7211 Free Room (out of state residents)
14. Missouri, University of 026 (573) 882-2456 $1000/year to Free Room & Board (varies)
15. New York Maritime College 056 (718) 409-7220 Free Room & Board
16. Norwich University 065 (800) 468-6679 Free Room & Board
17. Prairie View A&M University 038 (409) 857-2310 Free Room & Board
18. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 040 (518) 276-6000 Free Room & Board
19. Rochester, University of 042 (716) 275-6111 Free Room & Board
20. San Diego, University of 059 (619) 260-4600 75% Room & Board
21. Savannah State University 043 (800) 788-0478 Free Room & Board
22. Southern California, University 045 (213) 746-1879 $2500/year Room & Board
23. Southern University and A&M 046 (225) 771-2430 Free Room & Board
24. Louisiana State University 046 (225) 388-1175 Free Room & Board
25. Tulane University 049 (504) 865-5000 Free Room & Board
Mizzou gives free Room and Board to all Freshman.
 
Is this list for Army ROTC only? I couldn't get to the slideshow as it said it had been taken down.
My reply was specific to Navy, but I believe Mizzou gives free room & board to freshman for all three. Some colleges also allow merit aid awards (ACT 29-30 and above) to be shifted to cover room and board. Some of these schools are Auburn, Ohio State, Iowa State.
 
My DD's college Army ROTC unit supplemented her 4-year national scholarship with Room and board. Florida Southern College Moccasin Battalion was an amazing unit that gave her a great experience. We are forever grateful.
 
I found this updated list of extras by school. This is for Navy ROTC. I am sure y'all can find similar for others.
 

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I found this updated list of extras by school. This is for Navy ROTC. I am sure y'all can find similar for others.
I took a look at the list and it is a little outdated. One quick example is; In Texas (ANY Texas State School) you have the NEW Patriot Scholarship which pays Room/Board for all branches of ROTC 4-Year Scholarship recipients and awards In-State Tuition. Local Texas schools may pay for Room/Board for less than 4-Year recipients, but all still get In-State Tuition. Also, once you are awarded a 4-Year National Scholarship (Navy in our DS' case) there is a lot of "deal-making" and more money "being thrown around" that is NOT advertised.
 
I took a look at the list and it is a little outdated. One quick example is; In Texas (ANY Texas State School) you have the NEW Patriot Scholarship which pays Room/Board for all branches of ROTC 4-Year Scholarship recipients and awards In-State Tuition. Local Texas schools may pay for Room/Board for less than 4-Year recipients, but all still get In-State Tuition. Also, once you are awarded a 4-Year National Scholarship (Navy in our DS' case) there is a lot of "deal-making" and more money "being thrown around" that is NOT advertised.
Do you have any info on the patriot scholarship at any Texas state school? I thought it was only at TAMU.
 
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