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Thank you. I was hoping it was 2.0. Fingers crossed he hits the 2.5. It will be close.

My son received a 3 yr AROTC scholarship. He is also a National Guard member and has reported to Basic Training and not available for communication. His 1st year has not gone well academically. We also have a high school 2019 graduate starting college in August. We need to plan financially...

My son is just starting, but we were strongly advised to start with Nike. <REMOVED TEXT>

UVM (Vermont) offers R&B unlimited Ohio University offers 1st semester and must be earned thereafter Widener offers R&B unlimited Hofstra offers limited R&B on case by case

What is a solid score?

Thank you @clarsksonarmy! That really helps. I don't want him to look at too many schools because I think it will only confuse him. Currently, there are 15 on his list with 7 being public schools and 3 are in state. I'm thinking we plan to look physically visit at least 8 on official tours...

Ok, so 5 is the minimum and 7 is the max?

I am a parent of an 1th grade student. He wishes to join ROTC. We have received different responses for the number of colleges which he should apply. What is the limit on the ROTC scholarship application? We were told 7, but then told 5. We want this information in order to plan college...

I lurk here daily. This thread has been extremely enlightening to me.

@Pima , when you state 75% cover in state tuition, what occurs when there is a variance among state schools cost? We are PA residents. There is a sizable cost/tuition difference between Penn State and PASSHE schools. There are also a sizable number of majors not offered at PASSHE schools.

@KeyzCat , I'm a freaked out Parent and mine is only a rising 11th grader! The entire process is a bit overwhelming. Thanks to the fine members of this board, I know we'll get a game plan and make it through. Hoping to meet @clarksonarmy in person during the process. Clarkson is definitely...

Thanks! Obviously, my search skills need work

As a Parent just beginning this process, I was wondering if there is a master list available for Abbreviations and Acronyms?

I thought the taxation was changed in 2013 to be taxed at the Parent Rate as Unearned Income

@txpotato, His GPA will not be high enough for a scholarship from Bama. His brother is currently a student there and he will be applying regardless of no merit money. Even paying full price OOS tuition, UA is relative in cost to our in-state options of Pitt or Penn State Erie since our...