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Hi, I understand that money from a 529 account can be used to buy school supplies, as well as pay for tuition room and board. Does anyone know if it is kosher for money from these accounts to be used to pay for the clothing and supplies needed for Sea Year? Thanks

Hi, What graduation gift do you get a young man going off to the USMMA when they really cant bring anything with them? Love to hear some ideas. Thx

Hi all, been reading these threads and seen some conflicting advice. I know they need to bring sneakers and toiletries, but if you buy the kit from NEX, is there anything else recommended? Can you bring your own underwear of choice, or does it have to be the gov't issued type? Does it have to...

I was granted a waiver by the USMMA (still on hold) and denied by USNA, without them ever requesting a waiver. If I do not get into USMMA, and wish to reapply the following year to USNA, will my USMMA waiver have any bearing on the USNA waiver decision? I do understand that each SA has their...

Hi, it's been radio silence on this section of this forum for almost a week...anyone hear anything regarding admissions either way recently? I am waiting (not so) patiently for news. Thanks and good luck to all.

I was DQed in January. Dodmerb site still says 'pending waiver submission / review'. Have heard nothing from the academy. Does anyone know if this means that the academy has a) yet to request a review, b) that it is in the process of being reviewed, or c) none of the above? thx

I see on the dodmerb site that the USMMA has approved my waiver. Is that at all an indication of the strength of a candidate, or simply part of the process? Thx

Hi, I have been accepted at va tech, but did not receive the 4 year nrotc scholorship. Has anyone had any experience applying for three and two year scholorships after completing a year of school at Va Tech? Any insights into what they might be looking for, other than grades and continued...

Good day, I have been accepted to both Mass and Suny maritime academies (waiting on usmma). Have visited both schools and like them very much. The programs seem very similar. Can anyone with insight into these academies help to enlighten me on the differences, or the strengths of either that...

Hi, can someone please explain how the service academies get the information from Dodmerb to review to know if they will/ should begin the waiver process? I have applied to multiple academies, yet only one of them shows up on my Dodmerb profile. Will the other academies I applied to also...

Hi, just wondering from applicants past experiences which academy / rotc is more likely to offer a fish allergy waiver, if any. Applying to usma, usna, usmma, uscga, nrotc. Thanks