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Not exactly sure what the deposit was for, but in my experience with college kids, its typically a room and board deposit. She will have the chance to choose tuition and fees or room and board. She will not begin collecting any money until after she contracts, which happens after they all arrive...

If you have your heart set on Nursing, USAFA is probably not the most efficient or forward route to choose. You might do better to consider an ROTC Scholarship and attend a traditional college if you also want to serve.

It's great he is working through this now! I would continue to pursue getting his record corrected regarding the hospitalization. Your SON should write a letter to DODMERB emailing it to his DODMERB technician, pointing out the inaccuracies and let them know that he's requested a correction...

I can only speak to AROTC. Waivers are requested for Scholarship winners. They are sent to Cadet Command for review. Army typically grants more waivers because they have a greater need to fill. SA are the strictest on granting waivers from what I've heard. If they have an equal candidate that...

I've always told my son it's great to be a place where they really want you! Some good points are made above regarding DoDMERB. You will receive an email ( watch your junk mail) soon, and do whatever you can do get that process going/done before you leave for school. It can take a while...

What is your recruiter or DodMerb saying? I'm afraid I don't have any answers, but if anyone can help you it would likely be them.

At my son's school the AROTC Cadets all arrive a week before school starts for what they call Basic week. It is run by the MSIV's, it includes all the above mentioned. Contracting Cadets must pass the ACFT that week, or shortly thereafter. Just to clarify, Advanced Camp for AROTC happens...

I do not think he will hear about these at the same time as they are independent of each other in ROTC during the scholarship process. They do not need to medically qualified to be awarded the scholarship. The scholarship is only activated after the medical qualification is granted. Most...

Does anyone have experience with the Army Master Fitness Trainer Course? DS has this on his list of possible ROTC summer training opportunities and he's not finding a lot of information available about it. Thanks!

I agree with what everyone said above. I do know some parents that loved Colorado Springs so much that they moved here AFTER their son graduated and they became sponsor parents. Cadets do have a chance to participate in the sponsor parent program. We are lucky to live in COS and have...

Thank you! I have been thinking I'd really like to go, for us it won't be until 2025, but just thinking ahead and wanted to see what the general consensus was.

Do a lot of families come for graduation?

It's not clear to me if you have applied for the AROTC scholarship, but if you did, don't count yourself out until the last board is finished. If you walk on, there is a chance the BTN will have money to give after their scholarship review board, but that money is often given for 2nd semester...

Your question was already answered, but I want to tag on that you should think about asking the ROO at the schools you are considering if they have any money available to go towards room and board. Speaking from an AROTC perspective, many schools have extra funds available for 3 year winners to...

He won't be obligated to Army ROTC until he signs his contracting paperwork which doesn't happen until they report for school in the fall. Even then, if it's the 4 year (unless something has changed) they have until the day before their second year starts to withdraw with no pay back. 3 year...

You might find the attached medical standards helpful, but without taking more with your son, finding out exactly what they said, and what happens in June, I think you are going to have a hard time assisting him. Maybe they just need more time to see that he can can be successful off any meds...

Thanks so much! I know he's been looking, but sometimes people have other avenues that don't always come to mind. Appreciate your response.

It would probably be a wise investment to make the trip there. Whatever direction you decide to go you want to be sure that you are confidant in your choice so you can stay the course. DS is very happy with his choice of AROTC scholarship and traditional college. He just graduated from Air...

They should be asking for medical records and likely a Pulmonary Doctor Consult and Pulmonary Function testing. If he's had the DQ since 12/15 and they haven't asked or anything, he should reach out to his DODMERB Tech via email. The longest part for us was waiting for an appointment to see the...

Do you have any suggestions on locating these internships I could pass on to my son who is currently an MSII? Was hers advertised through ROTC? Offered by her Battalion? Other places to locate them? Thanks!