Thank you Fez! That info is very helpful. My DS wants to go AD. He is committed to serving in the Army Nurse Corps right now. Good luck at Norwich. Sounds like an awesome school. I tried to get my DS to apply there but he wanted to stay in Texas for college. Go figure.
Texas is a great place to study medicine. Fort Sam Houston is where I studied to be an Army Medic, I miss it! Nurse officers go through BOLC there, its a death by powerpoint course.
Another scholarship he can opt for is the GRFD or DEDNG scholarship. They are being handed out like candy currently. The only downside is they require a contract in the reserve/guard. But he'll be making more money in school due to SMP, ROTC stipend, drill pay, kicker, tuition assistance (in short, $1000/Month). Its worth considering, but u said he wants active duty. There is a way though, worth considering:
Opt for a GRFD/DEDNG scholarship.
Finish school, earn commission, contract with reserve/guard unit.
Once at unit, apply for HPSP (nurse practitioner scholarship).
The HPSP requires(not an option) active duty payback.
Finish school. He'll come in active duty as 1st LT (more pay).
Just my few cents. Though the wars are drawing down, there's still money laying around in guard/reserves. Take advantage of it. The last time there was money up for grabs like this was during the height of the war.
Anyway, just something to consider. Cheers.