eljay60
AFROTC parent, former ANC in USAR
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- Nov 1, 2016
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So, DS got offered this. I've looked over some of the other threads and can't find the answer to a question.
I understand if he accepts it, he is no longer in the running at future boards for the conventional 4 year scholarship - this takes the place of that. My question is, if he refuses the Ike Skelton scholarship now, will the offer be likely to be extended again after the second or third boards?
At this point, this is option J, K or L for us, but at 17, DS is a bit young to predict if he would rather be AD or reserves when he's 25. Dad was enlisted AD, and I was a reservist, but that was before he was on the scene so he really has no direct experience with either.
However, as a parent looking down the barrel of a $100k bill for college, it's really hard to let this bird-in-the-hand go.
I understand if he accepts it, he is no longer in the running at future boards for the conventional 4 year scholarship - this takes the place of that. My question is, if he refuses the Ike Skelton scholarship now, will the offer be likely to be extended again after the second or third boards?
At this point, this is option J, K or L for us, but at 17, DS is a bit young to predict if he would rather be AD or reserves when he's 25. Dad was enlisted AD, and I was a reservist, but that was before he was on the scene so he really has no direct experience with either.
However, as a parent looking down the barrel of a $100k bill for college, it's really hard to let this bird-in-the-hand go.