In-state university required for NROTC?

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nwlandas

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I received an email from my NROTC Scholarship Coordinator stating that of the 5 schools I select, "one of the schools must be an in-state school." When I read through the blurb of information on the NROTC application, I did not see anything mentioning that. Here's what the application said:


"Enter the Colleges and Universities you wish to attend if selected for a Scholarship. You must select five (5) schools. If selected, we will try to place your scholarship at your first choice school but, due to limits on the number of scholarships that may be placed at each school your scholarship may be placed at your second through fifth choice school. Indicate how strongly you feel about attending your first choice school in the strength of preference box below.

You are still responsible for applying to and being accepted for admission to the college or university that you selected. Being selected for a scholarship and placed at a college or university does not guarantee admission to that college or university. We strongly suggest that you apply to more than just your first-choice school. If selected for a scholarship, it will be PLACE AT YOUR FIRST CHOICE SCHOOL and may not be used at any other NROTC school without prior approval. You must apply to, be accepted at, and enroll in your assigned school in order to utilize the scholarship. Applying to more than just your first choice school will increase the chances for acceptance and enrollment and will therefore increase the opportunities to use a scholarship if selected.

Applications will not be reviewed unless five NROTC colleges or Universities are selected."


There is only one in-state university that offers NROTC, and the deadline has already passed. What should I do?
 
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Likewise it was the same requirement 2 years ago to include one in-state NROTC program within your top 5 schools and to apply. Your coordinator said it's a requirement - I would direct your energy into making it happen.

OP, Your comment says there is only 1 program in your state and it's too late - what does too late mean? I assume you mean the college is no longer accepting applications? Which college is it too late to apply to- I find that odd given it's 12/2? States with only 1 program - Hawaii, Idaho, Connecticut, Kansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Oregon, Vermont. Rhode Island has none apparently. Most states have cross-town affiliates and/ or multiple programs. Given the requirement, I would call the admissions department and NROTC at your 1 in-state with NROTC school program, explain your need and circumstance, and work it out to get your application in. Even if that college only offers majors you don't want, etc. If you hit a wall today, PM me and I will call the university and advocate on your behalf. But you should make this a priority as every day this goes on will be harder to get an exception. Be ready to get your app in - if it's common app that should be pretty easy - maybe a couple of essays if you already have that in-play.

At least in recent 2 years the scholarship is awarded to your #1 choice and there were not caps in how many could be used at specific schools, this is why some programs had so many scholarship recipient participants in recent years while others had - not so much. So other than the application cost and time this should not be a burden on you or impact your dream.

Hope that helps and please keep the board updated with what you find. Good luck.
 
Info on the in-state requirement is tucked away in a few different spots on Navy websites, as well as individual NROTC unit website FAQ pages. See link for sample school FAQ and screenshot of web page below.
Interestingly, apparently the in-state school doesn’t necessarily have to be the state where you reside. I think it has to be a state school offering in-state tuition to NROTC scholarship students.

First order of business, contact NROTC HQ primary source, get clear on the actual requirement. Then, if it is indeed any state school offering in-state tuition, get to work on identifying your options by working the phones on the list of NROTC schools.

Scholarship Application NROTC | Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps

nrotc.umn.edu nrotc.umn.edu



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Thank you for posting this & to those replying! My heart sunk a bit when I read this - but to Capt MJ’s point there are several colleges that waive out of state tuition to NROTC students....when I was digging around a few weeks ago, on this site, I found a link where it lists all additional benefits.... I found that very helpful.... www.netc.navy.mil/commands/naval-service-training-command-/nrotc/additional-benefits/

Good luck 🍀 to you! My DS just applied to our state school as like back-up plan Letter F.... you would be surprised how quickly you can apply to colleges late in the game based on all of the application and essay work you have done up to this point..... he was like - oh, I already wrote that essay - let me go into my google docs & pull it up....
 
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I just want to harp on what @Herman_Snerd said... for NROTC, only your first choice school matters. The other four are just to gage interest in the units. So, make sure to put your top choice at number one and you can pretty much forget about the others. If you get selected for a scholarship, it WILL be placed are your first choice. Even if the deadline has passed for a state school, you don’t have to (need to) apply, you can just mark it down.

Something else, the state school does not have to be from your state as NROTC has arrangements for Mids to receive in-state tuition.

And as always, if you don’t get in/change your mind, you can always submit a change request.
 
as a bystander here...just had to say... You guys are awesome in what you do on this forum !!!

You're all collaborating with insight, willingness to assist & advocate, and educating OP'er (and my family too) at the same time

KUDOS !!!!
 
CuriousMid1001 said:
I just want to harp on what @Herman_Snerd said... for NROTC, only your first choice school matters. The other four are just to gage interest in the units. So, make sure to put your top choice at number one and you can pretty much forget about the others. If you get selected for a scholarship, it WILL be placed are your first choice. Even if the deadline has passed for a state school, you don’t have to (need to) apply, you can just mark it down.

Something else, the state school does not have to be from your state as NROTC has arrangements for Mids to receive in-state tuition.

And as always, if you don’t get in/change your mind, you can always submit a change request.
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I disagree...my DS HAD to put a school IN OUR STATE as one of the choices. Unless this has changed? All his schools on his list were state schools originally, just not our home state.
 
Herman_Snerd said:
Likewise it was the same requirement 2 years ago to include one in-state NROTC program within your top 5 schools and to apply. Your coordinator said it's a requirement - I would direct your energy into making it happen.

OP, Your comment says there is only 1 program in your state and it's too late - what does too late mean? I assume you mean the college is no longer accepting applications? Which college is it too late to apply to- I find that odd given it's 12/2? States with only 1 program - Hawaii, Idaho, Connecticut, Kansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Oregon, Vermont. Rhode Island has none apparently. Most states have cross-town affiliates and/ or multiple programs. Given the requirement, I would call the admissions department and NROTC at your 1 in-state with NROTC school program, explain your need and circumstance, and work it out to get your application in. Even if that college only offers majors you don't want, etc. If you hit a wall today, PM me and I will call the university and advocate on your behalf. But you should make this a priority as every day this goes on will be harder to get an exception. Be ready to get your app in - if it's common app that should be pretty easy - maybe a couple of essays if you already have that in-play.

At least in recent 2 years the scholarship is awarded to your #1 choice and there were not caps in how many could be used at specific schools, this is why some programs had so many scholarship recipient participants in recent years while others had - not so much. So other than the application cost and time this should not be a burden on you or impact your dream.

Hope that helps and please keep the board updated with what you find. Good luck.
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Caps are back in place for NROTC again, so one might very well not be awarded to their first choice school any longer. Also, in my 10 years on these forums there has ALWAYS been a requirement to list an in-state school. This is true of ALL ROTC programs.
 
nwlandas said:
It is regular admission.
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That makes sense for some schools. I asked my DS about this & he said that some schools had a 12/01 deadline. Hopefully the NROTC recruiter can help you get it in a few days late 🍀!
 
Capt MJ said:
Info on the in-state requirement is tucked away in a few different spots on Navy websites, as well as individual NROTC unit website FAQ pages. See link for sample school FAQ and screenshot of web page below.
Interestingly, apparently the in-state school doesn’t necessarily have to be the state where you reside. I think it has to be a state school offering in-state tuition to NROTC scholarship students.

First order of business, contact NROTC HQ primary source, get clear on the actual requirement. Then, if it is indeed any state school offering in-state tuition, get to work on identifying your options by working the phones on the list of NROTC schools.

Scholarship Application NROTC | Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps

nrotc.umn.edu nrotc.umn.edu
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Thanks. I'll make sure to contact the HQ today.
 
nwlandas said:
It is regular admission.
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Wow, I guess my state is very different. Most of our EA's are October and November and Regular are not until January. Sounds like you have lots of good ideas above though. Good luck to you! Hope it's all a moot point and you get you the NROTC scholarship to your first school and it won't matter.
 
Kinnem - Interesting to see "caps" are back for NROTC units - is there a Navy memo on this?
CuriousMid10 - can you provide a source for your comment that NROTC has the ability to have a school offer in-state tuition to a NROTC scholarship student?
"Something else, the state school does not have to be from your state as NROTC has arrangements for Mids to receive in-state tuition."

This is important info for applicants to understand.
Thanks and Regards
 
glen said:
Kinnem - Interesting to see "caps" are back for NROTC units - is there a Navy memo on this?
CuriousMid10 - can you provide a source for your comment that NROTC has the ability to have a school offer in-state tuition to a NROTC scholarship student?
"Something else, the state school does not have to be from your state as NROTC has arrangements for Mids to receive in-state tuition."

This is important info for applicants to understand.
Thanks and Regards
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This was taken from a recent @Go Dores! post. I'm sure he has seen and knows the email, but I haven't. He always has inside information and has been a trusted source.
 
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