Not every cadet in ROTC has a scholarship, in fact soon, not many cadets will have scholarships...Take ROTC while you are in college, and complete all the requirements and you'll be an Officer. You've done a lot of research on the web and you haven't come across all the different options? Perhaps I should shamelessly refer you to my blog.
http://goldenknightbattalion.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/whats-the-commitment/
I'm selling Army, so maybe you've just been looking at USMC websites.
Hope that helps.
clarkson -- "soon, not many will have scholarships".
I'm trying to understand that in context. As I understand it, most ROTC cadets at this time do not have scholarships. So, is there a change?
My understanding of the CC memo from a couple of days ago is that the scholarships that will diminish going forward are those to Private Colleges and Universities that are not "tier 1". Now, I'm not sure who is defining Tier 1. Some would define that as UNSWR Unis Top 50 + LAC Top 25, others as Unis Top 100 + LACs Top 50, others still by the strict USNWR classification (this year) of Tier 1 being the top 196 National Unis and 186 LACs (Liberal Arts Colleges). I doubt very much that CC intends for the Top 196 to mean Tier 1, but we'll have to wait for them to clarify that. Then, what do you do with USNWR "Regional University" rankings, e.g. Villanova #1 in the North? Or Marist which is #10 in the North?
I would very much, as would I'm sure a whole tankload of PMSs, like to know exactly what CC means by "Tier 1" private schools. Clarkson is currently ranked #124 by USNWR... is that Tier 1? One thing Clarkson has going for it is that its rack rate tuition is about 15% below some other Private Unis... is that a good deal for CC? I think probably so.
I understand and agree that it may not be the best use of CC budget to give $43,000 per year tuition scholarships to Private schools that are not highly regarded academically.
k2rider - No, it is not UP but in a nearby state .
I just checked the status page and DD status has changed to check the DoDMERB Website. Of course it is not up and not sure if that means anything anyway!!
Still hoping for some good news soon. DD still plans to attend her 1st choice either way, but this would sure make it easier!!
k2rider - No, it is not UP but in a nearby state .
I just checked the status page and DD status has changed to check the DoDMERB Website. Of course it is not up and not sure if that means anything anyway!!
Still hoping for some good news soon. DD still plans to attend her 1st choice either way, but this would sure make it easier!!
My DS's status has not changed.
However he's already been through the DodMERB process because he applied to USMA. I'm very thankful that he is through that process as it took over a YEAR because he was DQed on several issues. The last we heard he was cleared (waived) on all counts.
Between myself and friends, we have a lot of the State schools covered and one private school where I live with kids on the ROTC scholarship.
That's been great news in year's past! Yes!!!! Congrats!!
You won't see any change on the DoDMERB status yet anyway, so don't sweat that it's down. There is a lag between being awarded the scholarship and anything showing up there.
After seeing this status change on the ROTC scholarship status, the next change will be to say "You've been either awarded or offered the scholarship to" and list 1 or more schools.
Just checked again and his status changed to "You may check your medical qualification status by visiting the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board DoDMERB WebSite"
Can I get excited now? I really don't want to get my hopes up.
"After seeing this status change on the ROTC scholarship status, the next change will be to say "You've been either awarded or offered the scholarship to" and list 1 or more schools."
CJS - Do you remember the timeline on that change? And what kind of wait should we expect before we would see a physical letter - if that is what is what this means is going to happen.