Husky
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Yes I just got pretty much the exact same e-mail.
Offered Army ROTC Scholarship in Lieu of Appointment?
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Yes I just got pretty much the exact same e-mail.
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Congratulations to all the ROTC scholarship recipients!
I find it strange that the letter still uses the name "North Georgia College." In 1996, the school's name was officially changed to "North Georgia College and State University." In January 2013, it was officially changed to "University of North Georgia." Somebody should suggest that Cadet Command might consider fixing the form letter.
UNG, by the way, just increased academic credit for MS1 (freshman ROTC) classes to 4 credit hours from 2. Cadets in MS3 and 4 (juniors and seniors) receive 3 credit hours (used to be 2.)
I find it strange that the letter still uses the name "North Georgia College." In 1996, the school's name was officially changed to "North Georgia College and State University." In January 2013, it was officially changed to "University of North Georgia." Somebody should suggest that Cadet Command might consider fixing the form letter.
UNG, by the way, just increased academic credit for MS1 (freshman ROTC) classes to 4 credit hours from 2. Cadets in MS3 and 4 (juniors and seniors) receive 3 credit hours (used to be 2.)
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I'm told that the paperwork I was handed had this information incorrect. MS1 and MS2 cadets (freshmen and sophomores) now receive 3 credit hours per semester, and MS3 and MS4 cadets (juniors and seniors) receive 4 credit hours per semester.
CLong - The Cadet Command offer should be acted on as soon as possible as end of April for many competitive colleges is when students need to commit and classes fill up.
If your student wishes to receive a commission in the Army and an active duty assignment upon graduation, he/she should consider one of the Senior Military Colleges (SMC). Academically and physically qualified Army ROTC students who successfully complete the ROTC programs at an SMC are guaranteed active duty assignments in the Army upon graduation. Most of these SMCs also offer a stipend or other incentive to students who bring a 4 or 3 year ROTC scholarship students to partially offset the difference between what the scholarship covers and actual expenses. TAMU offers in-state tuition I believe to all members of its Corps of Cadets, VA Tech offers each entering Cadet a set sum of money regardless of ROTC scholarship. The Citadel offers 4 year ROTC scholarship students who achieve a certain SAT and GPA grade a stipend of several thousand dollars. It is likely too late to apply for individual academic scholarships at these SMCs, but this does not mean your student could not qualify after the first semester or first year for other grants in aid to offset what the ROTC scholarship does not cover. Good luck (PS I am writing as a former Army ROTC scholarship student who could not have afforded college otherwise)
If your student wishes to receive a commission in the Army and an active duty assignment upon graduation, he/she should consider one of the Senior Military Colleges (SMC). Academically and physically qualified Army ROTC students who successfully complete the ROTC programs at an SMC are guaranteed active duty assignments in the Army upon graduation. Most of these SMCs also offer a stipend or other incentive to students who bring a 4 or 3 year ROTC scholarship students to partially offset the difference between what the scholarship covers and actual expenses. TAMU offers in-state tuition I believe to all members of its Corps of Cadets, VA Tech offers each entering Cadet a set sum of money regardless of ROTC scholarship. The Citadel offers 4 year ROTC scholarship students who achieve a certain SAT and GPA grade a stipend of several thousand dollars. It is likely too late to apply for individual academic scholarships at these SMCs, but this does not mean your student could not qualify after the first semester or first year for other grants in aid to offset what the ROTC scholarship does not cover. Good luck (PS I am writing as a former Army ROTC scholarship student who could not have afforded college otherwise)