ROTC scholarship and USNA Keep both for now?

[Mckennarose]

I thought I remember a post on this site that said it was ok to keep your ROTC scholarship until after summer training for a service academy. I’m percent committed to the Naval Academy but as a spring athlete I am also aware I could get injured and not be recovered in enough time for summer training but able to recover in enough time to report to ROTC. For example I pulled a hammy and it took 6-8 weeks before I could put much weight on it. If that has occurred a few weeks from now I could potentially not be ready for the SA but could recover in time to report to college for the ROTC.

Our team has a good chance to win states and I didn’t want to sit this season out as it would lessen our ability to win. I know I’m taking a risk by playing my sport but I’m trying to ensure I have all the facts before I make any decisions. Thank you!

 

[Montana State Army ROTC]

You remember correctly

 

[Go Dores!]

For clarity, once you commence summer training (Induction Day) at USNA your NROTC scholarship is forfeited.

 

[Cberninger]

For clarity, once you commence summer training (Induction Day) at USNA your NROTC scholarship is forfeited.

What if I you have a different service academy than your ROTC?

 

[EEBTTF]

What if I you have a different service academy than your ROTC?

It doesn't matter. Keep them both as options until you are 100% sure.

 

[Peyday_Dad]

@Cberninger is right. Showing up for I day forfeits whatever ROTC scholarship you may have. So if you don't like it or get hurt and can't continue you can't go back to the ROTC scholarship in the Fall.

 

[MidCakePa]

As noted, ROTC scholarships can be a great insurance policy leading up to I-Day/R-Day. But that policy is cancelled once you swear in at an SA.