Valant1776
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Hello,
My nephew is interested in attending one of the military colleges -- he is particularly interested in VMI, but we are also looking at UNG.
They only have Army ROTC there, but he wants to join the air force.
Would he be able to join the corps of cadets, participate but not contract in ROTC for a scholarship -- and then apply to OCS in the USAF?
In case you're interested in the background:
He has ADHD and takes medication. But a very smart kid.
I can't get a straight answer from VMI on whether ADHD (and specifically medication) is a disqualifier. I don't think it is -- because it is not necessarily commissioning, he could in theory participate in ROTC without contracting. But it's not 100% clear.
That's why we are looking at University of North Georgia, a great school, which does allow ADHD and kids taking medication, into both the university and corps of cadets. Same issue with commissioning -- but they are clear on the point.
My nephew is interested in attending one of the military colleges -- he is particularly interested in VMI, but we are also looking at UNG.
They only have Army ROTC there, but he wants to join the air force.
Would he be able to join the corps of cadets, participate but not contract in ROTC for a scholarship -- and then apply to OCS in the USAF?
In case you're interested in the background:
He has ADHD and takes medication. But a very smart kid.
I can't get a straight answer from VMI on whether ADHD (and specifically medication) is a disqualifier. I don't think it is -- because it is not necessarily commissioning, he could in theory participate in ROTC without contracting. But it's not 100% clear.
That's why we are looking at University of North Georgia, a great school, which does allow ADHD and kids taking medication, into both the university and corps of cadets. Same issue with commissioning -- but they are clear on the point.