Update on my mid's PRB, LOA, and thanks to those that previously helped.

[anonmom]

As recap, my mid had .07 below GPA needed this fall, while already on probation for the same issue last spring semester. There were numerous mitigating factors for the marks, but not relevant here and now.

After the PRB, my mid was placed on LOA. Thankfully, my mid was exemplary mid with all other aspects in the unit- leadership, physical fitness, no behavioral issues nor drugs or alcohol. Now it is a matter of paying $32,000 for the semester- not including the apartment rental. After speaking with the university, they will reinstate my mid's merit scholarship that was offered by them upon acceptance, prior to nrotc, so at least that will reduce the cost. Also, I was advised to file FASFA immediately and file change of circumstance form with the school so that they may consider if my mid can get additional assistance from the university.

My mid took ownership of the failings, and actively sought out tutoring for this semester again as well as met with the academic advisor, who thankfully got my mid into an easy 2 credit science lab to help with this semester GPA.

Because my mid is a Junior, I am thankful it is LOA. This gives the spring semester to allow GPA to go up, and if mid fails to get above the line, as per the regs, by then it becomes automatic enlisted service for 3 years without needing to pay back any money (since it will be within 12 months of the commissioning date) and my mid will be that much closer to earning a degree. So even though it is stressful as a parent worrying this semester whether the grades pan out, at least it will be another semester completed. Enlistment is not an issue for mid, as that was initially what mid wanted if it came down to it. SO thank you to all of you who offered support, advice, and the wisdom! I'll be back on the board under my old name, so to speak, as I did not want my mid to be adversely affected or identified by my past posts. Many thanks again to all, and for those new to the process, learn from other's mistakes, but also heed some of the valuable advice. As many state after the fact, I never expected my kid to be in this situation- was a stellar student in high school, top 1% aACT science scores, etc. But our children have to find their own path and take their own journey- so while I may worry, I know it is out of my hands.

Have a good rest of the week!

 

[Go Dores!]

then it becomes automatic enlisted service for 3 years without needing to pay back any money (since it will be within 12 months of the commissioning date)

@anonmom - I recall responding to your earlier thread about your situation. I hope I did not lead you to believe the above is an accurate description of what happens if your mid falls below standard (2.5 for the semester or 2.5 overall GPA).

If a mid DORs within 12 months of graduation, the PNS must consider whether to recommend Involuntary AES as a means of recoupment. There are reasons for this, which I won't go into here.

In the situation you describe, your mid would have another PRB, likely be disenrolled (not DOR), and could then request either the option to pay the money back or enlistment.

My point is that active enlisted service is not the automatic disposition simply because a midshipmen is disenrolled within 12 months of graduation.

 

[5centsmom]

Just want to thank anonmom and others on these 2 threads for sharing all the info. These young adults are all phenom, but life happens even to the fabulous. Really helps in understanding by having the info and actual experiences shared. Thank you!

 

[anonmom]

@anonmom - I recall responding to your earlier thread about your situation. I hope I did not lead you to believe the above is an accurate description of what happens if your mid falls below standard (2.5 for the semester or 2.5 overall GPA).

If a mid DORs within 12 months of graduation, the PNS must consider whether to recommend Involuntary AES as a means of recoupment. There are reasons for this, which I won't go into here.

In the situation you describe, your mid would have another PRB, likely be disenrolled (not DOR), and could then request either the option to pay the money back or enlistment.

My point is that active enlisted service is not the automatic disposition simply because a midshipmen is disenrolled within 12 months of graduation.

Thank you very much for the clarification.. I appreciate it, and hope my mid is done with any more PRB’s!!