What time are AFROTC scholarship notifications released?

[justdoit19]

As I understand, it is the whole person really that is looked at. Also I feel that the school they attended has a big impact. My oldest son, who attended a public school with much lower standards overall to attain graduation did not received a scholarship offer despite a similar look to his resume 'on paper' as DS#2, who received a scholarship. In fact, DS #1 had a higher GPA....but in much easier classes (standards based referenced grading system). DS#2 attends a very competitive, blue ribbon private college prep school. It is VERY difficult to stand out and lead as there are so many high caliber students, academically and in sports (as well as other extra curriculars)! However, to succeed and lead at his school says a lot. And he did. My point is that the school profile must play into it. At least peripherally as his interviewer knows the reputation of the school. And yes, the interview is very important. DS amazes me at his abilities to communicate effectively with adults. He interviews very well and its a big part of their overall score.

Another thing to ponder, is how is the online social media presence? I think kids forget about that, and I would expect that those charged with looking at the whole person would do at least a quick search.

 

[justdoit19]

BTW, still a question I have after looking, can someone tell me the difference between type 1 and 2, in a 'nutshell'?

 

[xray328]

Yes! We should all feel grateful for the scholarship offers; it is a very competitive process and it's really something to proud of to be offered an ROTC scholarship. I think most of us who are disappointed with the type 7 are, or have kids who are, planning to attend out of state schools. Also, many of us also live in States that offer full tuition scholarships for high achieving students to in state schools. So that said, Congrats to you and to all the scholarship winners! My husband and I are both vets (he's Army and I'm Air Force) and we are so impressed to see the caliber of young people who are stepping up to serve.

Yeah, he’s looking at MIT, Georgia Tech etc. It’s hard to understand being accepted to these schools and not receiving at least a type 2 given how competitive admission is. Of course we’re appreciative of any financial aid but we’re still left scratching our head. He wants to be an Air Force Officer regardless, the scholarship would of just been a bonus.

 

[eljay60]

Difference between Type 1 and Type 2 - in a nutshell...

Type 1 - Full 4 years anywhere, no limits, mostly tech scholarships awarded,
Type 2 - Full 4 years anywhere, $18.000/year limit, mostly tech.

Type 7 - Full 4 years public in state university OR, 3 years anywhere, 18,000/year limit.

 

[Pima]

Yeah, he’s looking at MIT, Georgia Tech etc. It’s hard to understand being accepted to these schools and not receiving at least a type 2 given how competitive admission is.

Please take no offense at my post.

AFROTC is different than most colleges.
~They do not superscore, it is best sitting. Most colleges will superscore.
~They do not care about your senior yr., it ends with your junior yr.
~ It is the whole candidate. Low PFA could have hurt him. No athletics, aka book smart could have hurt him.

AFROTC like MIT is a national pool, but with different parameters. Please see above.

My best advice is to contact the schools financial aid/bursar or the ROTC CoC to see if the college will charge them IS as a AFROTC cadet on scholarship.
~ If so, than you are in a better place than a type 2 recipient. Type 2 caps out at 18K, but type 7 taps out at IS. Many colleges will increase by 7-10 annually.

Finally. as a type 7 you can convert to a 3 yr type 2.

Congrats! Thank him and your family for the service to this great nation

 

[eljay60]

If so, than you are in a better place than a type 2 recipient. Type 2 caps out at 18K, but type 7 taps out at IS. Many colleges will increase by 7-10 annually.

This was true for DS. Our state has extremely high tuition; $18,000 is not enough to cover tuition at his in-state public college. But the school did provide a room and board scholarship to go along with the AFROTC paying his tuition. His school also accepts type 2 as full payment for the out-of-state contracted cadets. So check!

 

[nontent]

Pima, could you explain the logistics behind being charged in-state as an OOS student? Public schools in other states may just charge you in-state tuition if you're on an ROTC scholarship?

 

[eljay60]

Pima, could you explain the logistics behind being charged in-state as an OOS student? Public schools in other states may just charge you in-state tuition if you're on an ROTC scholarship?

I'm not Pima, but this was covered in our first contact with our son's university. They asked if we were in-state (we are), but from what I was told the university itself would have provided a grant to make up the difference. It will be on a university-by-university basis, and each school will have their own way of doing it. But the end result would be like this:

School A - in state, total yearly tuition + fees $14,000. AFROTC type 2 pays 14,000
School B - out-of-state or private, yearly tuition + fees $22,000. AFROTC pays 18,000 and school provides a scholarship of $4,000

Not all schools do this, and the AFROTC has no control over it. It is a decision made by the individual college/university and will be administrated by them.