<p>Hi, so I was just awarded a type 7 scholarship from the AFROTC. It says </p>
<p>"Type 7 - Pays college tuition up to the equivalent of the in-state rate and $900 per year for books."</p>
<p>What does that mean? Which in-state? I applied from Michigan, but since I'm not a resident (just moved there the previous year) I'm not going to college there. Choosing between UCSD and NYU.
So does that mean I should find out the in-state rates for CA and NY?</p>
<p>NYU is a private university. No in state rate. </p>
<p>This is something you should ask your Air Force liaison. </p>
<p>Not sure why you wouldn’t be a resident of Michigan. That is if your parents live there and you are graduating from a Michigan high school. </p>
<p>You can only take your AFROTC type-7 scholarship to universities where you are eligible for in-state tuition. You cannot go to UCSD if you are not a resident of California. [see exception below]</p>
<p>I am not clear on your status regarding Michigan residency. You need to clarify that with the Air Force and/or the University of Michigan. Seems to me that if you can establish residency in Michigan before the beginning of classes in the fall, then you will be fine. But DO NOT take my word for it. Talk to the experts; AFROTC and UM.</p>
<p>MAJOR POINT: You are allowed to convert your 4-year Type 7 scholarship to a 3-year Type 2 scholarship. The type 2 will pay up to $18,000 per year at ANY school of your choice, state or private (as long as it has AFROTC). However, you would still need to pay full tuition for your freshman year, plus any amounts above $18,000 for sophomore through senior years.</p>
<p>It might be too late, but some colleges and universities offer special deals for converting to a type 2. For example, The University of Portland (Oregon) and the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) will cover the difference between a type 2 and full tuition, PLUS give free room and board. See these websites:
<a href=“Department of Aerospace Studies | College of Arts and Sciences | University of St. Thomas”>https://www.stthomas.edu/afrotc/scholarship/</a>
and
<a href=“Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid! | University of Portland”>Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid! | University of Portland;
<p>It might or might not, be too late to get admitted to these schools, BUT you never know.</p>
<p>Also, both the University of Kentucky and West Virginia University will take the type 7 scholarship from any out of state student, and treat you as though you are a resident. Again, maybe it is too late to get admitted (or maybe those schools are not appealing to you anyhow).</p>
<p>This could be a bit complicated for you. But I think that you can work it out. Actually, if you arrived in Michigan, say, last summer then I think you will be fine. Just make sure.</p>
<p>Let me know what other colleges you were accepted at, plus the state you lived in before Michigan. Last year I researched a ton of AFROTC scholarship information. I might have some important details which can help you.</p>