<p>I recently got an email and an actual form in the mail. It says that I pretty much have to fill out the form and mail it back to "NROTC".
I really don't know what it is and dont know where else to post this.</p>
<p>Any help?</p>
<p>ROTC is a military scholarship. Award amounts varies, but most will cover full tuition at private schools. </p>
<p>NROTC is the Navy version of the scholarship. All the branches of the military have ROTC except the Coast Guard. </p>
<p>With ROTC, you would have to work out/do PT a couple times a week, take a couple required classes, wear your uniform at least once a week, etc… So it does not interfere with your college life that much. In the summer you will have to go on “summer cruises” on Navy ships, and go to land bases as well, for hands on learning. </p>
<p>The catch is, which is imperative you understand, that you have to give 5 years in active duty to the Navy. So they will pay for your tuition and books but you have to give them time. A great option if you are already thinking about the military and don’t know how you will pay for a school with tuition at $35k+. Some people think it is a scholarship, no strings attached. But the military owns your arse for at least 5 years after you graduate (which even this could be extended to 8 years if they really need you). </p>
<p>I’m thinking about doing it, in part because I’m planning on joining the military anyway and it would be a great option to pay for expensive OOS schools and privates.</p>
<p>NVM, I’m not willing to sacrifice a year let alone 5 years lol.</p>
<p>And money is by no means a problem, due to financial aid these days. </p>
<p>I thought it was a scholarship that the navy gave for free lol, I had a feeling there was a “catch”.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info though.</p>
<p>It’s a good thing you asked CC before applying… LOL</p>
<p>yeah lol 10 char</p>
<p>First of all applying does not commit you to any years of service. You need to sign a contract for that obligation and meet some other requirements.
Second, accepting a scholarship and contracting still does not mean that you owe five years of service. You can use the scholarship for one year without incurring any commitment and without needing to pay back any money. Kind of “Try before you buy”.</p>
<p>Third, getting an application does not mean the Navy WANTS you. They have FAR more people applying for NROTC scholarships than the Navy can possibly give. I’m sure you will contribute to society in some other meaningful way.</p>