NROTC Scholarship Programs Brief NROTC Scholarships NROTC Scholarship Programs Brief 2015-2016

Abbreviations NROTC-Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (Encompasses Navy and Marine Corps) NRC-Navy Recruiting Command NRD-Navy Recruiting District OD (Officer Development) HBCU-Historically Black Colleges and Universities HHE-High Hispanic Enrollment

Agenda Program Overview Types of Navy Scholarships Application Process Advice Applicant Interviewer Points of Contact Outline

Navy Scholarship Programs Via NRC Nurse Navy: Immediate Selection Reservation (ISR) Alternative Selection Reservation (ASR) Via NROTC Units Minority Servicing Institution Scholarship Reservation (MSISR) Three/Two-Year National (Sideload)

National Scholarship Scholarship provides: Scholarship requires: Full tuition and fees Book stipend ($750/yr) Uniforms Naval Science textbooks Sail Training Marksmanship Training Three summer cruises Monthly stipend ($250, $300, $350, $400) Scholarship requires: Specific university courses, including: Engineering level calculus Calculus-based physics Eight Naval Science courses, including: Intro to Naval Ops Leadership and Ethics Professional development, including: Lab and drill Summer training Completion of academic major •In addition to normal course load, midshipmen must follow these general academic guidelines: ◦Calculus (one year by end of sophomore year) (not required for Nurse- or Marine Corps- option students) ◦Physics (one year of calculus-based physics by end of junior year) (not required for Nurse- or Marine Corps- option students) ◦English grammar and composition (one year) (not required for Marine Corps option) ◦National Security Policy/American Military Affairs (not required for Nurse-option) ◦One semester of world culture and regional studies is required. •Naval Science course each semester

Expenses NOT Covered Room and board Flight training Year-round pay Some Universities offer R&B to scholarship recipients. Individuals need to contact the specific NROTC Unit. Flight training Year-round pay Health care Personal items, such as: Uniform cleaning Uniform tailoring Academic supplies Personal computers Haircuts Some orientation costs

National Scholarship Applicants recruited and processed by NRDs Approx. 1080 Navy Option and 19 Nurse Option offers Specific Criteria: SAT: 530 Critical Reading or Evidence Based Reading and Writing /520 Math ACT: 22 English/21 Math No minimum GPA Less than 30 college credits WHEN submitting application Can already be in NROTC College Program Mostly high school students URL accession program Not looking for Doctors or Lawyers

Immediate Selection Reservation (ISR) Nominated by NRD CO validated by the CNSB 150 per year Validate by Selection Board Eligibility: SAT: 600 Math Minimum, 530 Critical Reading or Evidence Based Reading and Writing Minimum 1230 Composite ACT : 26 Math minimum, 22 English minimum 54 combined Top 20% of High School Class Must be a high school senior Must meet height/weight standards or receive a waiver No drug use or DUI/DWI ISRs available for recruiters to get to those well qualified individuals – perhaps to get a foot in a door of a high school or college fair. Meet higher initial qualifications than normal 4-year applicants.

Alternative Scholarship Reservation (ASR) Nominated by NJROTC Area manger 5 per NJROTC Area; 55 total Competitively selected by Selection Board Eligibility: High School Senior SAT/ACT – same as regular applicant Mandatory Criteria (Unit = full year) English – 4 Units Mathematics – 4 Units Natural Sciences – 3 Units Social Sciences – 2 Units Nomination is required from the NJROTC Area Managers.

National Scholarship

Minority Servicing Institution Scholarship Reservation (MSISR) Nominated by NROTC Unit CO 70 per year Competitively selected by Selection board Applicant must contact NROTC Unit for nomination Can only be used at 21 specific schools HBCU’s, HHE’s, MI’s Eligibility Same as National Scholarship Application due to NROTC Unit by end of February Nomination due to OD by end of March Board held in April Students interested in a MSISR can apply for both the 4 year National scholarship and the MSISR scholarship, BUT are only able to activate whichever is awarded first. Available for Navy option only (Nurse not eligible). Marine Corps has their own program and hold their own selection procedures.

FY16 Selection Precision Loading Type FY16 Applications FY16 Selects Navy Option 3707 1085 ISR 150 ASR 124 55 Nurse Option 180 19 MSISR 79 78 TOTAL 4240 1387

Combined Profiles –FY16 Selects ASR ISR MSISR Navy Option SAT Math 619 690 586 693 SAT Verbal 622 701 587 702 SAT Composite 1241 1391 1173 1396 Top 10% 42% 68% 12% 63% Top 20% 79% 89% 44% 80% Cum GPA 3.75 3.84 3.40 Military Dependent 27% 47% 36% JROTC Participant 100% 26% 54% 22% Technical Major 88% 91%

Two or Three Year Scholarship Program Recruited and processed through the NROTC Unit Rising Sophomores and Juniors College Program MIDN or non-affiliated college students Minimum GPA: 2.5 Board held at NSTC OD in July Opportunity will greatly increase in future years. Two-Year 200+ offers (currently < 25) Three-Year 80+ offers (currently < 60)

Application Timeline Senior Year Junior Year Electronic Application Opens Electronic Application Closes All Applicants Notified of Decision College Signing Deadline Completed Package to OD Deadline First Selection Board 1 Apr JUNE SEPT 31 Jan 11 Mar MAY AUG Complete Electronic Application Last Selection Board Selectees Report to College Complete all Application Requirements Medical Exams and Qualification College Admission Decisions Junior Year Summer following Junior Year Senior Year Summer following Senior Year

Application Process Applicant’s Actions Website: http://www.nrotc.navy.mil Completes and submit online electronic application Electronic application includes: Personal data Activities (athletic and non-athletic) Essay questions Provides names and school addresses of Two Teachers & Counselor Math and Other for Navy Option Science and Other for Nurse Option “Other” any teacher, counselor, coach or employer Releases SAT/ACT test scores to the appropriate code (0656) Completes additional forms and actions as requested by recruiter Must conduct an Applicant Fitness Assessment Should follow-up on progress of application

Application Process Recruiter (NROTC Coordinator) Actions Goes online to review list of new applications Determines if applicant has qualifying test scores Contacts applicant Coordinates with Teachers/Counselor to complete the evaluations and obtain transcripts Arranges for an Officer Interview NROTC Unit should be the first option Ensures applicant signs SOU / Drug / Debarment statements Forwards all paper portions of the application by mail to OD2 Forwards electronic portions of the application to NRC

Application Process Remaining Actions NRC releases electronic portion of application to NSTC OD NSTC OD consolidates hard-copy and electronic information, reviews, QCs and prepares for board Boards are held (September through April) Results will be posted to the Website after approval of board results (usually within two weeks). Once an application has been submitted to NSTC – any changes must be sent directly to NSTC Request must come from applicant Once NSTC OD receives the application, it is checked into the system. The applicant can check the status page on the web site to view their application status. Although the application is online, currently we still print forms for the board. 3. Board members review the record to evaluate the competitiveness of the applicant. Board membership is determined by Chief of Naval personnel and is made up of both NROTC PNS and XOs, NRD CO/XOs/Officers and other fleet officers.

Scholarship Selection “Select scores” are set and then decreased throughout the year Many students go into “hold” status for multiple boards When website closes: First “non-selects” announced No additional/update info is accepted Applicants are kept informed via: Real-time updates via Check Status of Application on NROTC website Email sent informing them of Selection that includes additional info Mail correspondence sent their address on file Selects must be: Found physically qualified Admitted to assigned school It is the applicant’s responsibility to gain admission to school

Placement Each NROTC Unit has a scholarship capacity Initial placement is done by OD based on: Individual’s preferences Capacity available. First Choice school is not guaranteed!!! ≈ 85% placed at 1st choice school ≈ 75% stay at 1st choice school If a Unit is at capacity, then Submission of a wait list request from applicant Limited to three wait lists Recipients may change initial placement to another school if capacity exists at the NROTC Unit. Placement change request are approved based on available capacity and the date of the request (first come, first served), not merit 1. Applicant needs to apply early to schools – must not wait until they have been awarded the scholarship. 2. Applicant needs to be realistic when listing school choices. Many list MIT as first choice, but have no chance of admission to MIT. Be practical – or at least have a practical back-up.

Medical Once selected, DODMERB (DOD Medical Examination Review Board) is notified that applicant needs a physical DODMERB notifies Concorde Concorde contacts applicant and schedules physical DODMERB may PQ or NPQ If NPQ, BUMED may recommend waiver If CNSTC approves waiver – good to go If CNSTC disapproves waiver – end of the line Once PQ, must notify Unit if medical condition changes If not PQ by start of semester Will have to pay tuition up front but may be reimbursed if eventually PQ. Useful websites: www.dodmets.com www.dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil

Advice for Applicants Be thorough and complete in application Answer all the questions Project activities for senior year Detail activities not listed in application Do not wait for selection decision to apply to colleges Apply to all 5 choices It is the applicant’s job to get admitted to school Be realistic with choices Ensure contact info is correct Issues considered by the Board: Character Leadership Extracurricular activities Athletics Physical Fitness Academics Sense of Service Propensity to serve Make sure applications is filled out completely. Answer the essay questions completely. Should consist of two or three paragraphs for each question (about 250-500 words). There are two areas for NJROTC/CAP One for being a member / One for leadership Make sure both are marked – or at least mark the membership one. If they have already graduated from high school, tell us what they are doing now. Work, school, both, etc. This is especially important for those that reapply in that first semester of college. Prepare for Officer Interview. Sometimes an applicant doesn’t realize it is a graded interview. There are many instances where an applicant thought it was an information session, therefore they did not achieve their highest potential score. NJROTC cadets often do well in the interviews – they show up in uniform and say “yes sir”, etc. Achieving only qualifying minimum SAT/ACT test scores may not be competitive. Students may take again, send results to us (if improved), and we will update the application. We accept scores from tests taken until the end of Dec of the year prior to planned college start. Scores cannot be more than two years old. We will mix and match test scores.. Applicant can provide any additional information that they would like the board to consider up until the application closes (31 Jan )

Additional Advice for Applicants Be proactive in checking the status of the application Utilize the “Check Status of Application” link on the NROTC homepage Application has not been reviewed unless Status indicates “Pending Decision” Take SAT/ACT as many times to obtain a competitive score Superscore (consider only the highest score of each category of all tests taken) Top choice school should not be a “reach” school School email accounts for contact information not recommended Update any changes to contact information Contact the NROTC Unit of a specific school for details regarding that individual Unit’s operations Make sure applications is filled out completely. Answer the essay questions completely. Should consist of two or three paragraphs for each question (about 250-500 words). There are two areas for NJROTC/CAP One for being a member / One for leadership Make sure both are marked – or at least mark the membership one. If they have already graduated from high school, tell us what they are doing now. Work, school, both, etc. This is especially important for those that reapply in that first semester of college. Prepare for Officer Interview. Sometimes an applicant doesn’t realize it is a graded interview. There are many instances where an applicant thought it was an information session, therefore they did not achieve their highest potential score. NJROTC cadets often do well in the interviews – they show up in uniform and say “yes sir”, etc. Achieving only qualifying minimum SAT/ACT test scores may not be competitive. Students may take again, send results to us (if improved), and we will update the application. We accept scores from tests taken until the end of Dec of the year prior to planned college start. Scores cannot be more than two years old. We will mix and match test scores. Applicant can provide any additional information that they would like the board to consider up until the application closes (31 Jan).

Advice for the Officer Interview Interview is EXTREMELY important in selection process Conducted by NROTC staff if possible Do not repeat application information Enhance application with additional information obtained during interview Marks should be justified by words Check for cut and paste errors

Contact Information General Information pnsc_nrotc.scholarship@navy.mil Application Guidance PRIOR TO SUBMITTING application   pnsc_nrotc_cgo@navy.mil Application Guidance AFTER SUBMITTING application pnsc_nrotc_applications@navy.mil Placement Guidance AFTER SELECTED for scholarship 1.800.NAV.ROTC Option 3, Ext. 8,9 pnsc_nrotc.placement@navy.mil Medical Qualifications or Nursing Program Information 1.800.NAV.ROTC Option 3, Ext. 6,7    pnsc_nrotc_medical@navy.mil

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