291: How to Pay for College with ROTC Scholarships




The College Prep Podcast show

Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> For students open to spending a few years in military service after college graduation, the ROTC offers generous scholarships. <br> <br> <br> <br> Join us for an interview with Lieutenant Colonel Robert Kirkland, as he explains how families might take advantage of this opportunity. <br> <br> <br> <br> Specifically, we discuss:<br> <br> <br> <br> * What is ROTC and how does one join ROTC in college?  Do you have to be on scholarship to be in ROTC?* What are the requirements to participate in ROTC in college?  How does ROTC affect a student’s schedule and activities?* What is the service obligation after you graduate and receive an officer commission?* What is the ROTC scholarship and what does it pay for?* Do you have to be in a specific major to win an ROTC scholarship?* How does one apply for an ROTC scholarship in high school?* What is the profile of a scholarship winner?* There are some schools that give room and board to ROTC scholarship winners.  How does that work?* And more!<br> <br> <br> <br> For more information, check out <a href="https://www.rotcconsulting.com/">www.rotcconsulting.com</a> or for Service Academy consulting <a href="https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com/">https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com</a><br>