What are the NROTC scholarship benifits?
The scholarship covers full tuition at UC Berkeley, Stanford, UC Davis, and California Maritime Academy. In addition each scholarship student receives:

  • -All educational fees
  • -Uniforms
  • -$375 towards books each semester
  • -Monthly stipend of $250 for freshman, $300 for sophomore, $350 for junior, and $400 for senior midshipmen.
  • -NROTC pays for students’ initial transportation from home to school and from school to summer cruise training.

Does the Scholarship cover room and board expenses?
No. Those expenses must be borne by the individual families. Students who find that room and board payments represent a financial hardship should inquire about their school’s financial aid program. Many of our NROTC students receive some form of financial aid from the university, either in the form of grants, loans, or work-study jobs on campus.

It is important to note that 2009 amendments to the Higher Education Act provide that ROTC scholarships are not to be considered in determining cost of attendance or expected family contributions in evaluating a student’s eligibility for federal financial aid. Schools should treat NROTC scholarships as a veteran’s benefit and not as a scholarship.

Are NROTC Scholarship recipients eligible for financial aid?
All questions regarding financial aid should be directed to your school’s financial aid office. It is important to note that 2009 amendments to the Higher Education Act provide that ROTC scholarships are not to be considered in determining cost of attendance or expected family contributions in evaluating a student’s eligibility for federal financial aid. Schools should treat NROTC scholarships as a veteran’s benefit and not as a scholarship.

Are there any benefits for the College Program (non-scholarship) students?

Yes. Junior and senior college program students earn “Advanced Standing,” and will begin receiving a $350 per month tax-free subsistence allowance. In addition, during the entire four years, they are given use of the uniforms they need, and their naval science textbooks. They also receive pay during summer cruise between their junior and senior years.