Scholarship
2, 3, and 4-year scholarships are available to nursing students
All scholarships provide:
- Tuition/fees: up to $17,000 per year
- Books: $600 per year
- Monthly tax-free stipend during the school year. ($250/month as a freshman, $300/month as a sophomore, $350/month as a junior, $400/month as a senior)
- University incentives: some schools offer additional incentives for scholarship winners (i.e. free room and board, out of state tuition waivers, etc.)
Criteria for Scholarships:
- United States Citizenship
- High School Graduate with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Minimum SAT of 1050 or ACT of 21
- Physically fit and medically qualified
- Under 31 years of age on 30 June of the year you graduate from college
- Good moral character
Non-Scholarship
Students can participate in ROTC without a scholarship and will receive a monthly stipend starting their junior year, currently $350 per month (up to $3,500 per year) for their junior and $400 their senior year.
Army Nurse vs. Civilian Professional |
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| 2009 Approximate salary (without dependents) including housing & subsistence allowance: Starting: $48,000 After 2 Years: $61,000 After 4 Years: $78,000 |
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Compare Your Future |
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Civilian Professional |
Army Officer |
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| Vacation | Two weeks per Year | 30 Days per Year |
| Sick Leave | Limited | Unlimited, with full pay and allowances |
| Medical/Dental | Possible Professional Discount | FREE |
| Travel | At Own Expense | Military facilities around the world and space available flights overseas |
| Recreation | At Own Expense | Officers Club, golf courses, fitness centers, etc. at reduced rates. Planned family activities |
| Continued Education | Possible Reimbursement | Programs available for tuition Army pays 75-100% of all tuition cost |
| Retirement | Social Security at 62 and own retirement plan | Eligible for retirement after 20 yrs. Active service |
| Pay Raises | As determined by civilian institution | Automatic raises every 2 years |
| Shopping | Civilian stores | Reduced prices at Base Exchange and Commissary, Garden Shop, etc. |
| Relocation Allowance | At Own Expense | Household goods moved at government expense, plus moving allowances |
| Life Insurance | At Own Expense | $400,000 term policy for only $29 per month |
| Job Security | Seniority lost when relocating | SECURE! Your security moves with you! |
You are about to begin an exciting career as an Army Nurse Corps Officer.
Please enjoy your time in ROTC.
We look forward to you joining our team!
MILITARY SCIENCE PROGRAM
LTC (R) Alan Westfield
Enrollment Officer
502 E. Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99258
Phone: (509) 313-6517
Fax: (509) 313-6520
Email: westfield@gem.gonzaga.edu
www.gonzaga.edu/rotc
Henry Alvarado
Human Resource Technician,
Enrollment Eligibility Officer
Phone: (509) 313-6516
alvarado@gonzaga.edu
LTC (R) Alan Westfield
Enrollment Officer
502 E. Boone Avenue
Spokane, WA 99258
Phone: (509) 313-6517
Fax: (509) 313-6520
Email: westfield@gem.gonzaga.edu
www.gonzaga.edu/rotc
Henry Alvarado
Human Resource Technician,
Enrollment Eligibility Officer
Phone: (509) 313-6516
alvarado@gonzaga.edu