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Scholarships
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
- 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 | ||
| Approximate salary (without dependents) including housing & subsistence allowance: Starting: $48,000 After 2 Years: $61,000 After 4 Years: $78,000 | ||
Compare Your Future | ||
Civilian Professional | Army Officer | |
| 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!