USAF ROTC

During the college application season, I was thinking about applying to an ROTC program at times

Back in May of this year, I did throw out the idea about applying to the Navy ROTC. However, scratch that; at this moment, I'm giving a serious consideration to applying for the United States Air Force (USAF) ROTC scholarship.

Here are some notes to consider:

- I would be the first in my family to serve in the United States armed forces, if I get accepted and go through the entire program.

- If I accept the scholarship, I would have to commit to serving at least 4 years in USAF. What about specialized roles? Lets talk about that later.

- While my family is well-off financially, the one little motivation I have towards applying for the scholarship is money. I don't want to have to bleed my parents dry of money paying for my university education, even with financial aid and whatnot.

- I got some inside info regarding the ROTC training from a friend of mines who is attending UCLA (University of California-Los Angeles) right now (that school has an active Air Force/Navy/Army ROTC program). He mentioned that some of his university buddies are in the ROTC program; besides noticing that they have to shave their heads, they have to do a LOT of training during weekends and whatnot. And of course, they complain about the pains and aches. I listened closely since this is coming firsthand from someone who's attending an university that hosts the ROTC programs.

- I'm looking at applying as a History, Political Science, and/or Foreign Area Specialization - Western Europe (under USAF ROTC definitions)

The application is due December 1st. I have everything filled out and ready to go, but I'm having second thoughts pressing the "Submit" button and going through the second half of the application process.

What do you guys think? Any thoughtful comments/opinions would be appreciated! Thanks!

I dunno, I'm never an advocate for military time. However, with ROTC I can see it as a viable option for college.

Though, with this recent korea stuff I'd be a little hesitant.

My main concern was money when I went to college as well. I had to choose between a private $40,000 school and an $18,000 public school. I picked the public school and have no regrets (especially after the recession). I ultimately applied to a ton of scholarships both public and private, resulting in my tuition being less than $3,000 a year. I am currently attending school with all expenses covered. I would not use ROTC as a means to solve financial matters. Then again, it depends on how much debt you will accumulate and what type of college you plan on attending. These programs generate participants off of prospective risk analysis. It is up to you to decide, but you seem smart enough to cover your own finances without the need to do compulsory government service.

I picked the public school and have no regrets (especially after the recession). I ultimately applied to a ton of scholarships both public and private, resulting in my tuition being less than $3,000 a year. I am currently attending school with all expenses covered. I would not use ROTC as a means to solve financial matters.

Then again, it depends on how much debt you will accumulate and what type of college you plan on attending.

That's what I'm worried about. I'm not sure if I can nab financial aid, or even scholarships. I don't want to resort to full-on loans.

Will. you can definitely get scholarships. What is your career choice currently? ROTC is not something to make light of and only have as a financial option. You will be absolutely miserable if you are only doing it for money.

Will. you can definitely get scholarships. What is your career choice currently? ROTC is not something to make light of and only have as a financial option. You will be absolutely miserable if you are only doing it for money.

History and Political Science. I'm seriously thinking about going into government (policy-making).

Do you have any interest in the military?

Do you have any interest in the military?

Sorry for the late reply.

Yes, I do have some interest in the military. Serving my country would be a nice thing to do, even though I know there's some risk involved for that. (But for USAF, probably not so high of a risk, unless I'm a jet fighter pilot, lol)

As awful as it sounds to me, government jobs are the way to go. Policy is a large component of our system and there will always be a need in that field. Getting a nice government job will lock you in with awesome benefits and a great salary.

As awful as it sounds to me, government jobs are the way to go. Policy is a large component of our system and there will always be a need in that field. Getting a nice government job will lock you in with awesome benefits and a great salary.

That's what I plan to go into eventually. Though the U.S. military only applies military policies (such as the controversial "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy); Congress makes military policies.

I can agree you with great benefits. However, for salaries, that depends where I'm going into.

Are you still considering ROTC an option then, or no?

Are you still considering ROTC an option then, or no?

I'm giving it a serious thought. I might just go ahead and submit the online portion of the application tonight, as the deadline is tomorrow (noon, from what a recruiter told me).

Paperwork is due in early January.

During the college application season, I was thinking about applying to an ROTC program at times

Back in May of this year, I did throw out the idea about applying to the Navy ROTC. However, scratch that; at this moment, I'm giving a serious consideration to applying for the United States Air Force (USAF) ROTC scholarship.

Here are some notes to consider:

- I would be the first in my family to serve in the United States armed forces, if I get accepted and go through the entire program.

- If I accept the scholarship, I would have to commit to serving at least 4 years in USAF. What about specialized roles? Lets talk about that later.

- While my family is well-off financially, the one little motivation I have towards applying for the scholarship is money. I don't want to have to bleed my parents dry of money paying for my university education, even with financial aid and whatnot.

- I got some inside info regarding the ROTC training from a friend of mines who is attending UCLA (University of California-Los Angeles) right now (that school has an active Air Force/Navy/Army ROTC program). He mentioned that some of his university buddies are in the ROTC program; besides noticing that they have to shave their heads, they have to do a LOT of training during weekends and whatnot. And of course, they complain about the pains and aches. I listened closely since this is coming firsthand from someone who's attending an university that hosts the ROTC programs.

- I'm looking at applying as a History, Political Science, and/or Foreign Area Specialization - Western Europe (under USAF ROTC definitions)

The application is due December 1st. I have everything filled out and ready to go, but I'm having second thoughts pressing the "Submit" button and going through the second half of the application process.

What do you guys think? Any thoughtful comments/opinions would be appreciated! Thanks!

Airforce ROTC, isn't as hard as you think. The pain goes away after you do it for a few weeks.

I dunno, I'm never an advocate for military time. However, with ROTC I can see it as a viable option for college.

Though, with this recent korea stuff I'd be a little hesitant.

If anything Tay. He probably will be an informations worker if he wants it. Unless they teach him to fly, which is never hard or a badthing.

As awful as it sounds to me, government jobs are the way to go. Policy is a large component of our system and there will always be a need in that field. Getting a nice government job will lock you in with awesome benefits and a great salary.

Government also looks to people who have been in the military. It actually gets you in better than the straight lawyers trying to get into congress.

Unless they teach him to fly, which is never hard or a badthing.

Just a note of caution: Pilot slots are few and far between, and they are hard to get (lots of cadets will want to be pilots; competitive process). Also, there's lots of physical requirements, such as eyesight. I will likely be DQ'd if I ever try out for a pilot slot because I use glasses on a normal basis.

I'm thinking about going into intel or be a remote-controlled aircraft pilot (yes, it means I could be operating a Predator drone that would rain)

Derosis: Are you in ROTC?