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Phoenix College 2011–2012 CATALOG AND HANDBOOK
Army ROTC cadets. This course normally takes place between the junior and senior years of college and is conducted at Fort Lewis, Washington. Students who attend this course receive a stipend, transportation to and from camp, housing, and meals. Those who want to receive four semester hours credit for this course may enroll in the ASU summer program, MIS 303 National Advanced Leadership Camp. The Commitment. Army ROTC cadets who receive an Army ROTC scholarship or enter the Army ROTC Advanced Course must commit to being commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and to completing a period of service with the Army. Students may serve full-time on active duty, part-time in either the U.S. Army Reserve or the Army National Guard, or a combination of full-time and parttime. Scholarship Programs. Students who accept an Army ROTC scholarship must also commit to accepting a commission and serving as an Officer in the U.S. Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard) upon college graduation. Scholarships provide either 100 percent costs for tuition, labs, and fees; or, costs for room and board up to the amount of tuition costs. In addition, scholarship students receive a book stipend of $450 per semester. Army ROTC offers two-, three-, and four-year scholarship programs to outstanding young men and women based on the time remaining to complete a degree. Scholarships are awarded based on a student’s merit and grades, not financial need. 1.
High School four-year: The national high school four-year, active duty scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. Applications should be submitted by November 15. Applications submitted past that date are considered; however, late applications may not be as competitive due to selection time frames. Applications may be obtained at armyrotc.com/edu/azstate/index.htm.
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College four-year: These active duty scholarships are for college freshmen in their First-Year of a five-year undergraduate plan. Contact the department for more information.
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College three- and two-year: These active duty scholarships are for students already enrolled in a college or university with three or two academic years remaining.
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Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty: These reserve component, two- and three-year scholarships are strictly dedicated for those students desiring to serve in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
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Living Expenses. Scholarship and all Advanced Course students also receive a monthly, nontaxable living allowance for each school year. The amount depends on a student’s level in the ROTC curriculum: freshman: $300; sophomore: $350; junior: $450; senior: $500 per month. Simultaneous Membership Program. Under this program, ROTC students may simultaneously be members of the Army Reserve or the National Guard. The combination of advanced course living allowance and pay for Army Reserve or National Guard participation can provide between $550 and $1,000 per month. Graduate and Professional Studies Programs. Graduate students may also enroll in the ROTC program. Outstanding students who desire to earn graduate or professional degrees may request and receive an educational, active duty delay of up to four years. Nurse Program. By joining Army ROTC, nursing students can enhance their leadership skills and critical-thinking abilities while obtaining financial support. Besides great scholarship opportunities, Army ROTC nurse cadets may also qualify for cash bonuses. In addition, nurse cadets have an opportunity for a unique summer nursing experience. The paid, three-week Nurse Summer Training Program assigns cadets to Army hospitals throughout the U.S. and Germany. This program is designed to introduce nurse cadets to the
Army Medical Department and to the roles and responsibilities of an Army nurse. Cadets work under the supervision of an Army nurse and obtain hands-on experience. This one-on-one clinical experience allows students to hone their clinical skills, develop their problemsolving techniques, and become comfortable with developing their professional skills as a member of the U.S. Army Healthcare Team. Being an Army nurse provides opportunities not found in the civilian world. Army nurses also have the opportunity to train and serve in a variety of specialties.