At VMI, the NROTC program provides enrolled midshipmen different financial assistance and monetary allowances dependent on whether they are in the scholarship or college program.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
- Tuition: Type I Scholarship (100%) both resident and nonresident.
- Comprehensive Fees: (yearly) 100%
- Diploma: 100%
- Textbooks: $375 per semester book stipend
- Subsistence: A subsistence allowance of $250 per month for 10 months a year (maximum of 40 months). This amount increases by $50 each academic year.
- Uniforms: An annual uniform commutation allowance of $815 is provided to help defray the cost of naval uniforms. Naval uniforms required for summer training are provided by the NROTC Unit.
- Summer Training: During summer training midshipmen are paid approximately $500 per month.
- Travel: Travel expenses for Midshipmen are paid in conjunction with NROTC training.
COLLEGE PROGRAM
- Subsistence: A subsistence allowance of $5000 for the junior year and $4000 for the senior year (advanced standing only).
- Uniforms: An annual uniform commutation allowance of $815 is provided to help defray the cost of naval uniforms. Naval uniforms required for summer training are provided by the NROTC Unit.
- Summer Training: During summer training midshipmen are paid approximately $500 per month.
- Travel: Travel expenses for Midshipmen are paid in conjunction with NROTC training.
(DOES NOT APPLY TO HOUSING (ROOM), FOOD (BOARD), AND QUARTER-MASTER’S FEE AT VMI)
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES
Interested students should also consult with the VMI Office of Financial Aid to explore additional scholarships, grants, and loans available to qualified applicants, including VMI’s Call to Duty Scholarship, specifically for ROTC cadets committed to serving the nation.
