Detachment 640 Specific Scholarships

Detachment 640 provides many scholarships, some including paid room and board, not offered by other detachments. When you consider these Det 640 specific scholarships, you'll realize why joining AFROTC at �� University could be the best decision of your life!

Individuals, families, and organizations have generously contributed in the past to the endowments and scholarships we have in force at AFROTC Det 640. We are thankful for these gifts and do our best to steward them wisely. Gifts designated to the Air Force Friends account are tax deductible. Annual scholarship amounts awarded may vary from year to year based on rates of return on the endowments. The following scholarships are available:

�� University Presidential ROTC Scholarship

Cadets living on campus may be eligible to receive various amounts of scholarship funds to help offset the cost of on-campus Room and Board.

Colonel John A. McCann Scholarship

Scholarship awarded on merit with preference for students with financial need. Merit shall include factors not limited to academics. The commander of AFROTC Det 640 nominates cadets.

Colonel Pat R. Paxton Memorial Scholarship

Available annual distribution used to make two annual awards to AFROTC cadets. The commander of AFROTC Det. 640 nominates cadets.

Melissa Massaro Memorial Scholarship

Annual scholarship of at least $1000 to an outstanding AFROTC cadet who exhibits the highest qualities of leadership, scholarship, and patriotism. Preference should be given to a female who aspires to become a rated officer in the United States Air Force. The commander of AFROTC Det. 640 nominates cadets.

Gen Joseph Ralston (Ret.) Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded, upon recommendation of the commanding officer, to multiple ROTC students who demonstrate financial need according to the FAFSA.

James Russell Myers Scholarship

Scholarship awarded on academic merit to one or more cadets AFROTC cadets. The commander of AFROTC Det 640 nominates cadets.

Can I attend AFROTC without a scholarship?

Indeed you can. Approximately half of the students enrolled in AFROTC are not on a scholarship. They recognize the benefits enjoyed by commissioned officers.

Is any preference shown toward scholarship cadets over non-scholarship cadets?

Definitely not! It does not make any difference while you are in the AFROTC program whether you are on scholarship or not. Besides the 4-year scholarship, 2- to 3½-year scholarships are available on a competitive basis. These scholarships can cover full tuition, textbooks, certain fees, plus a monthly allowance to use as you desire during the school year. The fact that a student has an AFROTC scholarship has no bearing on an Air Force career.

Does the Air Force scholarship pay for room and board?

No. However, �� University AFROTC cadets may receive up to $2,000 per year for room and board as long as they live on campus. The total dollar amount of each scholarship fluctuates every academic year based on the amount of funds we receive. To learn more about please visit the U.S. AFROTC website.

How am I reimbursed as a scholarship student for textbook expenses?

You should be prepared to pay cash for your book purchases from the campus bookstore. Save all your itemized receipts for required textbooks to submit the necessary paperwork to be reimbursed by AFROTC.

If I'm a scholarship student, what should my parents do if they receive a bill from the university for my tuition?

First, tell them not to panic; bookkeeping errors do occur. Second, they should write across the face of the bill "AFROTC Scholarship Student" and return it to the university. Finally, notify the �� AFROTC office of the error. The mistake will be corrected.

Is it possible for me to change my academic major if on scholarship?

Yes, but this is a complex process and should be attempted only after you have given it much thought and spoken with an AFROTC advisor. AFROTC offers scholarships only in certain academic areas, and your proposed major must be one of those. In addition, you must have a valid reason for wanting to switch. If you want to change your major before arriving at ��, please call us immediately and we will give you detailed instructions on the procedure.

Air Force ROTC Detachment 640

Millett Hall 50

500 E Sycamore St

Oxford, OH 45056

513-529-2031 det640@��OH.edu

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