Army ROTC awards hundreds of federal scholarships a year. The Army pays tuition and fees directly to the University. Additionally, the student receives $600 per year ($300 per semester) for books, and between $250 to $400 (depending on your year in the program) per school month deposited into their bank account.
Students are awarded scholarships strictly on the basis of competitive merit. The scholarships do not pay for room and board and may not be used for summer school without prior permission.
Acceptance of this scholarship does incur a committment to the military. Contact the Department of Military Science at (815)753-6234 or visit our website at www.rotc.niu.edu for more information.
Air Force ROTC scholarships are available to qualified graduate and undergraduate students. These scholarships may pay full tuition and fees, textbook allowance and a monthly subsistence allowance; it does not cover room and board. All members receive a subsistence allowance of $350 to $400 per month in their final two academic years. Scholarships are available for four, three and two year periods, depending on the student's academic major. High school seniors can apply for scholarships at www.afrotc.com. For more information, contact the Department of Aerospace Studies at IIT. Contact information: (312) 567-3525 or afrotc@iit.edu. Website: www.afrotc.iit.edu.
ROTC Tuition and Housing Waivers are available to quailified students who do or do not have prior military service.