Tier 2 to Tier 3

[SetSail]

Has anyone been successful in changing their 4 yr NROTC scholarship from a Tier 2 major to a Tier 3? I would prefer to major in Political Science, but don't want to risk losing my scholarship. Any advice out there? Thanks in advance!

 

[JhwK08]

I know some people in my unit who have switched out of engineering into business, accounting, etc after their first semester or two. However, that was before the 85% tier 1 rule was announced.

Also, what's your current major and what year are you?

 

[SetSail]

I'm a college freshman with a proposed major of Biology. My weakness is Chemistry. My notification letter stated that my scholarship would be re-evaluated to change from Tier 2 to Tier 3. Thanks JHWK08! GO NAVY, BEAT ARMY!!!

 

[Aggie08]

I don't know what you mean by tier 1 and tier 2, never heard those terms before. But I switched from full scholarship to advanced standing during my sophomore year so that I wouldn't have to take calculus and physics...couldn't pass the calculus...and they let me keep the tuition for the first two years. Is that what you are talking about?

 

[SetSail]

Apparently, the Navy now grants most of their scholarships to either Tier 1 - Engineering or Tier 2 - Science Majors. Tier 3 is all other majors, including Liberal Arts. I wonder if anyone has been able to switch their scholarship from a science major to a liberal arts major.

 

[vulcanx]

I thought that only goes into effect for scholarships awarded FY09.

You should be able to change if you are already in college.

Talk to your OI.