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New York City NROTC Unit
The NROTC New York City Battalion, headquartered at SUNY Maritime College, develops students from the Greater New York Metropolitan Area – SUNY Maritime, Fordham University, Columbia University, and Molloy College – for service as United States Navy or Marine Corps officers. The NYC NROTC offers flexible opportunities through different programs.
NROTC National Scholarship
The National Scholarship provides a 4-year scholarship for incoming college first-years. For more information about the application process and to begin your application, check NROTC.
NROTC Scholarship Liason: LT Joe Bersson
NROTC Preparatory Program
NROTC Preparatory Scholarships allow interested high school students, who show great potential via grades, character, and extra-curricular activities but might lack standardized test scores or advanced high school courses, to apply for one-year university, or privately funded scholarships. University NROTC Prep programs are designed to provide students the educational foundation necessary for success in the NROTC program and Navy.
The NROTC Preparatory Scholarships provides a 1-year scholarship including tuition, fees, room, and board. Upon completing the first year with greater than a 2.8 GPA, passing the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), and getting medically qualified, recipients will receive a 4-year scholarship effective the following academic year. NROTC Preparatory Scholarships is offered at Maritime and Fordham University. Prospective Maritime students may contact University Admissions and the NROTC unit.
NPP Liason: LT Matthew Ritzenthaler
College Program
The College Program allows current or incoming university students to be a part of Naval ROTC while working towards a scholarship. College Program students receive uniforms and Naval Science textbooks at no cost, but receive no other financial benefits. However, students can be nominated for 3-year scholarships after successful performance during their first full year in the program (Marine option midshipmen are eligible after their first fall semester). If not selected for a 3-year scholarship, students can be re-nominated for a 2-year scholarship the following year. Any students not selected for a 2-year scholarship are automatically screened for Advanced Standing.
College Program Liason: LT Joe Bersson
STA-21/MECEP
At the New York City NROTC, active-duty Sailors and Marines are provided the opportunity to serve in leadership positions, contributing their operational experience and professional expertise to mentor and develop Midshipmen into future officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
The Seaman-to-Admiral 21st Century (STA-21) Commissioning Program is designed to meet the goals of the Navy in the 21st Century, while also creating a fair and equitable system for outstanding active duty Sailors to receive a top-notch college education and become commissioned officers.
The Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) is designed to provide current Marines with an opportunity to earn a college degree and become commissioned Marine Corps officers. Marines selected for MECEP who successfully complete Officer Candidate School and graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps.
STA-21 Liason: LT Joe Bersson
Assistant Marine Officer Instructor: GySgt Alexia Velazquez
Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program
SUNY Maritime's NROTC program participates in the Strategic Sealift Officer Midshipman Program (SSMP) which is open to students pursuing a U.S. Coast Guard license (deck or engine). Upon graduation, Midshipmen in the SSMP commission as Strategic Sealift Officers in the Navy Reserve. The SSMP does not provide scholarships. However, Midshipmen can apply for the Student Incentive Pay (SIP) program. The SIP program amounts to $64,000 to be used towards tuition, books, and other college expenses. For more information about the SSMP, please visit NETC SSMP.
SSO Liaison: ENS Brant Tanaka
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