Prospective midshipmen
New York City NROTC Unit
The NROTC New York City Battalion 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 Preparatory Program
The Naval Preparatory Program (NPP) is designed to assist students with a strong propensity to serve but may struggle academically. The NPP 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, NPP students will receive a 4-year scholarship effective the following academic year. NPP is offered at SUNY Maritime and Fordham University. Students interested in applying to SUNY Maritime and Fordham’s NPP may do so through the respective admissions programs. Please use the following links: SUNY Maritime NPP and Fordham NPP.
College Program
The College Program is a way for current or incoming university students to join while working towards a scholarship. Individuals in this program do not have a financial or service obligation unless they receive a 2 or 3-year Sideload Scholarship.
Individuals entering their sophomore or junior years of college have the option to apply for a 2 or 3-year scholarship or Advanced Standing. Prior to entering junior year, a Midshipman needs to be selected for Scholarship or Advanced Standing to continue participating in the unit.
STA-21/MECEP
For active duty personnel pursuing education and commission, New York City NROTC is a destination unit. Sailors and Marines in the following programs integrate into the battalion, serve in leadership roles and bring valuable experience to help develop Midshipmen into future officers.
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.
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 Naval Reserve. The SSMP commissions reserve officers and does not provide scholarships. However, Midshipmen can apply for the Student Incentive Payments program, which could be worth as much as $8,000 per semester. For more information about the SSMP, please visit NETC.