ROTC Scholarships

What is ROTC?

ROTC is a program offered at many colleges and universities across the United States, including our own campus. It provides students with the chance to combine their college education with military training, preparing them for future leadership roles in the armed forces.

How do I apply for an ROTC scholarship?

The Financial Aid Department does not determine eligibility for the ROTC scholarship. For more detailed information on ROTC scholarships and how to apply, please visit Daytona Beach ROTC.

How does an ROTC scholarship impact other types of financial aid?

If you are an ROTC scholarship recipient, we want to provide you with some essential information regarding your enrollment and how your financial aid may be impacted.

  • For the aid year 2024-2025, ROTC along with combined institutional aid, will only cover the direct costs of the total COA which includes, tuition/fees/housing/14 meal plan.
  • ROTC scholarships, when combined with Institutional Funded Scholarships (IFS), federal and state aid, and external scholarships may not exceed the cost of attendance (or COA/student budget).View estimated costs for the Daytona Beach Campus.
  • External scholarships may be reduced to stay within the COA, if the Institutional Funded Scholarships (IFS) have been completely reduced to zero.
  • In-state students awarded Florida EASE will have their ROTC scholarship adjusted down.
  • Florida EASE and Florida Bright Futures Scholarship eligible students can receive all 4-years (You must meet renewal requirements each year).
  • Adjustments may occur to previously offered financial aid.Aid may be reduced or cancelled according to the aid program criteria.
  • ROTC scholarships and Institutional Funded Scholarships (IFS) may not be used for flight costs.

  • Institutional Funded Scholarships (IFS) will be reinstated if your ROTC scholarship is cancelled.

If you are living on campus, your housing budget may be increased.

Be assured the Student Financial Services and Financial Aid Offices are aware of the full amount of your scholarship.

Keep in mind, each student is unique due to: Degree program, IFS awarded, in-state, out-of-state and grade level.

Please contact the Financial Aid Department at dbfinaid@erau.edu, if you have questions about financial aid adjustments.

What costs do ROTC scholarships not cover?

ROTC will not cover:

  • Increase costs for a higher meal plan
  • Flight costs
  • Health insurance coverage for all branches, with the exception of Army ROTC 

Veterans’ Benefits 

What are Veterans’ Benefits?

Veterans' benefits (VA Benefits) refer to the various programs, services, and financial assistance provided by the government to individuals who have served in the military. These benefits are designed to support veterans in different aspects of their lives, including education, healthcare, housing, employment, and more. The specific benefits available can vary based on factors such as the length of military service, discharge status, and service-connected disabilities.

How do I begin receiving VA Benefits at ERAU?

If you are a veteran or dependent receiving VA Benefits, here is how to begin the process of receiving your VA funding:

  • Contact ERAU Veterans Student Services Department to provide them with your certificate of eligibility, which provides us with the type of educational benefits you are eligible for and the length of time you will have these benefits.
  • Provide their department with an intent form each semester. This is informing the University that you intend to use your VA benefits.

What costs will the VA cover at ERAU?

The VA will only cover the following:

  • Tuition
  • Mandatory fees
  • Health Insurance
  • Graduation fee

How will other types of aid be impacted, if I am eligible for VA Chapter 33 - 100% Yellow Ribbon Program?

  • For 100% Yellow Ribbon students, your Institutional Funded Scholarships (IFS) will be cancelled.
  • You must pay any expenses that are not covered by the VA, which must be paid by the payment deadline, or by enrolling in a payment plan with Student Financial Services.
  • The Yellow Ribbon Program will cover any unmet tuition charges for the spring semester, if VA benefits have been exhausted.
  • Donor scholarships and/or external scholarships will be reviewed for eligibility, based on the donor’s scholarship requirements.
  • Institutional Funded Scholarships (IFS) will be reinstated if your VA benefits are exhausted. Your IFS may be prorated if you have “limited” benefits available during a given semester.

How will my financial aid be impacted, if I am receiving less than 100% VA benefits?

  • You may keep any offered Institutional Funded Scholarships (IFS), which cannot exceed your cost of attendance.
  • Donor scholarships and/or external scholarships will be reviewed for eligibility, based on the donor’s scholarship requirements.

Please contact the Financial Aid Department at dbfinaid@erau.edu, if you have questions about financial aid adjustments and VA benefits.

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