Information station of where I make no deliberation

So about an hour ago I looked into a few college courses. What i deliberatley looked into however were a few Navy sponsered courses for high school and college grads. Here's what i found courtesy of navy school guide at schoolguides.com/navy

Nuclear Power Program
Long considered the most technical program in the U.S. Armed Forces, this program is available for qualified male & female high school graduates. Applicants enter the Nuclear Power Program at advanced pay grades and attend advanced technical schools in either electricity, electronics, or as machinists. In-depth technical training and hands-on operation of a nuclear power plants follows that. Graduates are stationed aboard many nuclear powered vessels.

If you have a strong math / science background you could qualify for this training. Applicants accepted in to the program can receive sign on bonuses of up to $20,000 or the Navy College Fund worth $50,000. Re-enlistment bonuses of up to $100,000 are also available.



Advanced Electronics Computer Field
This program is open for qualified men and women who are high school graduates. Candidates accepted in to the program enter at advanced pay grades and attend advanced technical schools leading to careers as Data Systems Technicians, Electronic Technicians, Sonar Technicians, Fire Control Technicians, and several others. You can expect state of the art training in the operation and maintenance of satellites, local and interior communication systems, radars, computer LANS, complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment used in advanced weapons systems. This is just a small sample of the advanced electronics and computer field. For specific information on these advanced programs call (866) FOR-NAVY.



Submariner Program
Are you somebody who wants to stand out from the crowd? Do you seek out challenges to see how far you can push yourself? Then the submariner program is for you. Submariners are an elite fighting force that is a vital part of the defense of the United States. This special program is for men interested in serving aboard one of the nuclear powered submarines in the U.S. fleet. Only those who have what it takes to meet the rigid qualifications for this special, challenging branch of the Navy will be accepted. There are numerous advanced programs available for those who want to serve aboard submarines, such as Submarine Advance Electronics Field. As a submariner you can look forward to exciting assignments on a naval platform engineered for safety and success in battle. Additionally, as a member of a submarine crew, you can expect to be challenged with responsibility and leadership by a team dedicated to your professional development and training.



NROTC
The NROTC Scholarship Program for young college-bound men and women provides full funding for four years of college tuition, textbooks, other fees of an instructional nature, as well as a living allowance of $250 per month.

While enrolled within the NROTC program, students have a chance to develop their leadership skills, while earning college credit for mandatory military science classes taken through the NROTC program. Additionally, each summer, students are given exposure to various communities within the Navy. Upon graduation, NROTC students will have achieved a degree without having to face the financial burden of student loans; will have earned up to $10,000 throughout their four years as an NROTC participant; and will be looking forward to an immediate position as a United States Naval Officer. The challenges of being a Naval Officer upon graduation are limitless.

For more information, write or call to:
OFFICER SCHOLARSHIPS
All officer program scholarships lead to an exciting and challenging job as a United States Naval Officer, powering young men and women into executive-level, decision-making positions, that provide them with much more responsibility at a younger age, than they would find in the private sector.



The Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
Qualified students in certain health disciplines (dentistry, medicine, and optometry) are eligible for a Navy Health Professions Scholarship, which provides up to four years of full tuition, books, fees, and necessary equipment, as well as a $1,316 monthly allowance. Upon being commissioned as Ensigns, United States Navy, these young men and women will have the exciting opportunity to gain further training, and ultimately work within their health disciplines, while meeting the leadership challenges and responsibilities of being a United States Naval Officer.



The Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP)
The Health Services Collegiate Program offers students in certain health disciplines (dentistry, medicine, and optometry) in pursuit of graduate degrees a chance to further their education, without incurring the associated financial costs. This program covers books, fees, and tuition, as well as 2 years pay and allowances equivalent to those earned by an E-3 in the military – which for the NY area, can amount to $2800 per month for single students, or $3200 per month for students with dependants.



Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC)
College juniors and seniors who qualify for this highly selective and competitive program receive a $15,000 initial signing bonus, as well as approximately $3400 per month to finish college. Upon graduation, NUPOCs receive further training through the Navy’s own engineering program. NUPOCs receive an additional $2000 upon successful completion of this training.

NUPOCs receive the best pay, bonuses, and promotions within the Navy. These highly motivated officers serve in jobs operating multi-million dollar platforms ranging from nuclear powered submarines, to nuclear powered aircraft carriers, as well as managing and supervising the men and women who run the propulsion plants within these platforms.

The NUPOC program turns out the most sought after engineers in the Navy, as well as leaders in the corporate arena.


The Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP)
The Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program is designed to provide financial incentive for college students to complete Baccalaureate Degree requirements. BDCP participants must maintain a GPA of at least 2.7 [on a 4.0 scale]. These students will receive the full active duty pay allowances of an E-3 within the military, while earning their Baccalaureate Degrees.

Upon completing their Bachelor’s degree requirements, qualified applicants may be accepted into most officer communities, including surface warfare, aviation, SEAL, explosive ordnance disposal, supply, aeronautical maintenance duty, intelligence, cryptology, or oceanography. Regardless of the community chosen, participants have the opportunity to face the challenging role of being a United States Naval Officer. For more information,

Navy Recruiting Command, Public Affairs Office
5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 784, Millington, TN 38054
www.cnrc.navy.mil • (866) FOR-NAVY

Officer Candidate School, (901) 874-9236
Harp Duty, (901) 874-9141
Government Leased Housing (GLH), (901) 874-9119



U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY

Declared a National Historic Site in 1963, the Yard, as the campus is called, adjoins Annapolis, the colorful capital of Maryland. Settled in 1649, the city is not only a historic landmark in its own right but also a famed cultural and recreational center. The Naval Academy is almost equidistant from Washington, DC, and Baltimore, about 25 miles.

Founded in 1845, the Naval Academy is charged with preparing midshipmen for service as commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps. Midshipmen pursue a demanding academic curriculum. They are imbued with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty, and are physically and mentally prepared for commissioned service. Women were admitted for the first time in 1976.

During the first summer at Annapolis, midshipmen learn the fundamentals of military life. Subsequent summers are spent at sea and at naval installations learning about the ships, submarines, and aircraft that the midshipmen will someday command. Visits to foreign lands provide opportunities to learn something of the people, places, and problems that make up the complex world of today.

During the academic year, midshipmen devote their major efforts to their studies, competing in the classroom with other students who excelled in their high schools. But there is yet another side to life at the Naval Academy. This is the physical and competitive challenge afforded by participation on one or more of the thirty-three Navy varsity men's and women's teams or in at least one of 29 intramural sports programs. Women's teams compete at the intercollegiate level in basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross-country, swimming, sailing, crew, and indoor and outdoor track. In the classroom and on the playing field, midshipmen learn to excel through competition and to achieve through teamwork.

Midshipmen also find time for a wide range of extracurricular activities. They may participate in over 70 clubs and organizations, ranging from musical groups to scuba diving to dramatics.

All graduates earn a Bachelor of Science degree. Degrees are awarded in Aerospace, Electrical, General, Marine, Mechanical, Ocean, Systems, and General Engineering, Naval Architecture, Chemistry, Computer Science, General Science, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Oceanography, Physics, and Political Science. Students may also elect to minor in a foreign language. Graduates receive commissions as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps.

Tuition, room and board, and medical and dental care are provided by the U.S. government.

The Naval Academy's faculty is composed of 650 members, with officers and civilians in approximately equal numbers (95 percent of the civilian faculty have Ph.D.s). The officers provide a continuing input of new ideas and experiences from the Fleet. The civilians provide a core of scholarship and teaching experience and lend continuity to the educational program.

Each year, approximately 1,200 men and women are selected for admission to the plebe (freshman) class at the Naval Academy. They come from every state in the Union and from families representing a wide variety of occupations and interests. Candidates must be at least 17 years of age and must not have reached their 23rd birthday by July 1 of the year of admission. Candidates must be single and have no dependent children, and women candidates must not be pregnant; all candidates must be U.S. citizens. The Admissions Board examines each candidate's school records, College Board or ACT scores, recommendations from school officials, extracurricular activities, and other evidence of character, leadership potential, academic aptitude, health, and physical fitness.

The great majority of students accepted for admission come from the top 40 percent of their high school class. The SAT I or the ACT is required.


As of now I am still struggling with what the heck I'm going to do.
Ah FML once again.