At VMI, the NROTC program provides enrolled midshipmen different financial assistance and monetary allowances dependent on whether they are in the scholarship or college program.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

• Tuition: Type I Scholarship (100%) both resident and nonresident.
• Comprehensive Fees: (yearly) 100%
• Diploma: 100%
• Textbooks: $375 per semester book stipend
• Subsistence: A subsistence allowance of $250 per month for 10 months a year (maximum of 40 months). This amount increases by $50 each academic year.
• Uniforms: An annual uniform commutation allowance of $815 is provided to help defray the cost of naval uniforms. Naval uniforms required for summer training are provided by the NROTC Unit.
• Summer Training: During summer training midshipmen are paid approximately $500 per month.
• Travel: Travel expenses for Midshipmen are paid in conjunction with NROTC training.

COLLEGE PROGRAM

• Subsistence: A subsistence allowance of $5000 for the junior year and $4000 for the senior year (advanced standing only).
• Uniforms: An annual uniform commutation allowance of $815 is provided to help defray the cost of naval uniforms. Naval uniforms required for summer training are provided by the NROTC Unit.
• Summer Training: During summer training midshipmen are paid approximately $500 per month.
• Travel: Travel expenses for Midshipmen are paid in conjunction with NROTC training.

(DOES NOT APPLY TO ROOM, BOARD, AND QUARTER-MASTER’S FEE AT VMI)