SPECIAL PROGRAMS
AIR FORCE ROTC Through arrangements with Loyola Marymount Univer sity (LMU) in west Los Angeles, students may participate in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program. AFROTC offers a variety of two , three and four year scholarships, many of which pay the full costs of tuition , books, and fees. Successful completion of as little as four semesters of AFROTC academic classes and leadersh ip labo ratories can lead to a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Classes consist of one hour of academics and two hours of laboratory for freshmen and sophomores and three hours of academics and two hours of laboratory for juniors and seniors. The academics hours earned can normallybe counted as elec tive credit toward graduation. All AFROTC classes and labora tories are held on F1iday to better accommodate students com muting from other colleges and universities. Currently, LMU does not charge for the courses and offers cross-town students free parking while attending AFROTC activities. Additionally, AFROTC cadets under scholarship and all juniors and seniors receive a $150 per month tax-free stipend. For more information, contact the Loyola Marymount Depa.runent ofAerospace Studies (AFROTC) at (310) 338-2770.
consisting of 14 units of leadership classes, and a six week summer camp typically between junior and senior years. (Cadets receive an allowance for travel expenses and are paid for attending this camp.) Students who did not enroll in Army ROTC as a fresh man or a sophomore can receive equival ent credit in several different ways (see Two-Year Program below). Admission to the Advanced Course is limited to students who meet all academic and physical requirements. Students in this course receive a subsistence all owance of $150 a month for IO months during each of the two academic years, plus military science books and uniforms. After completion of the Advanced Cou rse and college, students are eligible to be commissioned as second lieutenants in one of the Army's 17 specialty areas in either the Army National Guard, Army Reserve , or active Army. Students' desires are a major factor in determining which service option is selected. The active duty obligation for those students selected to enter the National Guard or Army Reserve is typically four months. Students entering the Active Army serve longer peri ods. ROTC students desiring to obtain advanced degrees may be granted a delay in reporting to their initial assignment. Scholarship Scholarships are available on a national and regional basis. Two and three year scholarships are available on a competitive basis to any qualified student ofBiola University who desires to compete. An Armyscholarship will pay for most tuition costs, school supplies, and provide a monthly subsistence allowance of $150. The scholarsh ip competition is conducted from November through February during the school year prior to when the scholarship would go into effect. Winners are announced in May and June, and the scholarship becomes effective at the start of the following Fall term. Two Year Program This program is designed for students who receive place ment credit for two years of ROTC. Placement credit may be given for a variety of conditions. Included are: completing three years of high school ROTC; attendi ng a special Basic Course summer camp; joining the Army Rese1ves or National Guard; prior military se1vice on active duty (veterans may receive VA benefits concurrently wi tl1 Advance Course benefits); and by completing two years of college level Air Force or Navy ROTC. Extra Curricular Cadets in Army ROTC are eligible to participate in a wide vaiiety of exm1-curricular activities. Included are rappelling, land navigation, parachuting, and other adventure opportunities. Further Information Biola University students who desire more information regarding tl1is program may w1ite: Deparunent of Military Sci ence; Un iversity of California, Los Angeles, 405 Hilgard (Men's Gym) ; Los Angeles, CA 90095-1609; or cal l (310) 825-7384/ 7381.
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