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 HOUSING (ROOM), FOOD (BOARD), AND QUARTER-MASTER’S FEE AT VMI)
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES
Interested students should also consult with the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Èë¿ÚOffice of Financial Aid to explore additional scholarships, grants, and loans available to qualified applicants, including VMI’s Call to Duty Scholarship, specifically for ROTC cadets committed to serving the nation.

