<p>Crimson,
What schools other than academies did you apply to? Assuming that the schools you have been accepted to have ROTC programs you can apply for a scholarship at any time. Your parents may be responsible for the first semester or the first year but if you work hard and do well in the program you will get a scholarship. </p>
<p>How do I know this? My son applied in September for a scholarship. He started the scholarship online and their computer system would not let him complete the application. He did the paper application and sent it in in September. He kept getting letters saying that his application was imcomplete for various reasons. When he called they would tell him his application was complete. </p>
<p>In January he finally had a weekend free to go have an interview at Va. Tech. He is a musician and the fall and winter months are very busy and he is also in a youth orchestra. During his interview we discovered that when anyone went online to look at his application it was “Incomplete.” He was told that all scholarships were gone at Va. Tech and Texas A&M.</p>
<p>During the admissions process people turn down scholarships, they quite after first semester, they quit after the first year. Scholarships are always available at some point in your first college year. If you work hard and get good grades you will most likely get a scholarship.</p>
<p>My son was offered a scholarship at Va. Tech shortly after his interview. He has accepted the offer and is so happy. Call the schools you applied to and speak to the ROTC commanders. Express your wishes and I am sure that they can assure you that you most likely will not have to foot the whole bill for college. </p>
<p>By the way, my sons first choice was West Point but it doesn’t look like they are interested. I know he is dissapointed but I also know that what makes a good officer is what is inside of you, not what officer training program you graduate from.</p>