<p>In one circumstance of which I am involved, this is precisely what is happening vis-a-vis VGEP.</p>
<p>For those of you who wonder whether to validate or not, this one of the end benefits, being eligible for VGEP.
YOu are still resident at th eAcademy during that last semester and will still take certain classes on that last semester but you will travel to an area school for your graduate studies.
I don’t think “top 10%” is ahard and fast rule but, rather, those who are selected will most likely be ranked at the top for their major.
There are overall numerical limits to number that may be selected for this. Availability was said to be limited this year.
Selection was also said to be limited, with probable exceptions, to the “hard” majors, e.g. physics, engineering, etc. But, I have heard of some “soft” majors being considered for VGEP in this cycle.
I will know more about VGEP at the endof April as the seleciton cycle should be complete by then.</p>
<p>IGEP is more of a “post-graduate” program, i.e. you graduate in May and then go off to a graduate school. My understanding is you have to be admitted to a graduate program and determine a source of funding, which may include Navy funds that may or may not be at 100%.</p>
<p>These two programs are separate from the DUINS program below.
Not a 100% sure but I don’t think VGEP adds to your service obligation; not at all sure about IGEP.</p>
<p>I know of one mid who validated quite a few classes and is Physics/foreign language major who is trying to qualify an English “minor” in there also [although technically there is no grant of minors.]</p>
<p>Remember, even if you “finish a semeseter early” you will still be required to take classes at the Academy.</p>