
Benefits
Financial Support
The 4-Year NROTC scholarship covers the full cost of tuition at Illinois Institute of Technology or University of Illinois at Chicago while also paying a monthly stepind for personal expenses. Illinois Institute of Technology also covers room and board fees.
Career Options
The greatest benefit of being part of NROTC at Illinois Institute of Technology is the opportunity to be commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy or Marine Corps. The naval career you choose will take you to different home ports, training locations, and commands all over the world. You will be part of the greatest Naval fighting force in the world.
Student Life
Our officer candidates, known as midshipmen, are full-time students at Illinois Institute of Technology or University of Illinois at Chicago. They enjoy all the benefits and responsibilities of being college students but with the added advantage of belonging to our organization. Many midshipmen hold leadership positions in on-campus activities like Greek Life, sports, and clubs. The unit also frequently participates in community activities both on campus and around Chicago.
Chicago
Just a minutes from downtown Chicago, our midshipmen enjoy the advantages of going to school in an exciting community. Check out the official city website for Chicago to view upcoming events.