Posted on Jun 13, 2019
SGT Cadet First Sergeant
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So in August I am going to be starting at Texas A&M in the ROTC program. I received a Hip Pocket Green to Gold Scholarship for three years which covers my tuition and books etc. I also was approved for 100% of my Post 9/11 GI Bill but given the tuition is already paid I assume I will only be seeing the BAH and stipend portions of that. What other options do I have in the way of paying my bills and etc during my time in school and what recommendations does anyone have? I have of course done my FAFSA and am waiting to hear back from that.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
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Congratulations for picking an outstanding university. Do you have to pay to live in the barracks?
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SGT Cadet First Sergeant
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I am married so I can’t live in the Barracks.
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MAJ Ken Landgren
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SGT (Join to see) - Have you visited the campus?
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SGT Cadet First Sergeant
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I have yes
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MAJ Ken Landgren
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This should be an exciting football season. SGT (Join to see)
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LTC John Shaw
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Congrats on the scholarship, your BAH and ROTC stipend will be the bulk of your income. You may be eligible for grants, work/study and a federally subsidy on your loans. You should discuss your questions with the finance office of TX A&M and the ROTC APMS&L / recruiter officer to know what to expect.
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I appreciate the advice sir.
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MAJ Bryan Zeski
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I did Hip pocket GtG back in 2000. I used a job to cover my living expenses and that of my wife and kids.
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fair enough
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