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NROTC Florida A&M University
NROTC Florida A&M University is the NROTC unit at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Florida.
About this program
Headquartered on the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University campus in Tallahassee, NROTC Florida A&M University is the local accession point into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Founded in 1985, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this unit. Midshipmen from Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College contract through NROTC Florida A&M University and travel to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) are all live channels at NROTC Florida A&M University. Academically, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC Florida A&M University by commuting to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Contact & location
Located at: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL 32307
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Florida A&M University located?
NROTC Florida A&M University is hosted at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Florida A&M University?
In addition to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, students enrolled at Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College can contract through NROTC Florida A&M University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Florida A&M University?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC Florida A&M University?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
Can students at other schools join NROTC Florida A&M University?
Yes — NROTC Florida A&M University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC Florida A&M University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC Florida A&M University founded?
NROTC Florida A&M University was established in 1985.
How do I contact NROTC Florida A&M University?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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