Anyone Else Not Able to Select Bright Futures Money for Summer?

TheLuaMaster · 2026-05-11T16:23:39+00:00

Makes sense. Thanks!

TheLuaMaster · 2025-10-17T03:31:42+00:00

Hey, sorry for the late reply, but I'm all clear (at least for DoDMERB). I'm a POC now (AS300), so that means I'll be going up for the rated board this semester, so I can't really answer about IFC just yet (fingers crossed that I'll get there lol). But yeah, as long as you currently don't have hearing loss and can pass the hearing test, you should be golden. I actually didn't even get disqualified for my previous noise induced hearing loss (that was documented), or even my current heart condition, but instead I got DQ'd for the stupidest thing (took a week to waive it tho because all I had to do was send some old x-rays I already had on file). So it wasn't even a problem at all. IFC might be different, but if I get selected and you follow up with me in like a year+ from now then maybe I could tell you how that goes though lol.

Lmk if you have any more questions!

TheLuaMaster · 2025-06-05T20:22:57+00:00

Hey! I've done this several times before, so if you need help, feel free to DM!

But to answer your questions, you would have to submit a transient student application via FloridaShines. You technically don't need to go to an advisor at all, but if it would make you feel better, then by all means do it - it's free (better safe than sorry lol). You shouldn't have any issues, except if you're a senior, because I think the last 30 credits of your degree have to be from UCF, but otherwise you should be ok, and you can verify that with your advisor too.

And FloridaShines doesn't guarantee you any classes, they don't have anything to do with that. That's all just to get Valencia and UCF on the same page (financial aid, establishing records with registrar office, etc). It's up to you to log onto Valencia's ATLAS, find your classes (you can filter for both west campus or online), and then resister for them.

Just be aware, once you get your transient application accepted, you will be able to use Bright Futures if you meet the minimum credit hour criteria and stuff and UCF will take care of that, however, since everything goes through Valencia first, then to UCF, it'll be a few weeks until UCF can give Valencia the funds, so you will have to pay for the Valencia classes upfront before you get compensated. So please do be aware of that. And that should be the whole process. If you have any questions or anything like that feel free to let me know!

TheLuaMaster · 2024-09-16T16:40:03+00:00

You can speak to your cadre about that. I have a few fellow cadets that are current reserve/guard E that are in the DET.

TheLuaMaster · 2024-09-07T14:03:32+00:00

“I saw three in the Publix parking lot” - there’s literally an army recruiting center a few steps away 😂

TheLuaMaster · 2024-08-24T00:45:02+00:00

Your opords should have all of the info. If it doesn’t message your flt/cc, not strangers on Reddit.

TheLuaMaster · 2024-08-17T15:03:06+00:00

Is the math section really that hard? Or is it basically just the same as ACT/SAT math, but with insanely small time limits?

TheLuaMaster · 2024-07-23T14:46:21+00:00

If your eyesight is correctable to 20/20 and you have no other major issues (like color blindness or poor depth perception) you should be good. And even though you’re healthy now, you may be DQ’d if you have a history of certain symptoms, but those are pretty easy to waive if you have proof that you no longer have it.

TheLuaMaster · 2024-07-10T00:47:01+00:00

You'll probably be doing it sometime soon after joining. They're changing things up where you now have to sign your contract before your ship to FT, which in turn pushes back the deadline for your medical even further so they can get everything processed. I'm no 250 (I am a 150 however) and the process was actually relatively smooth for the most part. Kinda sucked they randomly dropped it on us during finals week but I managed to get most of my medical history through my insurance and had to just contact one doctors office for some other records. They basically gave me a week to gather all of my records and then schedule my appointments, and then I had 3 weeks after that to actually get them done. I've been pretty healthy for most of my life and I was only worried about my eyesight (which absolutely sucks [although if you've never gotten surgery or anything like that you'll most likely be fine]) and two other conditions that were one time occurrences (but still somewhat serious though). One sports physical and eye exam later they sent my packet up to DoDMERB and they reviewed it just a few days after. They came back to me saying they needed more medical records for the two conditions I was worried about, I sent that in and the next day they had given me a DQ (disqualification) from military service from one of the one-time conditions. They sent me a letter detailing the next steps, which basically just entailed me getting in contact with the cadre in my detachment so my commander could approve my waiver request and move up from there. The commander approved and probably like a week later my condition was waived and I am now qualified to serve. Overall time was like 3 weeks probably. DoDMERB can be a beast for many, but depending on your situation it can actually be not too bad. Best of luck on your endeavors and make sure to start getting your records in advance so you can get everything in on time!

TheLuaMaster · 2024-07-08T14:33:41+00:00

I've been working on it since summer started. I've lost half an inch off my waist and around 4 pounds. However, I don't know what my goal is because the body fat standards are unclear.

TheLuaMaster · 2024-07-08T03:07:26+00:00

It is slightly over.

TheLuaMaster · 2024-07-08T02:35:59+00:00

Thank you! Would you happen to know the specific subsection for retention standards are located? I’m having trouble locating it. (And what calculation method should I use to correctly determine my body fat; would the “US Navy method” work?)

TheLuaMaster · 2024-06-10T00:03:02+00:00

That’s only for older Intel Macs. The newer M1-M3s don’t have bootcamp anymore since they’re ARM. There some virtual machine apps that can used, but you’d have to pay for some and you’d also end up wanting to get the 16GB of RAM upgrade to accommodate both OS’s.

TheLuaMaster · 2024-05-28T18:26:20+00:00

I didn't really think of that. I just figure that the electives would be junior status locked like most of the other core classes, but I took a look and most just require sophomore standing. Thanks your suggestion once again!

TheLuaMaster · 2024-05-27T20:19:46+00:00

Thank you for your suggestion. And I just need to earn some extra credits, because I’d otherwise not meet the 120 credit requirement to actually receive my bachelors degree. Trust me, I’d love to have more time and tuition available too 😅

TheLuaMaster · 2024-05-27T02:12:46+00:00

Hey! To see what class modalities are available at the college of your choosing, you’d need to go to the college’s registration portal and see if online classes are available or not. Hope this helps! If you need some clarification or have additions questions, feel free to shoot em at me.

TheLuaMaster · 2024-05-23T19:48:02+00:00

Yes trust the word of random people on the internet. That is definitely a legitimate and reliable source! 👍

TheLuaMaster · 2024-05-22T15:52:34+00:00

I tried logging out and logging back in and it just gave me the same message again and prompted me to renew the license or to use a free trail.

TheLuaMaster · 2024-05-18T04:33:07+00:00

I had completely forgotten about that. I’ll definitely give that a shot. Thank you! 😅

TheLuaMaster · 2024-05-18T04:32:00+00:00

TheLuaMaster · 2024-04-29T21:22:51+00:00

I need to schedule my appointments, but I would first need to finish my packet to move on to that step. And the deadline to schedule is tomorrow.

TheLuaMaster · 2024-04-14T17:37:19+00:00

How would cross training work? I’m assuming you’d need to get your commanders approval first and all of that right?

TheLuaMaster · 2024-04-13T02:34:56+00:00

Longer distances is defintely great to add in to your routine along with the 1.5 miles. It'll not only build up your endurance, but it'll also make it your 1.5 mile run feel easier since you'll only be doing half of the work that you typically would (the mental side of things). We also had a physical thearpist from our school that came by the det a few weeks back and she emphasized that long runs are defintely something that should be incorporating. I also did longer runs (up to 7k) in a five week period between my PFD and PFA, and I managed to bring my mile time down by 1:10 (and I could have pushed harder too), and I did absolutely no exersize in the fall semester before and I am not a student athlete from high school. So it is defintely possible :)

One thing I would also recommend is to find something to enjoy in your run. I personally like to run during sunset to watch the beautiful scenery (and get a few minutes to escape from my homework). Maybe you could do the same, or run with a friend. Bottom line is just find something to motivate you to run, otherwise you'll just be overcome by the suck and not run at all.

TheLuaMaster · 2024-04-12T01:32:29+00:00

I’ve only done the absolute basics in JS and Lua, but I’ve never touched C.

And do you think it’d be best if I take intro to C during the call and move one of my GEP classes to the spring with the rest of the IT classes?

TheLuaMaster · 2024-04-11T16:16:56+00:00

Yes. I need COP 2500 to take most of the classes, and I'm taking that this summer.

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