ROTC Program Options

Students in high school may apply for a four-year scholarship.  The eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be between the ages of 17 and 27
• Have a high school cumulative GPA of at least 2.50
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal), or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)
• Meet the physical standards
• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty, or in a Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

The three-year Army ROTC scholarship is available for students, on a case-by-case basis, who are already enrolled in a college or university with three academic years remaining in order to complete their degree.  The eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be between the ages of 17 and 27
• Have a college GPA of at least 2.5
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Score minimum 920 on the SAT, or 19 on the ACT
• Meet physical standards
• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty, or in a Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

The two-year Army ROTC program is available for academic Juniors with at least 4-semesters remaining to graduate.  Students must attend a 4-week course at Fort Knox, Kentucky the summer prior to their Junior year to be eligible for this program.  Contact the ROTC program in the Spring semester if possible to ensure a slot for the Basic Training.

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be at least 17 years of age and must not reach 31 years of age before December 31st of the year you graduate from college and receive your commission
• Have a minimum college GPA of 2.5
• Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT or a 19 composite on the ACT
• Have no moral or personal conviction that will prevent you from:
  • Bearing arms
  • Supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States

The Army ROTC program provides a full range of opportunities for those with prior enlisted service in our Army to become officers.  The “Green-to-Gold” program is designed to offer enlisted soldiers the opportunity to complete their civilian education and earn a commission.

• Green to Gold Scholarship Option – for Soldiers who are considering leaving active duty to attend college
• Green to Gold Active Duty Option – for Soldiers who want to remain on active duty and attend college

This scholarship is for high school seniors (or individuals that will receive their GED) that are planning to enter college as a freshman the fall semester following their senior year in high school.

• The scholarship pays:
• Full tuition plus mandatory fees
• A $900 per year book allowance
• A tax-free stipend based on academic status during the academic year ($300 per month for Freshmen, $350 per month for Sophomores, $450 for Juniors, and $500 for Seniors)

Important information:

• Applications are available on-line at the Cadet Command website.
• Deadline for applications is December 1 of your Senior year (High School).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
High School Scholarships:

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be 17 by October of the semester you are entering college and must not reach 31 years of age before December 31st of the year you graduate from college and receive your commission
• Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5
• Be a high school graduate or possess an equivalent certificate by September of the year you will enter college
• Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT or a 19 composite on the ACT
• Have no moral or personal conviction that will prevent you from:
  • Bearing arms
  • Supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States
• Although medical qualification is not required to be eligible to receive a scholarship offer, medical qualification is required in order to receive the scholarship benefits.
• To receive the scholarship benefits, you must also agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army National Guard, or U.S. Army Reserve) upon graduation and receipt of your commission.

Campus-Based Scholarships:

Available for current freshmen and sophomores (2-year or 3-year scholarships). Also available to juniors with at least 4-semesters remaining to graduate, and seniors planning to attend graduate school (2-year scholarship).

Scholarships pay:

• Full tuition and mandatory fees
• A $900 per academic year book allowance
• A tax-free stipend ($350/month for sophomores, $450/month for juniors, and $500/month for seniors) for up to 10 months each academic year

Basic Course Scholarships:

Basic Course scholarships are 2-year scholarships and require attendance at the Cadet Basic Camp (BC) the summer between the academic sophomore and junior year. A conditional contract must be signed prior to attending LTC signifying the individual is interested in a career as an Army Officer, the contract will not become binding however, until the individual returns to school for the junior year and takes an oath from the Professor of Military Science.

Scholarships pay:

• Full tuition and mandatory fees
• A $900 per academic year book allowance
• A tax-free stipend ($350/month for sophomores, $450/month for juniors, and $500/month for seniors) for up to 10 months each academic year
• Must pass the Basic Physical Fitness Test (BPFT) prior to attending BC.
• Applications are always being accepted. If you are interested in applying, contact the Army ROTC Scholarship and Enrollment Officer at (303) 492-3549.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR BOTH

• Be a U.S. Citizen
• Be at least 17 years of age and must not reach 31 years of age before December 31st of the year you graduate from college and receive your commission
• Have a minimum college GPA of 2.5
• Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT or a 19 composite on the ACT
• Have no moral or personal conviction that will prevent you from:
  • Bearing arms
  • Supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States
• Although medical qualification is not required to be eligible to receive a scholarship offer, medical qualification is required in order to receive the scholarship benefits.
• To receive the scholarship benefits you must also agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army National Guard, or U.S. Army Reserve) upon graduation and receipt of your commission.

If you are currently on active duty and would like to commission as a Second Lieutenant (2LT), one of these Green-to-Gold Programs may apply:

• 4-Year Scholarship (enter as a Freshman)
• 3-Year Scholarship (enter as a Sophomore)
• 2-Year Scholarship (enter as a Junior but must have prior military experience)
• Active Duty Option (Not a scholarship but the Soldier is released from Active Duty to complete their college degree.  Must enter the program as an academic junior and complete their degree program within 21 months.  Individual continues to receive full military pay and allowances while attending final two years of college)
• 2-Year Non-Scholarship (but must have prior military experience)

For application deadlines and detailed requirements, see the Cadet Command website.

The GRFD is a 2-year scholarships available for members of the Army Reserve (AR) who desire to commission in the Reserve Forces. Applicants must be members of the AR and participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) as a cadet.

• Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
• Students apply for this scholarship during the spring semester of their sophomore year.
• To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a Sophomore with 4 to 5 semesters remaining until graduation.

Contact the Army ROTC Scholarship and Enrollment Officer

The ARNG Scholarship is a 2-year scholarships available for members of the Army National Guard who desire to commission in the National Guard. Applicants must be members of the ARNG and participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) as a cadet.

• Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
• Students apply for this scholarship during the spring semester of their sophomore year.
• To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a Sophomore with 4 to 5 semesters remaining until graduation.

Contact the Army ROTC Scholarship and Enrollment Officer

This scholarship is available to eligible Nursing students.  Scholarships can be for 4-Years, 3-Years, or 2-Years.  The 3-Year and 2-Year scholarships may also require attendance at the Cadet Basic Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky, if any of the freshman or sophomore Army ROTC classes were not taken.

The scholarship pays:

• Full tuition plus mandatory fees
• A $900 per year book allowance
• A tax-free stipend based on academic status during the academic year ($300 per month for Freshmen, $350 per month for Sophomores, $450 per month for Juniors, and $500 per month for Seniors).
• Cost of an NCLEX review course
• Cost of the NCLEX

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Be 17 by October of the semester you are entering college and must not reach 31 years of age before December 31st of the year you graduate from college and receive your commission
• Have a minimum high school or college GPA of 2.5
• Be a high school graduate or possess an equivalent certificate by September of the year you will enter college (4-Year Scholarship)
• Score a minimum of 1050 on the SAT or a 21 composite on the ACT
• Have no moral or personal conviction that will prevent you from:
  • Bearing arms
  • Supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States
• Receive a waiver for any arrest or civil conviction (if applicable)
• Although medical qualification is not required to be eligible to receive a scholarship offer, medical qualification is required in order to receive the scholarship benefits.
• To receive the scholarship benefits, you must also agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty upon graduation and receipt of your commission.

Students can participate in ROTC without a scholarship and will receive the ROTC stipend benefits during their junior and senior year once contracted.

If a member of the Army Reserve or Army National Guard, these students are required to participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), which will entitle them to receive additional financial benefits through the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while completing their degree program as an Army ROTC cadet.