Designed to train young men and women to be Officers in the US Army.
Offered at over 1000 Colleges and Universities.
High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is not a prerequisite.
To participate (take the freshman and/or sophomore classes) the individual must:
Be a full time student at a participating College/University
To contract and pursue a commission in the US Army the individual must:
Be a US Citizen
Be medically qualified to join the US Army
Be 17-29 years old***
Have no criminal record***
Have no current or history of “illegal” drug use***
Pass the Army Physical Fitness test (alternative event not allowed)
- Meet Army height / Weight standards
- Meet specified minimum academic standards
*** Depending on specifics the individual MAY be able to request a waiver 6. Contracted Cadets will:
- Get a stipend of $420 a month while in school
- Spend 10-20 hours a week with ROTC activities (class, physical training, labs etc) 7. Scholarships (not all applicants are awarded a scholarship):
- may have degree length restrictions
- Meet Army ROTC GPA (3.0) and College Board Score (SAT/ACT 1000/19) requirements - Pays full tuition/fees or $10,000 a year toward Room and board (not both).
- Scholarship awards are not final until the Cadet contracts.
You can find out which Colleges have an Army ROTC program at:
https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/find-schools.html
High School students can apply for a scholarship at:
https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html