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EARN A DEGREE, BECOME AN OFFICER

If you are interested in joining the Army as an officer and you do not already have a college degree, then the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is for you.

ROTC is a scholarship program that allows you to complete all of the requirements of Army officer training while attending college. In return for a service commitment after you graduate, the Army will pay for your college tuition, books and other expenses.

ROTC programs are available at more than 1,100 colleges and universities across the United States. You can join the ROTC after graduating high school, or at any point during your first two years of college.

HOW WILL THE ROTC HELP ME PAY FOR COLLEGE?

ROTC is a scholarship program in which you take elective courses in addition to the coursework required of your major. Candidates are awarded merit-based scholarships on a four, three, and two-year basis. The scholarships pay for tuition, room and board.

After you receive your degree, you will be commissioned into the Army as an officer on an eight-year service commitment.

In addition to the scholarship, you will also receive a monthly living stipend of up to $400 per month.

What ROTC scholarships are Available?

ROTC scholarships are awarded based on a student’s merit and grades, not financial need.

And they’re offered in the following forms:

  • Two-, three-, and four-year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree
  • Full-tuition scholarships
  • Options for room and board in place of tuition, if you qualify
  • Additional allowances for books and fees

Where can I learn more?

Visit our ROTC page for a more detailed breakdown of the ROTC program.

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