ARMY
Army: ROTC OVERVIEW
- Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) is a 4-year commissioning program consisting of a Basic Course (first 2 years of college) and Advance Course (final 2 years of college.
- Colleges and Universities with ROTC
- 273 Universities and Colleges
- 700 partner Universities and colleges
- Scholarships and Fees - Army ROTC provides full tuition scholarship worth up to $150,000
- Some Universities and Colleges pay for room and board with scholarship award
- Monthly stipend while attending college: average $5000 a year
- Books and academic fees paid
- 4 year, 3 year, and 2 year scholarship available
- Army Obligation
- 8 year obligation to the Army: Active Duty, State National Guard (part time), Army Reserve (part-time)
- Part-time officers maintain civilian job
- Minimum Requirements
- 4 year and 3 year scholarships "Competitive"- National Board
- Contact Information: www.armyrotc.com - Phone number: 1-800-USA-ROTC
** The MGIB encompasses both the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (Chapter 30) and the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606).
option 1: Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (Chapter 30)
| Length of Enlistment | Government Contributions | MGIB Contributions | MGIB Total | Monthly Payment |
| 2 years | $ 1,200.00 | $ 40,488.00 | $ 41,688.00 | $ 1,158.00 |
| 3 years | $ 1,200.00 | $ 50,136.00 | $ 51,336.00 | $ 1,426.00 |
| 4 years | $ 1,200.00 | $ 50,136.00 | $ 51,336.00 | $ 1,426.00 |
option 2: The amount for the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606) is $12,132.
- Full time student receives $337.00/month for 36 months
- Three-quarter time student receives $252.00/month for 48 months
- Half-time student receives $167.00/month for 72 months.
** The Army College Fund (ACF) is an enlistment benefit that adds to the Montgomery G.I. Bill for eligible individuals.
option 3: Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (Chapter 30) and the Army College Fund
| Length of Enlistment | MGIB | ACF Kicker | MGIB + ACF | Monthly Payment |
| 2 years | $ 41,688.00 | $ 5,400.00 | $ 47,088.00 | $ 1,308.00 |
| 3 years | $ 51,336.00 | $ 9,000.00 | $ 60,336.00 | $ 1,676.00 |
| 4 years | $ 51,336.00 | $ 12,600.00 | $ 63,936.00 | $ 1,776.00 |
| 5 years | $ 51,336.00 | $ 23,400.00 | $ 74,736.00 | $ 2,076.00 |
| 6 years | $ 51,336.00 | $ 34,200.00 | $ 85,536.00 | $ 2,376.00 |
option 4:
The Selected Reserve MGIB Kicker provides up to $24,732 (Selected Reserve MGIB + Kicker) for reservists assigned to critical skill positions or critical units.
march 2 success:
March 2 Success is an online, self-paced course designed to improve students' performance on standardized tests while enhancing their math, science and English skills. March 2 Success is free and available 24 hours a day 7 days a week so students can log on at times that are convenient for them (www.march2success.com).
March 2 Success provides cutting-edge assessment software and world-class education content in an easy-to-use, self-paced format to accelerate your learning curve for state assessment testing, SAT and ACT practice and preparation. The content of the program was developed by two top e-learning companies: Peterson's, a Nelnet company, and Educational Options. Educational Options provides state test assessment and remediation courses and a full range of rigorous online courses for grades 7-12. The company's record of success with students at every level is unsurpassed. The site is for everyone over the age of 13.
March 2 Success system can enhance and refresh your knowledge, to assist you in achieving your educational or career goals.
THE COURSE:
Individuals will have the capability of selecting part or all sections of the course offered within March 2 Success. These sections include (with brief highlights):- Comprehensive English (language usage, reading, writing)
- Integrated Math (basic math, algebra, geometry, statistics)
- Integrated Science (Earth Science, biology, chemistry, physics)
- High School Preparation (high school entry assessment and preparation, with an introductory study skills course, and classes in language arts, math and science)
- SAT Program (seven full-length practice tests for the SAT with detailed answer explanations and performance feedback)
- ACT Program (seven full-length practice tests for the ACT with detailed answer explanations and performance feedback)
- Interactive Flashcards (verbal flashcards)
- Zero Hour Threat (an interactive action game designed to increase ACT/SAT test scores as well as enhance general mathematics and vocabulary skills).
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Army Medical Department
Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP):
One to four year scholarships to students accepted to or enrolled in accredited schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary, or optometry. The scholarship provides full tuition, monthly stipend of over $2,000 and reimbursement for equipment and certain other academic fees. Also, there is currently an additional $20,000 bonus. Active duty obligation is typically one year for each year receiving the scholarship with a minimum period of three years on active duty. Students must be U.S. citizens.
Who's eligible
- Must be U.S. citizen
- Must be accepted to an accredited medical, dental, veterinarian, or optometry school (usually after undergraduate education)
- Must meet physical exam requirements to commission as an officer
- Must have good moral background to gain security clearance
How to apply:
Student can apply after taking professional tests, e.g. MCAT, DAT, OAT. Applicant must get accepted to a civilian institution before the scholarship is awarded.
Award notification:
The applicant for this scholarship will be notified by his or her processor/recruiter after the selection board reviews the application
Renewal criteria:
Professional student must maintain good standings in their prospective health program.
Contact:
San Antonio Medical Recruiting Station at (210) 692-7376 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/amedd.html
MILITARY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:
- On graduation, NROTC Scholarship midshipmen are commissioned as Ensigns in the Navy or 2nd Lieutenants in the Marine Corps
- Military service obligation of eight years in unrestricted line (surface, submarine, aviation), at least four of which must be active duty, last four are the Inactive Ready Reserve
- Midshipmen disenrolled from NROTC Scholarship Program for reasons beyond their control will normally be discharged without penalty
- Minimum of two years active enlisted service or recoupment of all tuition dollars paid may be required for midshipmen who disenroll or are disenrolled from NROTC Scholarship Program for academic or personal reasons after the first day of their sophomore year
- If disenrolled, personnel, who were originally on active duty and were released early to accept NROTC Scholarships must complete their original enlisted contracts
West point admissions:
West Point is renowned as an historic and distinguished military academy, and a leading, progressive institution of higher education. Made legendary in books and movies, the Academy's "Long Gray Line" includes some of our nation's most famous leaders: Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, George S. Patton, Omar Bradley, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, and Norman Schwarzkopf
Because of this superb education and leadership experience, West Point graduates historically have been sought for high-level civilian and military leadership positions, including two U.S. Presidents, several ambassadors, state governors, legislators, judges, cabinet members, educators, astronauts, engineers, and corporate executives. Today, West Point continues to provide hundreds of young men and women the unique opportunity to develop physically, ethically, and intellectually while building a foundation for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career as an Army officer in the service of our nation.
1: Basic Requirements
GENERAL Qualifications - Each candidate must:
- be 17 but not yet 23 years of age by July 1 of year admitted. (The increase in maximum age is a result of a recent change to Title X, U.S. Code.)
- be a U.S. citizen at time of enrollment (exception: foreign students nominated by agreement between U.S. and another country).
- be unmarried.
- not be pregnant or have a legal obligation to support a child or children
ACADEMIC Qualifications - Each candidate should have:
- an above-average high school or college academic record.
- strong performance on the standardized American College Testing (ACT) Assessment Program Exam or the SAT Reasoning Test
- Be sure to submit writing scores with your SAT and/or ACT exams. The SAT requires the writing exam as part of the test. However, the writing portion on the ACT is optional. If you register for the ACT, you must select the “ACT Plus Writing” exam.
West Point uses the results of your ACT/SAT, high school class rank, and the recommendations of your faculty to determine your academic qualification. Consideration is also given to the types of courses taken and the percentage of students from your school who attend four-year colleges after high school, as reported by the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
West Point encourages a strong college preparatory academic background as a prerequisite for admission. Recommended areas of preparation are: four years of English with emphasis on composition, grammar, literature, speech; four years of math, algebra, plane geometry, intermediate algebra, trigonometry; two years of a foreign language; two years of laboratory science such as chemistry and physics and one year of U.S. history. Additionally, you will find courses in geography, government and economics to be very helpful. College courses taken prior to entrance to West Point may be substituted for similar courses in the Military Academy curriculum.
MEDICAL Qualifications - Candidates must:
- be in good physical and mental health.
- Pass a Medical Exam
PHYSICAL Qualifications - Each candidate should have:
- Above-average strength, endurance and agility.
- Adequate performance on the Candidate Fitness Assessment
LEADERSHIP Qualifications - Each candidate should have:
You should strive to develop the personal traits that will allow you to be an effective leader in school, church and community activities. Participation in secondary school extracurricular activities, both athletic and non-athletic, and the attainment of responsible positions in those activities, provide valuable leadership experience. You should try to make significant contributions in leadership positions on athletic teams, in club and class activities, and in church, scout, civic and community activities. Working to provide family financial support may limit participation in extracurricular activities at school. If so, that should be noted in your application.
2: Apply for a nomination
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Search the Congressional directory for your Congressional representative <http://www.usma.edu/transfer.asp?url=http://memberguide.gpoaccess.gov/GetMembersSearch.aspx>
You should apply for a nomination from one or more of the listed sources during the Spring of your junior year. You must obtain a nomination in order to compete for admission to the Military Academy. Cadetships are allocated by law to the Vice President, members of Congress, congressional delegates from Washington, D.C., the Virgin Islands, and Guam, Governors of Puerto Rico and American Samoa, and to the Department of the Army (service-connected nomination <http://admissions.usma.edu/Prospectus/step_02a.cfm>). Nominating officials may select up to 10 young people to compete for each cadetship vacancy they may have. At a minimum, most candidates are eligible for a Congressional nomination <http://admissions.usma.edu/Prospectus/step_02b.cfm> from their local Congressional Representative, two United States Senators and the Vice President of the United States. Apply for a nomination from each source for which you are eligible.
3: Start a File
West Point will start your candidate file upon receipt of a completed Candidate Questionnaire (CQ). This should be done in the spring of your junior year in high school or as soon thereafter as possible. Your CQ will be reviewed, and you will be notified of your qualification to compete for admission.
Complete a Candidate Questionnaire:
You may fill out a Candidate Questionnaire through one of these methods:
- Apply Online https://candidate.usma.edu/guest/cq/dad_pcq_part1.cfm?field1=BW - we recommend reading this Prospectus before doing so .
- Have a Candidate Questionnaire sent to you by contacting the Admissions office at 606 Thayer Road, USMA, West Point, N.Y. 10996-1797, telephone (845)938-4041, or through our online request form https://secwww.admissions.usma.edu/forms/reply/rfi.asp
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