ARMY ROTC

Fort Campbells Green-to-Gold Representative

Purpose
To provide an overview of Army ROTCs
Green-to-Gold Program and allow you to
make a better informed decision

What is Green-to-Gold
The Green-to-Gold program is a Cadet Command
Program designed to provide exceptional enlisted
Soldiers an opportunity to become Army officers by
completing a college degree.
It is an opportunity provided by the US Army and
a privilege bestowed upon you by your chain of
command; it is not a right.

Schools & Information

All information is located

at

www.armyrotc.com
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Options Available
Green to Gold Scholarship
4-Year Scholarship
3-Year Scholarship
2-Year Scholarship
2-yr Non-scholarship Option
2-yr Active Duty Option
Hip Pocket Scholarship

Scholarships
2-Year: must have completed 2 years of

college credits toward your degree and

have 2 years remaining

3-Year: must have completed 1 year of

college credits toward your degree and

have 3 years remaining
4-Year: must have 4 years of college
remaining toward your degree

Submit Packet to National Board

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Scholarship Benefits
Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees
At university you are accepted to

Books and Supplies

$1,200 per year

Monthly Tax-free Stipend

$300-$500

GI Bill Benefitsuse Montgomery GI Bill or Post

9/11 GI Bill
College / University Incentives

2-yr Non-Scholarship Option

Must have completed 2 years of college

credits toward your degree with 2 years

remaining
No National Board but deadlines remain
the same1 APR / 1 OCT for Fall / Spring
Semester
Able to Join National Guard / Reserve
Simultaneous Membership Program

SMP = Non-deployable
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2-yr Non-Scholarship

Post 9/11 GI Bill

SMP Benefits
Tuition Assistance - $4500
E-5 Drill - $250
Cadet Stipend - $450
MGIB (Ch 30) - $1101 (instead of post 9/11 GIB)
MGIB (Ch 16) - $288 (instead of post 9/11 GIB)
Reserve Kicker - $350
Total - $2439 / month 10 months
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2-yr Active Duty Option

Stay on active status keep all current pay and

benefits
School is place of duty
Can use GI bill
Do not receive time in service credit for school
years
Must have 4 semesters remaining toward a
Bachelors degree
Competitive: currently limited to 200 slots per
year; in 08, 343 packets went to the board

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Hip-Pocket Scholarships

All eligibility criteria apply

CG has scholarships annually
Compete against other Fort Campbell Soldiers
Dont compete nationally
CG holds local board to develop OML

Once approved by the CG, the packet must be

forwarded to Cadet Command NLT 1 APR

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Timelines
Scholarship & ADO Application Window
15 Nov - 1 Apr
Alternate Date for Scholarship Only
1 Jun 1 Oct
Non-Scholarship Application Window
Follow guidelines for scholarship windows
The boards convene in late APR / OCT; if
selected, you will be notified via your chain of
command NLT 30 JUN or 31 NOV. You will then
PCS or ETS prior to starting school.
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Eligibility
U.S.

Citizen............. (No Waivers)

Under 31 by 31 December of the calendar year

when theyre eligible to commission (Waivers for NS,

ADO)
College credits accepted by college of choice
in major.... (No Waivers)
Freshman: High School Transcript/GED
Sophomore: 30 semester hour credits
Junior:
60 semester hour credits

SAT / ACT - 4-YR Scholarship

Minimum 920 / 19.................. (No Waivers)
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Eligibility Continued

110 GT

Score................................. (No Waivers)

2 Letters

of Acceptance............... (No Waivers)

College / University
Professor of Military

Cumulative

Science (ROTC)

Grade Point Average (No Waivers)

Scholarship & ADO.2.5

Non-Scholarship.2.0

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Eligibility Continued
Favorable recommendations from
your chain-of-command.................... (No Waivers)
Not a Conscientious Objector. (No Waivers)

No arrests, indictments, or convictions by a civil

court or military law for other than minor
traffic violations............. (Waiverable)
Minimum 2 Years Active Duty.(Waiverable)
Montgomery GI Bill 20/30 Rule

Eligible to reenlist...................... (No Waivers)

Less than 10 years AFS ..................... (Waiverable)

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Eligibility Continued
Applicants

married to another
SM with one or more dependents
under 18 years of age........(Waiverable)

Dependents
No more than three....................(Waiverable)
Not a single parent with custody. (Waivers may
be submitted, approvals are rare)

Pass APFT (No alternate events)...(No

Meet

Waivers)

Height / Weight Standards..(No Waivers)

Medical

exam IAW AR 40-501.....(Waiverable)

Commissioning source physical
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Obligation

Accept a commission and serve on Active

Duty, in the Army Reserve, or Army National
Guard upon graduation for a period of 8
years.
Scholarship - Serve on Active Duty for 4
years followed by 4 year service in the
ARNG, USAR or the IRR for the
remainder of the obligation. (6 years for
Aviation) includes Active Duty Option

Non-Scholarship - Serve on Active Duty

for a minimum of 3 years followed by 5
year service in the ARNG, USAR or IRR; or
request RFD for 8 years
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Execution
Review packet for pre-qualification
Complete a G2G packet
Submit the packet to the university of

choice
Submit to CC for qualification (by 1 APR)
Board meets (MAY)
Receive acceptance letter (JUN)
Submit 4187 to request discharge
Conduct clearing (JUL)
Contract & ETS
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Responsibilities
ROTC Counterpart Battalion
Counseling on qualification
Assistance with Green-to-Gold application
Checks application packet

ROTC Battalion of Choice

Validates eligibility
Issues letter of acceptance
Provides information about the institution

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Resources
Education Center
GT testing & class to raise score

(BSEP)
SAT / ACT testing & tutoring
Information on colleges / universities
Information on Montgomery GI Bill &
Army College Fund
Assistance with application for
university

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Regulatory Facts

Soldiers DO NOT lose MGIB

Stop loss DOES NOT affect ETS for ROTC
Soldiers DO NOT repay bonuses received
Soldiers CANNOT take terminal leave
Soldiers CANNOT be discharged immediately
Soldiers CANNOT ETS any earlier than 30 days
prior to the start date of school
Soldiers get new contract; current obligation is
terminated
Soldiers can also accept other forms of tuition
assistance via non-binding scholarships, grants,
loans, etc.
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More information
AR 145-1 Chapter 3
AR 635-200 Chapter 16-2
Cadet Command Reg 145-6
www.armyrotc.com
Click Enlisted Soldiers on left-hand bar
Scroll down to find application packet and
eligibility requirements for your desired
option

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Questions

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