OSU AROTC Program Benefits

Oregon State University ROTC

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Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.
 SMP or 4-yr HS Scholarship?
Im In High SchoolWhich route is best for me: SMP or 4-yr HS Scholarship?
SMP-Non Scholarship 4-yr HS Scholarship
Non-competitive Must Compete for an Allocation!
Non-deployable Non-deployable
Requires Commitment & IET Can withdraw up to 1 year
Drill while in college while gaining real OSU has 6-8 allocations annually
world experience in a National 3-4 four-year
Guard or Army Reserve Unit 3-4 three-year advanced
Unlimited allocations 4yr AD commitment upon
3yr AD Commitment upon Commissioning (if selected)
Commissioning (if selected) ~60.8K Incentives
~72.5K Incentives

Oregon State University ROTC

Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.
 HS Scholarship Application Process
February 1 of HS Junior Year 10
January of HS Senior Year
Interview w/ PMS
Documents Upload
Presidential fitness test
SAT/ACT completed

Oregon State University ROTC

Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.
4-yr HS Scholarship Winner Profile
Percentage 2015 2016 2017
Top 5% of Class 45% 48% 44%
Top 25% of Class 81% 85% 82%
Top 50% of Class 97% 97% 97%
Presidents of Student Body 13% 15% 16%
Other Class Officers 37% 39% 43%
National Honor Society 46% 49% 49%
Varsity Letter Winners 80% 80% 82%
Varsity Team Captains 59% 60% 61%
Club Presidents 7% 7% 7%
JROTC Participants 23% 26% 28%
4 Year College Board Mean 1262 1267 1253
National College Board Mean 1011 1010 1010
High School GPA 3.7 3.7 3.6

Oregon State University ROTC

Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.
 4-yr HS Scholarship Benefits
Cost of attending OSU/WOU is 20k/yr X 4yr = $80K total (approximate)

4yr scholarship Cadet (Still competes for AD4/6 yr commitment)

Cadet Stipend = $ 3,000 (Fresh) + $3,500 (Soph) + $4,500 (Jr) + $5,000 (Sr) 16K
4-yr scholarship benefit @ 10k/yr 40K
Book Stipend @ $1,200/yr x 4yr 4.8K

Total = 60.8K
Assess Active Duty=4 year commitment
Assess ARNG/USAR= 6 year commitment

Oregon State University ROTC

Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.
 ROTC Scholarship Qualifications
What is the GRFD Scholarship: National Scholarship process:
- 3 year scholarship that Guarantees Army - National Applications due to Cadet Command by 10 January of
Reserve Forces Duty or National Guard Duty high school senior year
(GRFD) after graduation from college - Evaluated by National Board
- Equivalent to an line scholarship but - Interviews conducted locally
cannot be considered for active duty service - Scholarships awarded nationally following board results
- Available for an SMP Cadet, with associated
benefits, while on GRFD Scholarship
Pay and Benefits:
- Tuition 100% (in or out of
Qualifications:
state) or 10K R&B
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Books $1,200 per year
- By end of 1st Term: Must pass the Army
- Monthly Stipend Physical Fitness Test, Must pass an
Freshman $300 Army Physical, Must meet Height and
Sophomores $350 Weight requirements IAW AR 600-9
Juniors $450
Interested candidate can maximize their opportunity for a
Seniors $500 scholarship by applying their HS Senior year
SMP Kicker $350

Oregon State University ROTC

Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.
 Overview

Brief SMP overview video courtesy of the

Nebraska Army National Guard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPbX2gWxcQg

Oregon State University ROTC

Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.
 SMP Benefits
Cost of attending OSU/WOU is 20k/yr X 4yr = $80K total (in-state tuition)

Non-scholarship SMP Cadet who joins the Guard or Reserve prior to attending College
Initial Entry Pay (Basic Training + Advanced Training -14 weeks total) 5.3K
Drill Pay = $288/mo x 11 mo+ AT pay = $4,400 x 4yrs 17.6K
Cadet Stipend = $3,500(S) + $4,500(Jr) + $5,000 (Sr) 13K
GI Bill @ 350/mo x 10 Academic months x 36 mo 12.6K
SMP Kicker for MOS Qualified Cadets $350/mo x 3yrs 10.5K

Total = 59K
Current Federal Tuition Assistance Incentive@$4,500/yr x 3 yr +13.5K
*Begins 1-yr after completion of AIT

72.5K
Assess Active Duty = 3-yr commitment
Assess ARNG or USAR= 6-yr commitment

Oregon State University ROTC

Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.
 3-yr GRFD Scholarship
Cost of attending OSU/WOU is 20k/yr X 4yr = $80K total (in-state tuition)

ARNG or USAR Soldier who has completed Initial Entry Training prior to College and
earns a 3-yr GRFD Scholarship while in ROTC

Initial Entry Pay (Basic Training + Advanced Training -14 weeks total) 5.3K
Drill Pay = $288/mo x 11 mo+ AT pay = $4,400 x 4yrs 17.6K
Cadet Stipend = $3,500 (Soph) + $4,500 (Jr) + $5,000 (Sr) 13K
GI Bill @ 350/mo x 1 academic year (10mos) 3.5K
Scholarship pays 10k/yr x 3 yrs 30K
Book Stipend 1.2k/yr x 3 yrs 3.6K

Total = 73K
Assess ARNG or USAR only= 6-yr commitment

Oregon State University ROTC

Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.
 2-yr GRFD Scholarship
Cost of attending OSU/WOU is 20k/yr X 4yr = $80K total (in-state tuition)
ARNG or USAR Soldier who has completed Initial Entry Training prior to College and
earns a 2-yr GRFD Scholarship while in ROTC
Initial Entry Pay (Basic Training + Advanced Training -14 weeks total) 5.3K
Drill Pay = $288/mo x 11 mo+ AT pay = $4,400 x 4yrs 17.6K
Cadet Stipend = $4,500 (Jr) + $5,000 (Sr) 9.5K
GI Bill @ 350/mo x 36 academic months 12.6K
SMP Kicker for MOS Qualified Cadets $350/mo x 2 academic yrs (20mos) 7K
Scholarship pays 10k/yr x 2 yrs 20K
Book Stipend 1.2k/yr x 2 yrs 2.4K
Total = 74.4K
Current Federal Tuition Assistance Incentive@$4,500/yr x 1yr +4.5K
*Begins 1-yr after completion of AIT
Assess ARNG or USAR only = 6yr commitment 78.9K

Oregon State University ROTC

Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.
 ROTC progression model

Spring of HS Oct of HS Apr of HS End of

Late Sep Senior
Junior Year Senior Year Senior Year
Feb 1 of HS Jan 10 of HS Sophomore Junior Year
Junior Year Summer of HS Senior Year Summer of HS Summer
Year Year
Junior Year Senior Year Junior YR

LDAC Commission
Begin Classes
ROTC Dialogue ROTC 3rd Sch Contract & Contract &
1st Sch Begin OSU AC or RC
Scholarship BT/AIT Scholarship Board begin SMP begin SMP
Application Board
Application
Window Window GRFD 3-yr GRFD 2-yr
Opens Closes & 2nd Split OP AIT
Split OP BT option option
Board or OSUT
Convenes

Oregon State University ROTC

Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.
 Key Cadet Standards 8th BDE, USACC
GPA
2.0 for Non-Scholarship & Scholarship (term & cumulative).
2.5 to qualify for a SROTC Scholarship.
ROTC: 3.0 or greater (term & cumulative).
Academic Major: Per Department standard (varies by degree).
Credit Hours Progress at End of Academic Year:
Minimum of 12 x Credit hours per term (full time), IAW Cadets 104R
Military History: Complete one approved 3 x Credit class prior to graduation.
Degree Requirement: Complete bachelors degree prior to commissioning.
APFT:
Cadet should strive to achieve maximum score on each record APFT.
Record APFT: Earn a minimum score of 60 x points in each event.
LDAC /Commissioning Goal: Per PMS standard.
HT/WT: Meet HT/WT standards IAW AR 600-9.
Swim: Pass Swim Test & Combat Water Survival Test prior to commission (if cannot, waiver
required for commission).

Oregon State University ROTC

Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.
 Questions?

Contact Mr. Harrington

OSU Army ROTC Recruiter
541-737-6904
brian.harrington@oregonstate.edu
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Incentives are based on federal programs that are subject to annual renewal and updates. *Scholarships are based on eligibility and type of contract.