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ARMY ROTC

Fort Campbell’s Green-to-Gold Representative

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Purpose

To provide an overview of Army ROTC’s

Green-to-Gold Program and allow you to

make a better informed decision

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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.

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Schools & Information

All information is located at

www.armyrotc.com

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Options Available

Green to Gold Scholarship4-Year Scholarship3-Year Scholarship2-Year Scholarship

2-yr Non-scholarship Option2-yr Active Duty OptionHip Pocket Scholarship

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Scholarships

2-Year: must have completed 2 years of college credits toward your degree andhave 2 years remaining

3-Year: must have completed 1 year of college credits toward your degree and have 3 years remaining4-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 FeesAt university you are accepted to

Books and Supplies$1,200 per year

Monthly Tax-free Stipend$300-$500

GI Bill Benefits—use Montgomery GI Bill or Post 9/11 GI Bill

College / University Incentives

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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 same—1 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 - $4500E-5 Drill - $250Cadet Stipend - $450MGIB (Ch 30) - $1101 (instead of post 9/11 GIB)MGIB (Ch 16) - $288 (instead of post 9/11 GIB)Reserve Kicker - $350Total - $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

Bachelor’sBachelor’s 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

Don’t 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 they’re 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 / UniversityProfessor of Military Science (ROTC)

Cumulative 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 anotherSM with one or more dependents under 18 years of age.......…………….(Waiverable)

DependentsNo more than three...................….(Waiverable)Not a single parent with custody…. (Waivers may

be submitted, approvals are rare)

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

Meet 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-qualificationComplete a G2G packetSubmit the packet to the university of

choiceSubmit to CC for qualification (by 1 APR)Board meets (MAY)Receive acceptance letter (JUN)Submit 4187 to request dischargeConduct clearing (JUL)Contract & ETS

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Responsibilities

ROTC Counterpart BattalionCounseling on qualificationAssistance with Green-to-Gold applicationChecks application packet

ROTC Battalion of ChoiceValidates eligibilityIssues letter of acceptanceProvides information about the institution

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Resources

Education CenterGT testing & class to raise score

(BSEP)SAT / ACT testing & tutoringInformation on colleges / universitiesInformation on Montgomery GI Bill &

Army College FundAssistance 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 3AR 635-200 Chapter 16-2Cadet Command Reg 145-6www.armyrotc.comClick “Enlisted Soldiers” on left-hand barScroll down to find application packet and

eligibility requirements for your desired option

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Questions