Can you enlist and be in ROTC?

Your prior service can pave the way for your commission. If you’re a current or prior service enlisted Soldier interested in becoming an officer, the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) can be the ideal solution.

Will ROTC help me in the military?

First and foremost, ROTC offers preparation to become an officer in the military, including the United States Army or Air Force. By participating in ROTC concurrently with your college education, you can enter the reserves or active duty forces with advanced ranking.

Do you have to join the Army after ROTC?

Following graduation, ROTC cadets are required to serve in the active Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve. All graduates are required to serve in the military for a period of eight years.

What will my college experience be like in ROTC?

You’ll also enjoy a complete college experience alongside your ROTC training. Like other students, you’ll attend your academic classes, participate in clubs and extracurriculars, and live in dorms.

Do you have to serve in the military if you have ROTC?

While there is no service obligation for the ROTC Basic Course, you must serve in the army if you receive an ROTC scholarship or enroll in the ROTC Advanced Course. These ROTC members must commit to a three-year active duty, usually directly after college.

What is ROTC and why is it important?

What exactly is ROTC? ROTC is an acronym for Reserve Officer Training Corps. In the program, college students train to become officers in the United State Military. The program has branches in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

How much do ROTC Scholarships cost?

Money for School: A full four year ROTC scholarship consists of full tuition and fees, a separate allowance for books, and a monthly stipend of up to $5,000 a year. The GI Bill consists of full tuition and fees, a separate allowance for books, and a monthly housing stipend that ranges from ~$45,000 a year in San Francisco to ~$9,000 in Alabama.