The Army ROTC Green to Gold
Programs seek talented young enlisted soldiers who have decided to:
• Leave, or are considering leaving, active duty to attend college
to earn baccalaureate degrees and commission as second lieutenants (this
is the Green to Gold Scholarship Option Program ).
• Remain on active duty to attend college to earn baccalaureate
degrees and commission as second lieutenants (this is the Green to Gold
Active Duty Option Program ).
Quality enlisted soldiers with officer potential who have served at
least two years on active duty are allowed to voluntarily participate
and enroll in Army ROTC.
• Options available under the Green to Gold
Programs.
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Eligibility requirements for the Green to
Gold Programs.
• Obligations incurred for participation
in the Green to Gold Programs.
• Early Discharge under the Green to
Gold Scholarship Option Program.
For more information or
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Green to Gold Programs
go to the
Army ROTC Incentives website.
Green to Gold ROTC Scholarship Application CC Form 173-R
Green to Gold ROTC Active Duty Option Program Application CC Form 174-R
Options available under the Green to Gold Programs:
Green to Gold Scholarship Option
Green to Gold Non-Scholarship Option
Green to Gold Active Duty Option
Green to Gold
Scholarship Option Program
• Scholarships are awarded for two, three, or four years.
• Soldiers with two years of college remaining to complete their
degree are considered for two-year scholarships.
• Soldiers with three years of college remaining to complete their
degree are considered for three-year scholarships.
• Soldiers without college credit who require four years to complete
their degree are considered for four-year scholarships.
Benefits for Green to Gold Scholarship Option winners
Green to Gold Scholarship Option winners receive:
• Tuition or room and board support.
• Additional money for textbooks, supplies, and equipment.
• A monthly stipend for up to 10 months each school year that
increases each year based on your Military Science Class.
• Pay for attending the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC)
between the junior and senior years of college.
• If qualified, Montgomery G.I. Bill / Army College Fund (MGIB/ACF)
benefits.
• Additionally, many colleges and universities offer incentives to
scholarship winners. The Professor of Military Science (PMS) at your
college of choice can provide further information on what is available
at the school.
In addition to the financial incentives, soldiers receive additional
benefits as ROTC cadets. These benefits include:
• Leadership training
• Responsibility and Practical Experience
• Mentorship of the PMS/APMS
• Camaraderie
Green to Gold
Non-Scholarship Option Program
The Green to Gold Two-Year Non-Scholarship Option Program is available
to soldiers who have completed two years of college, and who can
complete their college degree requirements in two years.
Benefits for Green to Gold Non-Scholarship Option Cadets
• A monthly stipend of up to 10 months each school year that
increases each year based on your Military Science Class.
• Pay for attending the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC)
between the junior and senior years of college.
• If qualified, Montgomery G.I. Bill / Army College Fund (MGIB/ACF)
benefits.
• School / State / Reserve Forces Duty Benefits.
Green to Gold Non-Scholarship Option members can also participate in the
Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). As SMPs, soldiers are members of
either a drilling Reserve or Guard unit and ROTC. SMPs are entitled to
Reserve Component pay of E-5 under this program.
Also, many states offer tuition assistance to Reserve and National Guard
soldiers.
In addition to the financial incentives, soldiers receive additional
benefits as ROTC cadets. These benefits include:
• Leadership training
• Responsibility and Practical Experience
• Mentorship of the PMS/APMS
• Camaraderie
Green to Gold Active
Duty Option Program
The Green to Gold Active Duty Option Program is a two-year program which
provides eligible, active duty enlisted soldiers an opportunity to
complete a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree and be commissioned
as an Army officer upon receiving the appropriate degree.
Benefits for Green to Gold Active Duty Option Cadets
• Soldiers selected to participate in this program will continue to
receive their current pay and allowances while in the program (up to a
maximum of 24 consecutive months).
• If qualified, Montgomery G.I. Bill / Army College Fund (MGIB/ACF)
benefits.
• Normal PCS entitlements
• Leadership training
• Responsibility and Practical Experience
• Mentorship of the PMS/APMS
• Camaraderie
Green to Gold Active Duty Option Program Information
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Eligibility requirements for the Green to Gold Programs.
Green to Gold Non-Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
• Age - Under 30 years old on 30 Jun of the year you commission
(waivers can be granted)
• PMS can grant waiver up to 32 years
• For those over 32, waiver requests are forwarded to HQs, Cadet Command
• Have a favorable recommendation from Chain of Command
• Have Completed 2 years of College and be accepted as an Academic
Junior
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Green to Gold Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
• U.S. Citizen (non-waiverable)
• Age - Be under 31 years of age on 31 December of the year you
complete all requirements for a commission and a college baccalaureate
degree. This is a statutory requirement and there are no waivers
authorized.
• Cannot have been convicted of a Domestic Violence Crime
• Have a minimum of 2 years Active Duty as well as 3 months of
active duty for every one month of specialized training (waiver can be
requested)
• GT score of 110 or greater
• Pass the APFT within the last 6 months with score of 180 or
higher, minimum of 60 points in each event
• Be a High School Graduate or equivalent
• Cumulative High School or College GPA of 2.5
• Letter of Acceptance to School of Choice offering Army ROTC
• Letter of Acceptance from the PMS of that Army ROTC Battalion
• Favorable National Agency Check (or have initiated the action)
• DODMERB Medical Qualification
• Be eligible to Reenlist
• Not be a conscientious objector
• No more than 3 dependents including spouse (waiverable)
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Obligations incurred for participation in the Green to Gold Programs.
Following graduation, ROTC cadets
are required to serve in the active component of the U.S. Army.
Scholarship Program Participants
All scholarship students will be required to serve in the military for a
period of eight years. This obligation may be fulfilled by serving four
years on active duty, followed by four years service in the Inactive
Ready Reserve (IRR).
Non-Scholarship Program Participants
Non-Scholarship graduates may serve three years on active duty and five
years in the Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR).
Early Discharge under the Green to Gold
Scholarship Option Program.
If you are selected for Green to
Gold, you may obtain early release from active duty. Army Regulation
635-200, Chapter 16-2, provides for the honorable, early discharge of
soldiers so they can enroll in an Army Senior ROTC program. The Early
Discharge may be up to 30 days prior to the start of school. Terminal
leave is NOT authorized.
To Qualify for Early Discharge:
You must meet the requirements of the Green to Gold program.
The separation authority must ensure that you meet the criteria, have
served honorably and possess officer attributes. You must agree to the
stipulations of the terms of the USAR enlistment contract or ROTC
student contract. Otherwise, you will be in breach of your contract and
subject to involuntary order to active duty to complete the prior
service remaining and/or the scholarship contractual obligation. If you
are a scholarship cadet, you may be required to repay the scholarship
benefits received in lieu of active duty service.
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For more information or Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Green to Gold Programs go to the Army ROTC Incentives website.