The Green to Gold program seeks talented young active duty enlisted soldiers with officer potential to voluntarily request discharge from active duty (program dependent- see options below) and enroll in ARMY ROTC to earn a baccalaureate or master’s degree and receive a commission as a second lieutenant.

Basic Eligibility

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
• Age: You must be commissioned before you are 31 years of age (waiver possible up to 39 years)
• Time-in-service: At least 2 years, no more than 10 (waivers possible), Active duty program (less than eight years active-waiver possible)
• Must be eligible to reenlist (no flags)
• GT Score:  110 or higher
• SAT: 920  or  ACT:  19   (only four-year applicants)
• GPA: 2.5 or higher  (2.0 or higher for non-scholarship applicants)
• No civil convictions (waivers possible)
• Strong, positive recommendation from Chain of Command
• Pass commissioning physical (no permanent profiles)
• No more than three dependents (waivers possible)
• Single parents and dual military require waivers
• Pass APFT

OPTIONS

• Scholarship: 2, 3, or 4-year scholarships available
• Non-scholarship: 2 year only   **Note: non-scholarship can join Guard or Reserves under Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)
• Active Duty Program: Remain on active duty (two year option only)

Note: Can attend any school that has an ARMY ROTC program

SCHOLARSHIP

ROTC Scholarship pays for tuition (up to full tuition and fees), provides for books and supplies (up to $1,200/year) and $300-500/month tax-free stipend while in school.  GI Bill and/or College Fund can be used if eligible (at least 30 months served on active duty for 3 year or more enlistment).  Some schools offer other incentives such as room and board endowment scholarships.

Commitment

After commissioning as a 2LT, you must serve 8 years in the military with a minimum of 3 years AD; the rest may be served in the NG or USAR. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND POC: