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ARMY ROTC. Fort Campbell’s Green-to-Gold Representative. Purpose. To provide an overview of Army ROTC’s Green-to-Gold Program and allow you to make a better informed decision. What is Green-to-Gold.
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ARMY ROTC Fort Campbell’s Green-to-Gold Representative
Purpose To provide an overview of Army ROTC’s Green-to-Gold Program and allow you to make a better informed decision
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.
Schools & Information • All information is located at www.armyrotc.com
Options Available • Green to Gold Scholarship • 4-Year Scholarship • 3-Year Scholarship • 2-Year Scholarship • 2-yr Non-scholarship Option • 2-yr Active Duty Option • Hip Pocket Scholarship
Scholarships • 2-Year: must have completed 2 years of college credits toward your degree and have 2 years remaining • 3-Year: must have completed 1 year of college credits toward your degree and have 3 years remaining • 4-Year: must have 4 years of college remaining toward your degree Submit Packet to National Board
Scholarship Benefits • Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees • At 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
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
2-yr Non-Scholarship • Post 9/11 GI Bill • SMP Benefits • Tuition Assistance - $4500 • E-5 Drill - $250 • Cadet Stipend - $450 • MGIB (Ch 30) - $1101 (instead of post 9/11 GIB) • MGIB (Ch 16) - $288 (instead of post 9/11 GIB) • Reserve Kicker - $350 • Total - $2439 / month – 10 months
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’sdegree • Competitive: currently limited to 200 slots per year; in ’08, 343 packets went to the board
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
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.
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)
Eligibility Continued • 110 GT Score................................. (No Waivers) • 2 Letters of Acceptance............... (No Waivers) • College / University • Professor of Military Science (ROTC) • Cumulative Grade Point Average (No Waivers) • Scholarship & ADO.…2.5 • Non-Scholarship…….2.0
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)
Eligibility Continued • Applicants married to another SM with one or more dependents under 18 years of age.......…………….(Waiverable) • Dependents • No 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
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
Execution • Review packet for pre-qualification • Complete a G2G packet • Submit the packet to the university of choice • Submit to CC for qualification (by 1 APR) • Board meets (MAY) • Receive acceptance letter (JUN) • Submit 4187 to request discharge • Conduct clearing (JUL) • Contract & ETS
Responsibilities • ROTC Counterpart Battalion • Counseling on qualification • Assistance with Green-to-Gold application • Checks application packet • ROTC Battalion of Choice • Validates eligibility • Issues letter of acceptance • Provides information about the institution
Resources • Education Center • GT testing & class to raise score (BSEP) • SAT / ACT testing & tutoring • Information on colleges / universities • Information on Montgomery GI Bill & Army College Fund • Assistance with application for university
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.
More information • AR 145-1 Chapter 3 • AR 635-200 Chapter 16-2 • Cadet Command Reg 145-6 • www.armyrotc.com • Click “Enlisted Soldiers” on left-hand bar • Scroll down to find application packet and eligibility requirements for your desired option