ARMY ROTC Fort Campbells GreentoGold Representative 1 Purpose

ARMY ROTC Fort Campbell’s Green-to-Gold Representative 1

Purpose To provide an overview of Army ROTC’s Green-to-Gold Program and allow you to make a better informed decision 2

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. 3

Schools & Information § All information is located at www. armyrotc. com 4

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 5

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 6

Scholarship Benefits § Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees § § Books and Supplies § § At university you are accepted to $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 7

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 8

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 9

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’s degree Competitive: currently limited to 200 slots per year; in ’ 08, 343 packets went to the board 10

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 11

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. 12

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) 13

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 14

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) 15

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 16

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 17

Execution § § § § § Review packet for pre-qualification Complete a G 2 G 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 18

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 19

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 20

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. 21

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 22

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