Green to Gold
Introduction
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
Scholarship
Green to Gold Scholarship Option Program
Scholarships are awarded for two or four years.
Soldiers with two years of college remaining to complete their degree are considered for two-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:
Non-scholarship
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:
Active Duty
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:
Requirements
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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