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High school students can begin the National Scholarship process starting February 1 of their junior year. If you need to schedule an appointment with our Professor of Military Science as part of the process, please contact Mr. Evan Dunaway by email or at 606-539-5185.

NOTE: All ���ϲ����� Students can enroll in the Army ROTC Foundation Courses (MSL 101/102 OR 201/202) as an elective without any obligation to ROTC or the Army. Military Service obligation starts AFTER college graduation and completing the ROTC program requirements.

ROTC Scholarship Contracted Cadets Receive:

• 100% Tuition OR $6,000 per semester for Room and Board
• Tax-Free Monthly Stipend ranging from $420

ROTC Non-Scholarship Contracted Cadets Receive:

• 100% State Tuition Assistance (National Guard) OR Federal Tuition Assistance (Reserve)
• Tax-Free Monthly Stipend ranging from $420
• Receive E-5 Drill Pay ($350 2-Day Drill Weekend)
• Eligible for SMP Kicker ($350 monthly)

Students Must Meet Eligibility Criteria to Contract with the ���ϲ����� Army ROTC.

To contract and receive Army ROTC financial opportunities, students must meet these requirements:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (Scholarship) OR 2.0 (Non-Scholarship)
• ACT/SAT For Scholarship Application (*Minimum Scores Are No Longer Required) *No ACT/SAT required for non-Scholarship options*
• Be medically qualified (Department of Defense Medical Evaluation Review Board; DODMERB)
• Able to pass the Army Combat Fitness Test with 60 points in each event
• Meet US Army height and weight standards
• Have no civil convictions
• Be approved by the Professor of Military Science
• Have at least two years of college remaining or three years at most
• U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident

If you are interested in participating in The ���ϲ����� Army ROTC beyond MSL 101/102 (Freshmen) or MSL 201/202 (Sophomore), schedule an interview with the ROTC Coordinator, Mr. Evan Dunaway to discuss potential career opportunities.

Current undergraduate and graduate students may qualify for Army ROTC scholarship and non-scholarship options as well as Army National Guard or Army Reserve opportunities.

If you wish to schedule an appointment with our Professor of Military Science, please contact Mr. Evan Dunaway by email or at 606-539-5185.

All UC Students can enroll in the Army ROTC Foundation Courses (MSL 101/102 OR 201/202) as an elective without any obligation to ROTC or the Army. Military Service Obligation starts AFTER Graduation and completion of EKU Army ROTC program requirements

ROTC Scholarship Contracted Cadets Receive:

• 100% Tuition OR $6,000 per semester for Room & Board
• Tax-Free Monthly Stipend starting at $420

ROTC non-Scholarship Contracted Cadets Receive:

• 100% State Tuition Assistance (National Guard) OR Federal Tuition Assistance (Reserve)
• Tax-Free Monthly Stipend ranging from $420
• Receive E-5 Drill Pay ($350 2-Day Drill Weekend)
• Eligible for SMP Kicker ($350 monthly)

Students Must Meet Eligibility Criteria to Contract with the ���ϲ����� Army ROTC.

To contract and receive Army ROTC financial opportunities, students must meet these requirements:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (Scholarship) OR 2.0 (Non-Scholarship)
• ACT/SAT For Scholarship Application (*Minimum Scores Are No Longer Required) *No ACT/SAT required for non-Scholarship options*
• Be medically qualified (Department of Defense Medical Evaluation Review Board; DODMERB)
• Able to pass the Army Combat Fitness Test with 60 points in each event
• Meet US Army height and weight standards
• Have no civil convictions
• Be approved by the Professor of Military Science
• Have at least two years of college remaining or three years at most
• U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident

If you are an enlisted Soldier in the Army National Guard OR Army Reserves you qualify for the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). SMP Cadets can compete for Active Duty under the non-scholarship option OR able to compete for the Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarship but must remain Guard or reserves. Contact the ROTC Coordinator, Mr. Evan Dunaway, for more information by email or at 606-539-5185

Simultaneous Membership Program National Guard and Reserves:

Available to any full-time college student willing to join Army ROTC and Army National Guard OR Army Reserves. The SMP option is also available to current members of the Reserve Component (Army Reserve or National Guard) or non-scholarship ROTC cadets.

Requirements:

• Be enrolled in UC Army ROTC MSL course with a minimum of 2-YRs or 3-YRs maximum of an academic major to contract with ROTC (Undergraduate and Graduate students eligible)
• Full-time college student
• Join UC Army ROTC by enrolling in the MSL courses (MSL 101 or 102 Freshman, MSL 201 or 202 Sophomore)
• Join the Army National Guard or Reserves
• Attend UC Army ROTC classes “simultaneously” in both their assigned unit and their ROTC unit
• On track to complete bachelor’s degree or master’s degree with 2 years remaining (minimum) or 3 years (maximum)
• Complete Army ROTC program requirements to Commission as a Second Lieutenant

Simultaneous Membership Program (Non-Scholarship Option):

• Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in your choice of the Army National Guard, or Reserves or compete for Active Duty.
• Will not be required to deploy while in school.
• Drill pays at E5 grade (or higher based on current rank) per month (about $350)
• 2-week annual training pay ($2000)
• Drill as a Cadet in the current unit or move units
• Army ROTC Stipend $420 monthly during semesters (Must be a contracted Cadet with EKU)
• Federal Tuition Assistance ($250 per credit hour up to 16 hours) National Guard and Reserves
• State Tuition Assistance Program (up to $60,000 total) National Guard ONLY
• G.I. Bill benefits start at $429 monthly for those who qualify with a $350 kicker monthly National Guard and Reserves MOS Qualified

National Guard and Reserves GRFD Scholarship (2-YR, 2.5-YR, 3-YR or 4-YR Options):

• GRFD scholarships cover 100% full tuition OR $12,000 Room and Board per-semester
• GRFD scholarships cover a $12,000 annual living allowance
• GRFD recipients receive $1,200 for books annually
• Graduate students can also apply if they have only two years remaining until they graduate
  Cadets participate in the SMP program
• GRFD scholarship recipients must be commissioned as a second Lieutenant in the National Guard or Reserves (CANNOT COMPETE FOR ACTIVE DUTY)
• Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army National Guard OR Reserves
• Will not deploy while contracted as a UC Army ROTC Cadet
• Drill Pay at E5 grade (or higher based on current rank) per month (about $350)
• Two weeks of annual training pay ($2,000)
• Army ROTC stipend of $420 monthly during semesters (Must be a contracted Cadet with UC)
• Federal Tuition Assistance ($250 per credit hour up to 16 hours) National Guard and Reserves
• State Tuition Assistance Program (up to $60,000 total) National Guard ONLY
• G.I. Bill benefits for those who qualify

You will incur an 8-year military obligation. Obligation will begin with commission (right after a degree is obtained).

If you are an enlisted soldier on Active Duty you may qualify for the Green to Gold program. The Green to Gold program provides options for Soldiers interested in pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree and earning a commission as an Army Officer.

The Green to Gold program offers three options:

• Scholarship
• Non-Scholarship
• Active-Duty Option

For more information contact the ROTC Coordinator Mr. Evan Dunaway by email or at 606-539-5185.