Simultaneous Membership Program
Veterans (USAR, OKARNG, and Prior Service)
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Soldiers (currently on Active Duty)
Green To Gold is a program for Soldiers who are currently on active duty who demonstrate officer potential. The program allows enlisted Soldiers to earn an officer's commission and college degree (bachelors or masters) as full time students through Army ROTC.
There are three Green To Gold Options: Active Duty Option, Scholarship Option, and Non-Scholarship Option. Each has different eligibility requirements and benefits.
Basic requirements include: NON WAIVERABLE
- 110 GT score
- No permanent profiles
- US citizen
- Not a single parent
- Eligible to reenlist
ACTIVE DUTY OPTION - most competitive option, most benefits
Soldier remains on Active Duty while going to school full time, retains all pay and allowances.
Competitive -- 200 openings available each year across the Army.
Applicants submit a packet to Cadet Command NLT 1 APR. Results are announced in early June.
Additional eligibility requirements:
- At least 60 college credits and able to complete degree in 2 years (bachelor or masters)
- 2.5 GPA on completed college work
- Under age 37 at time of commissioning
SCHOLARSHIP OPTION - does not require any previous college credit. HS graduates or GED holders are eligible
Soldier is discharged under Chapter 16-2 to attend school full time for 2, 3, or 4 years.
Scholarship pays full tuition, mandatory fees, $1200/year for books, and monthly stipend $300 - $500.
Competitive -- approx. 300 scholarships awarded each year across the Army.
Applicants submit a packet to Cadet Command NLT 1 APR (spring board) or 1 OCT (fall board).
Additional eligibility requirements:
- SAT score of 920 or ACT score of 19 (if less than 30 college credits earned)
- 2.5 GPA on completed college work (or HS GPA if less than 1 college semester completed)
- Under age 31 at time of commissioning
NON-SCHOLARSHIP OPTION - not competitive; allows simultaneous participation in National Guard or Reserve
Soldier is discharged under Chapter 16-2 to attend school full time.
Student is responsible for tuition, fees, etc.
- Soldiers will receive a monthly stipend of $450-$500 while in the program
- MGIB, student loans, and other financial aid may be used
- Participants may serve in Guard or Reserve while in ROTC and receive tuition benefits
This option is not competitive -- all soldiers that meet eligibility criteria are accepted. Application is submitted to and reviewed by the ROTC department of the college you wish to attend.
No deadline for application. May start school in fall or spring semester.
Additional eligibility requirements:
- At least 60 college credits and able to complete degree in 2 years (bachelor or masters).
- 2.0 GPA on completed college work.
- Under age 39 at time of commissioning.
Stop by Thatcher Hall and see our Enrollment Officer, we can customize a plan to fit you and your needs!