What is the Green to Gold Army ROTC program?

Question

My husband was trying to tell me about this program his Commander suggested to him. Currently he's in Iraq for the 2nd time with the NG. Once he gets back he will have ETS'd but we decided to go active anyway.

So I read about the program a little and it seems great, but I want to know more about all of it. It said since he's already been to Iraq he only has to do 2 years of school and can get the 2 year scholarship. Is that correct? How does the pay work? Where can he do the school? Anything extra you'd like to add would be appreciated.

Thanks

Answer 1

Green to Gold is a program designed to allow qualified and inspired young enlisted soldiers to return to college, receive their baccalaureate degree, and earn a commission as an Army officer.

Enlisted members who meet the prerequisites can either apply for a 2, 3, or 4 year scholarship or can participate in the Green to Gold program without applying for or earning a scholarship. Soldiers who participate in this program are discharged from active duty and enlisted in the Army Reserve as part of their ROTC program.

If otherwise eligible for Montgomery G.I. Bill Benefits, cadets who entered the ROTC through the Green to Gold program, whether under a scholarship or not, may use their Montgomery GI Bill benefits and are paid a monthly tax-free stipend. (Sophomores $300, Juniors $350, Seniors $400).

Green to Gold briefings are normally conducted at Army Installations by a local Army ROTC cadre member. The briefings are normally done on a walk-in basis.

Non-Scholarship Requirements

U.S. Citizen (required by law to obtain a commission)

Age: Under 30 years old on 30 Jun of the year you commission (waivers can be granted).

Have a favorable recommendation from your Company Commander and the first Field Grade officer in the Chain-of-Command.

Completed 2 years of College and be accepted as an academic Junior.

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Produce an approved academic worksheet (Cadet Command Form 104-R, which can be obtained from any ROTC detachement) which shows completing the program in two years.

Scholarship requirements

Have a minimum of 2-year Active Duty as well as 3 months of active duty for every one month of specialized training (waiver can be requested).

Age: Under 27 years old on 30 Jun of the year you commission (a 3-year extension is provided based on years of service).

With 1 year of service, you must be under 28 years old on 30 Jun of the year you commission.

With 2 years of service, you must be under 29 years old on 30 Jun of the year you commission.

With 3 years of service you must be under 30 years old on 30 Jun of the year you commission.

Have neither UCMJ or civil convictions nor have any such actions pending (waiver possible depending on offense/punishment).

Cannot have been convicted of a Domestic Violence Crime.

GT score of at least 110.

Have a minimum ACT score of 19 or SAT score of 920 for a 3 and 4 year scholarship (no waivers).

Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) with a minimum of 60 points in each event (no waivers).

Meet height and weight standards IAW AR 600-9 (no waivers).

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).

Not be a single parent (no waivers).

Answer 2

The military will soon have a new progression! It will be called the when you die in combat your designated beneficiary will receive two years towards a new scholarship! The limitations are that it must be an immediate family member and a male first born with downs syndrome! Other than that how generous can they be!