Veterans and Soldiers

Veterans

Prior service veterans of any military branch are eligible for Basic Course credit. To enroll in the Advanced Course, interested veterans must meet specific eligibility requirements. Contact the recruiting office for more details.

Guard and Reserve Soldiers

Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers may enroll in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) at the grade of E-5 or their current grade, whichever is higher. Participation requires Chain of Command approval.

Upon contracting, benefits include:

  • $420/month ROTC stipend
  • $350 ROTC kicker (if listed in enlistment contract)
  • Up to $4,500/year in Tuition Assistance (Reserve)
  • 100% public in-state tuition (Guard)
  • Missouri S&T room and board waiver

Soldiers who have completed AIT may also be eligible for:

Contact the recruiting office or your chain of command for more information.

Active Duty Soldiers

Active duty Soldiers may apply for the Green to Gold program through one of three tracks:

  1. Active Duty Option
  2. Scholarship Option
  3. Non-Scholarship Option

All options require:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • GT score of 110 or higher
  • Eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance
  • Passing the Army Fitness Test with no alternate events
  • Meeting Height/Weight standards
  • No more than 3 dependents (including spouse) — waivers authorized
  • No dual military or single parent status

Note: This program is not available to Active National Guard or AGR Soldiers.

Graduate students must complete their Master’s degree within 21 months. At least 50% of courses must be in-person (the rest may be online). Most cadets will follow a timeline of: Fall / Spring / Advanced Camp (Summer) / Fall / Spring → Graduation.

Those enrolling in non-traditional or off-cycle graduate programs should coordinate with their future ROTC Battalion for approval.

Non-Scholarship Option

This route is for Soldiers who did not apply to or were not selected for the Active Duty or Scholarship options. It bypasses the national board process and involves a packet completed with help from your unit and the gaining ROTC program. Soldiers still receive the $420 monthly stipend and may use their GI Bill or other benefits for tuition and expenses. Cadets can commission Active Duty, Guard, or Reserve after graduation.