How to Become a Lion Cadet
Experience The Camaraderie of ROTC at the University of North Alabama
When you become a part of Army ROTC, you're not just working toward a diploma, but an even brighter future as a leader alongside other motivated Cadets. But make no mistake, you're a student first. You'll have a college schedule like your fellow students, but you'll also receive classroom and field courses that will challenge and excite you. Beyond that, you can take part in events and activities with fellow Cadets that will
High school
Students coming from high school have the opportunity to receive a 4 year 100% tuition paid scholarship.
Requirements:
- Be a US citizen
- Be between the ages of 17 and under 31 in year of commissioning
- Have an unweighted high school GPA of at least 2.50 if you're in high school while applying
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have taken the SAT or ACT
- Take the Army Combat Fitness Test
- Meet physical weight and height requirements
- Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.
College Student
If you're interested in enrolling in Army ROTC and you are in college, you can start by taking an Army ROTC Basic Elective Course (MS 111, 112, 211, and 212). There are many options available to pay for college including a four-year, three-year, or two-year scholarship. There are also other ways to afford going to school as well as other benefits.
Prior Service
Green to Gold Program
Active Duty Soldiers are eligible for the Green to Gold Program. Which is a two-year program that provides eligible, Active Duty enlisted Soldiers an opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree or a two-year graduate degree and earn a commission as an Army Officer.
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Benefits:
- 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
- Post 9/11 GI Bill
- Normal PCS entitlements
- Leadership training
- Responsibility and Practical Experience
- Mentorship of the PMS/APMS
- Camaraderie
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Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen (non-waiverable)
- GT Score of 110 (non-waiverable)
- Age for Scholarship/Hip-Pocket applicants - you must be under 31 years of age on 31 December of the year you complete all requirements for a commission. You must have acquired your bachelor's degree by this time. This is a statutory requirement and there are no waivers authorized for Scholarship/Hip-Pocket applicants.
- Cannot have been convicted of a Domestic Violence Crime
- Have a minimum of 2 years Active Duty at the time of application as well as 3 months of Active Duty for every one month of specialized training (waiver can be requested)
- Pass the ACFT within the last six months (no alternate events allowed).
- 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
- DODMERB Medical Qualification
- No more than three dependents including spouce (waiverable)
- Four-year applicants must have taken ACT or SAT
Other Financial Opportunities
There area many other ways to acquire financial assistance for Army National Guard and Army Reserve detailed here.