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Army ROTC</a>: This program teaches aspiring Army officers leadership development opportunities, military skills, and career training. It’s the largest of the ROTC programs and the most well-known.</p>
<p><a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"http://navy.com/what-to-expect/education-opportunities/college-options-and-scholarships">Navy and <a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.marines.com/becoming-a-marine/officer/nrotc-scholarships.html">Marine Corps ROTC</a>: This program is for students interested in becoming an officer in the Navy or the Marine Corps.</p>
<p><a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"http://afrotc.com/">Air Force ROTC</a>: This is a three-year or four-year program led by active-duty Air Force officers. Students take regular college courses along with Air Force ROTC classes like leadership and combat technique. Students graduate as officers in the Air Force.</p>
<h3>How Does ROTC Work in College?</h3>
<p>Students interested in joining ROTC while in college do so by applying to the ROTC high school scholarship program or by electing to join. ROTC scholarship recipients agree to participate in ROTC for four years and commit to serving full-time for a set number of years in their chosen branch.</p>
<p>If you didn’t win a scholarship, you can still join ROTC. Freshman and sophomore college students who choose to participate in ROTC aren’t under any obligation to join the army. If you continue in ROTC as a junior, you must commit to serving the Army full-time for three years.</p>
<p>All students who complete the ROTC program walk away with more than just a college degree. When you graduate college, you also become commissioned as an officer. This opens doors for you career-wise during your years of service and afterward.</p>
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<h3>What is the ROTC Service Obligation?</h3>
<p>When you accept an ROTC scholarship or continue ROTC into your junior year of college, you’re signing on for a several-year commitment. Each military branch requires a service commitment from all scholarship recipients and upperclassmen members.</p>
<p>Navy: Minimum of five years active military service</p>
<p>Marine Corps: Four years on active duty</p>
<p>Navy Nurse Corps: Four years on active duty</p>
<p>Army: Eight-year period of service for scholarship winners; Seven years for non-scholarship winners</p>
<p>Air Force: Four to ten years of service depending on your position</p>
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<h3>Can I Join ROTC in College?</h3>
<p>You need to meet strict criteria if you want to participate in an ROTC program. Eligibility requirements vary between branches and colleges. Here are a few of the general requirements:</p>
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<li>S. Citizenship</li>
<li>High school diploma or GED</li>
<li>GPA of 2.5 or higher if already enrolled in college</li>
<li>Pass military physical fitness standards—including height and weight requirements</li>
<li>Meet age requirements for the branch you choose</li>
<li>Commit to military service after graduation</li>
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<p>Here are the specific requirements by branch: <a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/entrance_requirements.html">Navy and Marine Corps</a>, <a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.afrotc.com/what-it-takes/">Air Force</a>, <a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html">Army
<h3>How to Join ROTC in College</h3>
<p>High school students who are interested in doing ROTC in college and who are ready to commit to military service upon college graduation should apply for an ROTC scholarship. It’s a competitive scholarship program, but it pays off. Read our guide on <a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://plexuss.com/news/article/rotc-schoarships-for-high-school-students">ROTC Scholarships for High School Students</a> to learn more.</p>
<p>If you don’t receive a scholarship, aren’t ready to sign up for the service obligation, or are already in college, you can still sign up for ROTC. Each college does things a little differently, so you need to contact the ROTC representative on your campus. In most cases, it’s as simple as signing up for military science classes and then applying for membership.</p>
<h3>Do You Get Paid for ROTC in College?</h3>
<p>Only students who earn an ROTC scholarship receive compensation. ROTC scholarships for high school students generally cover tuition, fees, and textbooks for four years. You also get a monthly stipend for food, housing, and gas money.</p>
<p>If you don’t receive a scholarship as a high school student, you could still get compensated for your participation. The Army, Air Force, and Navy have additional ROTC scholarship funds available for sophomores and juniors in college.</p>
<h3>Colleges with ROTC Programs</h3>
<p>ROTC programs take place at approximately 1,100 universities in the United States. It’s easiest to choose from those schools if you’re interested in doing ROTC in college. However, some colleges without an ROTC program do let their students go to ROTC training at a nearby college. Commuting and figuring out your schedule might be challenging though.</p>
<p>Search by military branch to find colleges with good ROTC programs:</p>
<p>Visit the US Air Force ROTC website to find <a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.afrotc.com/what-it-takes/">colleges with an Air Force ROTC program</a>.</p>
<p>Visit the US Army ROTC website to find <a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/find-schools.html">colleges with Army ROTC program</a>.</p>
<p>Visit the US Navy ROTC website to find <a href=https://plexuss.com/n/"http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/colleges_nrotc_unitsXP3.html">colleges with a Marine Corps or Navy ROTC program</a>.</p>
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