Texas A&M Army ROTC cadets are Aggies first! Students who want to join Army ROTC must first submit applications to and be accepted by Texas A&M University. Click here for more information from the University Admissions Office

Texas A&M Army ROTC’s recruiting staff are available to provide information and guidance about admissions to Texas A&M and the Army ROTC. Feel free to contact us now with any questions you may have.

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Students who are not guaranteed admission (not Top 10% nor Academic Admit) should also apply to A&M’s satellite campuses such as:

• Texas A&M Galveston

• Texas A&M Corpus Christi

• Texas A&M Commerce

• Texas A&M Tarleton

• Texas A&M Kingsville

• BLINN Team Program*

• BLINN Engineering Transfer Program*

• Texas A&M Community College Engineering Academy Program

You’ll see that these options are excellent for those that might not be directly admitted to the main campus. You can start on your Aggie journey at these satellite programs and transfer to the main campus later on. While some locations have ROTC programs and satellite Corps of Cadets, not all locations will have those options.

When you are ready to transfer, you can join Army ROTC and the Corps of Cadets on the main campus. Transfer admissions require 24 graded semester hours of transferrable coursework with a minimum grade point ratio of 2.50 in order to be eligible for review. Transfer students are admitted to a specific major and are required to follow the curriculum of that major. Your transferable coursework should be in the degree track for the major you designate on your application.

For more information, visit Texas A&M’s admissions page for Transfers.

* BLINN Team and BLINN Engineering students can participate in the main campus Corps of Cadets and Army ROTC prior to transferring.

Membership in the Corps of Cadets is required for students interested in Army ROTC. While most cadets live on campus to make the most of the Corps, there are off-campus options for prior service and married cadets.

Want to know more what the Corps of Cadets can offer and how to join? Visit the Corps of Cadets website here.

Make sure you get the ultimate Aggie experience with the Corps of Cadets and Army ROTC. There are multiple paths to Army ROTC based on your situation:

• Option A: Enter as a freshman or sophomore

  • Army ROTC is an elective your freshman and sophomore years with no military commitment or obligation.

• Option B: Enter as a second-semester sophomore, transfer student, or graduate student

  • Complete a 32-day summer training event at Fort Knox, Kentucky, in lieu of ROTC classes your freshman and sophomore years.

Check out our Army ROTC interest form or our "Contact Us" page for more information on joining Army ROTC, Army ROTC scholarships, and how to substitute 3 hours of history and 3 hours of political science at Texas A&M.

These scholarship opportunities will help fund your college career. Upon graduation, you will embark on an exciting career as an Officer on active duty, in the United States Army Reserves, or the National Guard.

• National-Based Scholarship (4-Year) & Campus-Based Scholarship (3-Year, 2-Year)

  • Benefits

    • Pays for tuition and fees for the award period
    • Valued in excess of $100,000 for a 4-year award
    • Combines with the Patriot ROTC Scholarship that covers room and board
    • $1,200 yearly stipend for textbooks
    • $420 monthly stipend

• • How to Apply

    • High School Seniors: Complete the Army ROTC scholarship application at http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html
      
      • Application decisions are made throughout the academic year on 15 October, 16 January, and 16 March
        
    • Apply to Texas A&M University at http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshman/apply
      • Application Period: 01 August – 01 December
    • Apply to the Corps of Cadets at https://corps.tamu.edu/future-cadet-form/
      • Application period coincides with academic semesters.
    • Campus-Based Students: For 4-year*, 3-year, and 2-year campus-based scholarships, contact your Army ROTC instructor.

Note: 4-year campus-based scholarships may be awarded to students based on availability.

If you are considering or are already a part of the National Guard or Reserves, there are scholarship opportunities for you. After graduating, you will be able to pursue a civilian career alongside your responsibilities in the Army.

• 4-Year, 3-Year, & 2-Year Guaranteed Reserve Force Duty Scholarship (Minuteman Scholarship)

  • Benefits

    • Pays for tuition and fees for the award period
    • Combines with the Patriot ROTC Scholarship that covers room and board
    • $1,200 yearly stipend for textbooks
    • $420 monthly stipend

  • How to Apply

    • For more details, visit https://www.usar.army.mil/MinutemanCampaign/

• Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)

  • Benefits

    • Accrue time in service in the Reserves or National Guard
    • Receive additional training and experience
    • Earn Reserve/Guard benefits on top of ROTC allowances

  • How to Apply

    • For further information, contact a Reserves Recruiter or start by visiting the Texas National Guard “Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)” webpage at https://www.nationalguard.com/simultaneous-membership-program

For enlisted Soldiers considering a first baccalaureate or graduate degree, Army ROTC has many options that can work for you. Pursue a commission as a Commissioned Officer with active-duty, scholarship, and non-scholarship options.

• Scholarship Option & Division Commander’s Hip Pocket Scholarship

  • Benefits

    • Covers tuition or room & board
    • Stipend for books, supplies, and equipment
    • Monthly stipend that increases with Military Science Class levels
    • Pay for attending Advanced Camp between junior and senior year

• Active-Duty Option

  • Benefits

    • Receive current pay and allowances (Maximum of 21 consecutive months)
    • Montgomery G.I. Bill / Army College Fund (MGIB/ACF) benefits (If qualified)
    • Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
    • Normal PCS entitlements

• Green to Gold Non-Scholarship Option

  • Benefits

    • $420 monthly stipend

• How to Apply

  • For further information and ways to apply, visit the Army ROTC “Green to Gold Program” webpage at https://armyrotc.army.mil/green-to-gold/

At Texas A&M, you will be a part of Army ROTC and the Corps of Cadets during your student career. As the “Keepers of the Spirit” and the “Guardians of Tradition,” the Corps of Cadets has many ways to help pay for college as well.

• Patriot ROTC Scholarship Program

  • Covers room and board for ROTC scholarship awardees

• Major General Raymond L Murray Scholarship

  • Provides in-state tuition for out-of-state students who have a minimum Corps scholarship of $1,200 or more

• Corps 4K Scholarship

  • $4,000 per year for 4 years with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPR

• Easterwood Scholarship

  • $4,000 per year for 4 years with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPR

• Corps 2K Scholarship

  • $2,000 per year for 2 years with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPR

• Corps Sul Ross Scholarship

  • $1,200 per year for 2 years with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPR
  • This scholarship is renewable

• How to Apply

  • For further information and instructions to apply, visit the Corps of Cadets scholarship page at https://corps.tamu.edu/future-cadets/scholarships/

If you are a veteran, military spouse, or dependent, Texas has additional options to help you pay for college. Texas A&M’s Veteran’s Affairs Office can help guide you through your options at https://www.tamu.edu/veterans/index.html

• Texas Veterans Hazelwood Act

  • Receive up to 150 hours of tuition exemption, including most fee charges
  • Does not cover living expenses, books, or supply fees
  • To find further information and the application, visit the Texas Veterans Commission website at https://www.tvc.texas.gov/education/hazlewood/#XFCsaxEP

• Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP)

  • Requires nomination by a Texas government official including the governor, lieutenant governor, state senator, or state representative
  • Receive the lesser of the following:
    
    • Cost of attendance for an academic year minus other sources of financial assistance
    • $15,000
  • To find further information and apply, visit the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website at http://www.hhloans.com/index.cfm?ObjectID=8FB593C7-EE1E-7872-00A8808886543AEE

If you do not have a scholarship starting out, Army ROTC has opportunities for you as you continue to pursue Army ROTC, Corps of Cadets, and outside scholarships. As you consider a career in the Army, you can receive a monthly stipend and assistance in paying for Corps of Cadets uniform fees.

• Contracting

• Become a contracted cadet in the ROTC program who will commission into the United States Army as a 2^nd Lieutenant upon graduation
  
  • Scholarship Option: Receive all the benefits of the 4-year, 3-year, or 2-year Army scholarship
  • Non-Scholarship Option: Receive the $420 monthly stipend
  • Requires passing the minimum requirements for the Army Combat Fitness Test (https://www.army.mil/acft/)

• Uniform Commutation

  • Covers the per-semester cost of Corps of Cadets uniforms after passing the Cadet Command Fitness Assessment (CCFA)
  • The CCFA consists of 1-minute push-ups, 1-minute modified sit-ups, and a 1-mile run
  • Ask your ROTC department for scores and standards