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ROTC Benefits

ROTC programs offer prospective and current college students several benefits, including an opportunity to develop technical and leadership skills, a structured path to a career after college, specialized professional training for military officer positions after college, scholarships that cover tuition, fees, books, and other student necessities, and long-term career guidance and continued professional education.

Benefits of Army ROTC

Pays 100% of tuition and mandatory fees (either resident or non-resident rates), or housing and food (for on- or off-campus housing) and an annual book allowance of $1,200.

ROTC pays a monthly tax free stipend to all contracted members. The $420 allowance is paid for each month of the school year (August through May)

  • Students earn up to $2500 per year for studying one of 32 "critical" languages
  • Fully funded semester abroad opportunities for language majors
  • Paid summer internships (approx. 30 days in a foreign country)

Each summer selected cadets have the opportunity to attend:

  • Airborne School
  • Air Assault School
  • Mountain Warfare School
  • Northern Warfare School

  • Options of Active Duty, National Guard or Army Reserve service as an officer after graduation
  • Exceptional leadership training
  • Become part of a group of students with similar interests and goals
  • Stay physically fit

Contact the ROTC Enrollment Officer

Wright Hall, Room 135   1871 Old Main Drive   Shippensburg, PA 17257 Phone: 717-477-1896 Fax: (717) 477-1783