SIMULTANEOUS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM(SMP) OVERVIEW:

Members of the Ohio Army National Guard and the Army Reserve can enroll in the ROTC program during the summer prior to the start of their sophomore year of college. Usually, this is after the freshman year for the traditional 4-year degree program. However, for someone attending graduate school, they can enroll prior to the start of their last 2 years of education.

BENEFITS:

Ohio ARNG:
100% college tuition (undergraduate degree)
75% Tuition Assistance (graduate degree)
Montgomery G.I. Bill ($317 monthly)
Montgomery G.I. Bill Kicker ($352 monthly)
E-5 Pay (approximate $235 per weekend drill)
ROTC Stipend ($450 for juniors, $500 for seniors)
Student Loan Repayment (limited to certain units)
Can be guaranteed ARNG duty upon commissioning
Can compete for active duty
USAR:
Tuition Assistance up to $4500
Montgomery G.I. Bill ($317 monthly)
Montgomery G.I. Bill Kicker ($352 monthly)
E-5 Pay (approximate $235 per weekend drill Muta 4)
ROTC Stipend ($450 for juniors, $500 for seniors)
Student Loan Repayment (limited to certain units)
Can be guaranteed USAR duty upon commissioning
Can compete for active duty

REQUIREMENTS:

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
US Citizen
Less then 32 years old at graduation
2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average on 4.0 scale
Be in good physical condition and be able to pass a medical examination
Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (push ups, sit ups, 2 mile run)
Meet Height/Weight Requirements

OBLIGATIONS:

6 year ARNG/USAR commitment, or 3 years active duty

All cadets are required to take one ROTC course per quarter (see below) and a lab. The time commitment is approximately 7-10 hours weekly.