Monthly Living Allowance for Contracted Cadets
MS I (First Year Student): $300
MS II (Sophomore): $350
MS III (Junior): $450
MS IV (Senior): $500
Critical Language Incentive Pay
The Critical Language Incentive Pay program was established in 2008 to encourage Cadets to enroll in a language course considered critical by the Secretary of the Army. Cadets may earn up to $250/month for participating in the program.
Simultaneous Membership Program (Non-Scholarship)
This program is for current Army Reserve or National Guard Soldiers who simultaneously participate in ROTC. The benefits include:
Annual Drill Pay as an E-5 in the Army Reserve/National Guard: $3,707
Army Reserve Montgomery G.I. Bill (M.G.I.B.) “Kicker”: $350
100% Army Tuition Assistance
Eligible for Non-Deployable status
Scholarship Application Information
The ROTC Scholarship application is conveniently found online. If you are applying for a scholarship, you will first need to create a MY GOARMY account. Once you create an account, you will be sent to the MY GOARMY Log-In page. Once you successfully login to MY GOARMY, you can use your newly created account information to login to the scholarship application page, at (https://hs.usarmyrotc.com/dana-na/auth/url_9/welcome.cgi).
The application deadline is 10 January each year. All application updates are required to be postmarked by 28 February each year. If you submit an application via the web, do not submit a hardcopy application as well.
There are several components of the application. Aside from the online form, scholarship applicants are required to complete The ROTC Physical Fitness Assessment Scorecard as part of the High School application process. The assessment consists of three events: Sit-ups, Push Ups, and a One-Mile Run. Upon completion, forward to US Army Cadet Command G2 Incentive Division (FAX: (757) 788-5781 or via e-mail to train2lead@usacc.army.mil).
Minimum courses required and credit hours for each are listed in the course description section of this Catalogue under the Army Military Studies (AMS) course prefix. Students interested in the Army ROTC Program should contact the Office of Military Student Services (telephone (502) 597-6795) for further information.
Air Force ROTC
Kentucky State University, in cooperation with the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (Air Force ROTC) detachment at the University of Kentucky, offers a two-, three-, or four-year Air Force ROTC program. These programs allow qualified students an opportunity to earn commissions as officers in active duty in the U.S. Air Force while completing the requirement for a degree in their chosen field. The Air Force ROTC courses are offered on the campus of the University of Kentucky.
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