U of U Army ROTC

Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)

What is the simultaneous membership program?

The SMP program allows soldiers of the Utah National Guard (UTNG) or the Army Reserves (USAR) to participate in the Advanced ROTC program. Guard and Reserve soldiers can enroll in the 100 and 200 level ROTC courses without contracting as an ROTC cadet.

Benefits

 

AWARDs
Get drill pay (E5 Grade) $200
GI Bill $288     tax free
Kicker (6 year commitment) $350     tax free
ROTC Stipend $350     tax free


total $1188

tuition assistance
NG/USAR $4500   federal
NG $1500 - $4500     federal - first come, first serve
NG State Tution Waiver


Scholarships: Get all of the above (Reserve and NG) plus pays tuition, books, and housing (Not Federal ROTC Scholarships)

GRFD Scholarship
     Tuition Up to $20, 000 per year
     Books $900 per year
     Stipend $350 a month

Requirements
     Need a GRFD contract
     Dedicated NG Scholarship
     - Can use Chapter 30 Active Duty GI Bill
     - Cannot use Chapter 1606 NG\USAR GI Bill

Formalities

You will wear cadet rank, be mentored by an officer in the unit, and serve as an officer trainee (MOS 09R20).

Requirements

You must be a US citizen
Junior year in college
Enlisted in the Reserves or National Gaurd
Minimum of a 2.0 GPA (2.5 GPA for Scholarships)
Completed basic training or equivalent
Pass the APFT

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the about information, please contact:
LTC Grant Stanfield-grant.stanfield@milsci.utah.edu
or call the main office - (801) 581-6716