National Guard/Reservists (SMPs)

SIMULTANEOUS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM (SMP)

The SMP is a volunteer officer training program that allows current and future Army National Guard and Army Reserve enlisted members the opportunity to participate in ROTC.  Upon completion of Basic Training, a reserve component solider can join ROTC and earn a commission as an officer in the United States Army upon graduation.

The SMP program provides:

• An opportunity to gain both a commission as a Second Lieutenant and a college degree.
• Hands-on management and leadership training while drilling with a National Guard or Reserve unit.
• An opportunity to maximize your enlistment eduational benefits while also getting additional benefits from the ROTC.
• An opportunity for volunteer training in Airborne, Air Assault, Language Training in other countries, and multiple internship opportunities.
• An opportunity to travel the world for Annual Training and/or Language Training while serving as a Cadet.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Anyone who:

• Has or will complete Basic Training prior to contracting as an ROTC Cadet.  
• Is an academic sophomore.  Soldiers can participate as a Freshman but are not eligible to contract until their sophomore year.
• Is physically qualified.  Soldiers can use their MEPs physical if it is less than 2 years old.
• Has a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Has four years remaining on their current military obligation.
• Is a full time student.
• Is a U.S. citizen.
• Successfully completes a backgorund check.
• Can Pass an Army Physical Fitness Test.

 WHAT BENEFITS WILL I RECEIVE AS PART OF SMP?

• 4500 per year Tuition Assistance paid directly to the school
• $265 per month drill pay paid to the Cadet
• $337 per month GI Bill paid to the Cadet
• $350 per month GI Bill Kicker paid to Cadet. 
• $350 per month stipend paid to the Cadet.  This increases to $450 as a junior and $500 as a senior.
• Additional Scholarships available for those who want to continue to serve in the National Guard or Reserves upon commissioning. 
• All soldiers are non-deployable while in ROTC AFTER they have completed one semester of college in the ROTC program.