Posted on Jun 13, 2019
Sources to cover living expenses while in Green to Gold (Hip Pocket) Program?
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So in August I am going to be starting at Texas A&M in the ROTC program. I received a Hip Pocket Green to Gold Scholarship for three years which covers my tuition and books etc. I also was approved for 100% of my Post 9/11 GI Bill but given the tuition is already paid I assume I will only be seeing the BAH and stipend portions of that. What other options do I have in the way of paying my bills and etc during my time in school and what recommendations does anyone have? I have of course done my FAFSA and am waiting to hear back from that.
ROTC
Texas A&M University
Green to Gold
Enlisted-to-Officer
College
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Congrats on the scholarship, your BAH and ROTC stipend will be the bulk of your income. You may be eligible for grants, work/study and a federally subsidy on your loans. You should discuss your questions with the finance office of TX A&M and the ROTC APMS&L / recruiter officer to know what to expect.
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I did Hip pocket GtG back in 2000. I used a job to cover my living expenses and that of my wife and kids.
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Ask them to set you up with another SM in the same program that is a few years in to be your mentor. I had one of my troops go through the USMC version and attended A&M. Chris Bradley. Probably still active. Likely a Captain by now. Might want to seek him out in Global.
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