What is the oldest a soldier can be to join the Army ROTC program?

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Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2018 5:24 PM

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SGT Private RallyPoint Member Happy Thanksgiving! Below is information that answers your question. If you enter "ROTC" in the Search bar above, hit enter, and then click on "Answers", you will find other Posts that provide ROTC information. Good luck.

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GREEN TO GOLD SCHOLARSHIP OPTION
A Scholarship Program Designed For You
The deadline for submission of Green to Gold ADO and Scholarship Applications will be determined upon opening of the application window.
Scholarships are awarded for two, three, or four years.
Soldiers with two years of college remaining to complete their degree are considered for two-year scholarships.
Soldiers with three years of college remaining to complete their degree are considered for three-year scholarships.
Soldiers without college credit who require four years to complete their degree are considered for four-year scholarships.
To assist you in the application process you can use the Green to Gold Scholarship Option Information Booklet. The booklet contains valuable information about the program and can help you submit your application.
Green to Gold Scholarship Option Information Booklet

Benefits
Green to Gold Scholarship Option winners receive:
Tuition or room and board support
Additional money for textbooks, supplies, and equipment.
A monthly stipend for up to 10 months each school year that increases each year based on your Military Science Class.
Pay for attending the Cadet Leadership Course (CLC) (formally Leader Development & Assessment Course LDAC) between the junior and senior years of college.
If qualified, Montgomery G.I. Bill / Army College Fund (MGIB/ACF) benefits.
Additionally, many colleges and universities offer incentives to scholarship winners. The Professor of Military Science (PMS) at your college of choice can provide further information on what is available at the school.
In addition to the financial incentives, Soldiers receive additional benefits as ROTC Cadets. These benefits include:
Leadership training
Responsibility and Practical Experience
Mentorship of the PMS/APMS
Camaraderie

Requirements
U.S. Citizen (non-waiverable)
Age - you must be under 31 years of age on 31 December of the year you complete all requirements for a commission. You must have acquired your bachelor's degree by this time. This is a statutory requirement and there are no waivers authorized.
No criminal convictions.
You must have served a minimum of two-years Active Duty as well as three months of Active Duty for every one month of specialized training (a waiver can be requested).
GT score of 110 or greater.
Pass the APFT within the last six months with score of 180 or higher, minimum of 60 points in each event.
High School Graduate or equivalent.
Cumulative High School or College GPA of 2.5.
Letter of Acceptance to School of Choice offering Army ROTC.
Letter of Acceptance from the PMS of that Army ROTC Battalion.
Favorable National Agency Check.
DODMERB Medical Qualification.
No more than three dependents including spouse (waiverable).
Four-year applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 19 or a minimum SAT score of 1000 (waiverable).

Green to Gold Scholarship

When you enroll in Army ROTC, you'll get more than college degree and scholarships. Gain leadership skills you can apply to your career and as an Officer.