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SMP or 4-yr HS Scholarship? I’m In High School—Which route is best for me: SMP or 4-yr HS Scholarship? SMP-Non Scholarship 4-yr HS Scholarship Non-competitive Non-deployable Requires Commitment & completion of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Drill while in college while gaining real world experience in a National Guard or Army Reserve Unit Unlimited allocations 3-yr Active Duty (AD) Commitment upon Commissioning (if selected) ~72.5K Incentives Must Compete for an Allocation! Non-deployable Can withdraw within first year OSU has 6-8 allocations annually 3 to 4 four-year scholarships 3 to 4 three-year Advanced Designee scholarships 4-yr AD commitment upon Commissioning (if selected) ~60.8K Incentives

HS Scholarship Application Process February 1st of HS Junior Year January 10th of HS Senior Year Interview w/ PMS Documents Upload Presidential fitness test SAT/ACT completed

4-yr HS Scholarship Winner Profile Percentage 2015 2016 2017 Top 5% of Class 45% 48% 44% Top 25% of Class 81% 85% 82% Top 50% of Class 97% 97% 97% Presidents of Student Body 13% 15% 16% Other Class Officers 37% 39% 43% National Honor Society 46% 49% 49% Varsity Letter Winners 80% 80% 82% Varsity Team Captains 59% 60% 61% Club Presidents 7% 7% 7% JROTC Participants 23% 26% 28% 4 Year College Board Mean 1262 1267 1253 National College Board Mean 1011 1010 1010 High School GPA 3.7 3.7 3.6

4-yr HS Scholarship Benefits Cost of attending OSU/WOU is 20k/yr X 4yr = $80K total (approximate) 4yr scholarship Cadet (Still competes for AD…4/6 yr commitment) Cadet Stipend = $ 3,000 (Fresh) + $3,500 (Soph) + $4,500 (Jr) + $5,000 (Sr) 16K 4-yr scholarship benefit @ 10k/yr 40K Book Stipend @ $1,200/yr x 4yr 4.8K Total = 60.8K Assess Active Duty = 4 year commitment Assess ARNG/USAR = 6 year commitment

ROTC Scholarship Qualifications What is the GRFD Scholarship: - 3 year scholarship that Guarantees Army Reserve Forces Duty or National Guard Duty (GRFD) after graduation from college - Equivalent to a “line” scholarship but cannot be considered for active duty service - Available for an SMP Cadet, with associated benefits, while on GRFD Scholarship National Scholarship process: - National Applications due to Cadet Command by 10 January of high school senior year - Evaluated by National Board - Interviews conducted locally - Scholarships awarded nationally following board results Pay and Benefits: - Tuition 100% (in or out of state) or $10K R&B - Books $1,200 per year - Monthly Stipend Freshman $300 Sophomores $350 Juniors $450 Seniors $500 SMP Kicker $350 Qualifications: Minimum GPA of 2.5 By end of 1st Term: Must pass the Army Physical Fitness Test, Must pass an Army Physical, Must meet Height and Weight requirements IAW AR 600-9 Interested candidate can maximize their opportunity for a scholarship by applying their HS Senior year

Overview Brief SMP overview video courtesy of the Nebraska Army National Guard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPbX2gWxcQg

SMP Benefits Cost of attending OSU/WOU is 20k/yr X 4yr = $80K total (in-state tuition) Non-scholarship SMP Cadet who joins the Guard or Reserve prior to attending College Initial Entry Pay (Basic Training + Advanced Training -14 weeks total) 5.3K Drill Pay = $288/mo x 11 mo+ AT pay = $4,400 x 4yrs 17.6K Cadet Stipend = $3,500(S) + $4,500(Jr) + $5,000 (Sr) 13K GI Bill @ 350/mo x 10 Academic months x 36 mo 12.6K SMP Kicker for MOS Qualified Cadets $350/mo x 3yrs 10.5K Total = 59K Current Federal Tuition Assistance Incentive@$4,500/yr x 3 yr +13.5K *Begins 1-yr after completion of AIT 72.5K Assess Active Duty = 3-yr commitment Assess ARNG or USAR = 6-yr commitment

3-yr GRFD Scholarship Cost of attending OSU/WOU is 20k/yr X 4yr = $80K total (in-state tuition) ARNG or USAR Soldier who has completed Initial Entry Training prior to College and earns a 3-yr GRFD Scholarship while in ROTC Initial Entry Pay (Basic Training + Advanced Training -14 weeks total) 5.3K Drill Pay = $288/mo x 11 mo+ AT pay = $4,400 x 4yrs 17.6K Cadet Stipend = $3,500 (Soph) + $4,500 (Jr) + $5,000 (Sr) 13K GI Bill @ 350/mo x 1 academic year (10mos) 3.5K Scholarship pays 10k/yr x 3 yrs 30K Book Stipend 1.2k/yr x 3 yrs 3.6K Total = 73K Assess ARNG or USAR only = 6-yr commitment

2-yr GRFD Scholarship Cost of attending OSU/WOU is 20k/yr X 4yr = $80K total (in-state tuition) ARNG or USAR Soldier who has completed Initial Entry Training prior to College and earns a 2-yr GRFD Scholarship while in ROTC Initial Entry Pay (Basic Training + Advanced Training -14 weeks total) 5.3K Drill Pay = $288/mo x 11 mo+ AT pay = $4,400 x 4yrs 17.6K Cadet Stipend = $4,500 (Jr) + $5,000 (Sr) 9.5K GI Bill @ 350/mo x 36 academic months 12.6K SMP Kicker for MOS Qualified Cadets $350/mo x 2 academic yrs (20mos) 7K Scholarship pays 10k/yr x 2 yrs 20K Book Stipend 1.2k/yr x 2 yrs 2.4K Total = 74.4K Current Federal Tuition Assistance Incentive@$4,500/yr x 1yr +4.5K *Begins 1-yr after completion of AIT Assess ARNG or USAR only = 6yr commitment 78.9K

ROTC progression model Spring of HS Junior Year Oct of HS Senior Year Apr of HS Senior Year End of Senior Year Late Sep Feb 1 of HS Junior Year Jan 10 of HS Senior Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Summer of HS Junior Year Summer Junior YR Summer of HS Senior Year LDAC Begin Dialogue BT/AIT Commission AC or RC Classes Begin OSU ROTC Scholarship Application Window Opens ROTC Scholarship Application Window Closes & 2nd Board Convenes 3rd Sch Board Contract & begin SMP GRFD 3-yr option Contract & begin SMP GRFD 2-yr option 1st Sch Board Split OP AIT or OSUT Split OP BT

Key Cadet Standards 8th BDE, USACC GPA 2.0 for Non-Scholarship & Scholarship (term & cumulative). 2.5 to qualify for a SROTC Scholarship. ROTC: 3.0 or greater (term & cumulative). Academic Major: Per Department standard (varies by degree). Credit Hours Progress at End of Academic Year: Minimum of 12 x Credit hours per term (full time), IAW Cadet’s 104R Military History: Complete one approved 3 x Credit class prior to graduation. Degree Requirement: Complete bachelor’s degree prior to commissioning. APFT: Cadet should strive to achieve maximum score on each record APFT. Record APFT: Earn a minimum score of 60 x points in each event. LDAC / Commissioning Goal: Per PMS standard. HT/WT: Meet HT/WT standards IAW AR 600-9. Swim: Pass Swim Test & Combat Water Survival Test prior to commission (if cannot, waiver required for commission).

Questions? Contact Mr. Roy Susuico OSU Army ROTC Recruiting Officer 541-737-6904 roy.susuico@oregonstate.edu Visit us at: arotc.oregonstate.edu Follow the Beaver Army on Facebook!