ROTC & Service Academy Guide
A breakdown of ROTC stipends, allowances, and training pay.
Scholarship Benefits by Branch
Army ROTC
Army ROTC provides a flat monthly stipend for all scholarship cadets throughout the academic year.
| Cadet Year | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| All Years (Freshman-Senior) | $420.00 |
Book Stipend
Up to $1,200/year ($600/semester) for required textbooks.
Navy & Marine Corps ROTC
The Navy and Marine Corps option NROTC program uses a tiered stipend that increases with each academic year.
| Midshipman Year | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Freshman | $250.00 |
| Sophomore | $300.00 |
| Junior | $350.00 |
| Senior | $400.00 |
Book Stipend
Up to $750/year ($375/semester) for required textbooks.
Air Force & Space Force ROTC
The Air Force and Space Force ROTC program provides a tiered stipend that increases with each academic year for scholarship cadets.
| Cadet Year | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Freshman (AS100) | $300.00 |
| Sophomore (AS200) | $350.00 |
| Junior (AS300) | $450.00 |
| Senior (AS400) | $500.00 |
Book Stipend
Up to $900/year ($450/semester) for required textbooks.
Summer Training Pay
During mandatory summer training events (like Army Advanced Camp, Navy Summer Cruise, or Air Force Field Training), cadets and midshipmen are on Active Duty for Training (ADT) and receive pay based on a standardized rate set by DFAS.
| Pay Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly Basic Pay Rate for ROTC/Academy | $1399.80 |
| Estimated Daily Rate (for planning) | $46.66 |