What Is Green to Gold?
Green to Gold (G2G) is designed for current active-duty enlisted Soldiers who want to become Army Officers. Through the program you complete a degree, train as an ROTC cadet, and commission as a Second Lieutenant upon graduation.
Soldiers attending Trevecca participate through the local Army ROTC host battalion. Classes, labs, and training take place with the host program; academic credit transfers to Trevecca.
Program Options
Scholarship Option
Leave active duty to attend college. Receive full tuition or room & board (capped), a flat-rate book payment, and a monthly stipend. Scholarships are typically awarded for 2–4 years depending on how much college you have already completed.
Active Duty Option (ADO)
Remain on active duty and keep your current pay and allowances (up to a maximum period, commonly around 24 months) while completing your degree. This is usually a two-year program. You are responsible for tuition (most Soldiers use GI Bill benefits).
Non-Scholarship Option
Leave active duty to attend college and receive the monthly ROTC stipend. You cover tuition and other costs (GI Bill is commonly used). Designed for Soldiers who can finish their degree in approximately two years.
Hip Pocket Scholarship
Available to Trevecca students. Division Commander’s Hip Pocket Scholarship. Selected Soldiers are nominated by their chain of command to complete their baccalaureate degree and commission through the ROTC scholarship program while attending Trevecca.
Basic Eligibility (All Options)
Specific requirements vary by option, but active-duty enlisted applicants generally must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have an ASVAB GT score of 110 or higher
- Have served a minimum of two years of active duty (some options have additional service requirements)
- Meet age requirements (varies by option; waivers sometimes available)
- Pass the Army Fitness Test within the required window and meet height/weight standards
- Have a minimum college GPA of 2.5 (or equivalent high-school record where applicable)
- Obtain a letter of acceptance from the school of choice that offers Army ROTC
- Obtain a letter of acceptance from the Professor of Military Science of the host battalion
- Meet medical, security, and other commissioning standards
Exact prerequisites and waiver policies change; always verify current requirements through official channels.
Available at Trevecca
All Green to Gold options—including the Division Commander’s Hip Pocket Scholarship, Scholarship Option, Active Duty Option, and Non-Scholarship Option—are available to eligible Soldiers who enroll at Trevecca. Trevecca is a partner school of the local Army ROTC host battalion. Partner-school cadets receive the same benefits, compete for the same scholarships, and train under the same cadre as host-school cadets.
- Military Science courses, labs, and training are conducted with the host battalion.
- Academic credit transfers to Trevecca. Completing sufficient military science credit can waive the Trevecca minor requirement.
- Upon successful completion of a Trevecca bachelor’s degree and the ROTC program, you receive both the Trevecca degree and a commission as a Second Lieutenant.
- All standard ROTC benefits and training opportunities (Advanced Camp, Airborne, Air Assault, etc.) apply.
Hip Pocket & nomination process: Selection for the Division Commander’s Hip Pocket Scholarship is driven by your current chain of command (Division-level nomination). Green to Gold is managed centrally by U.S. Army Cadet Command. Contact the host battalion enrollment officer early so they can guide you through the process and provide the required Professor of Military Science (PMS) acceptance letter.
Next Steps
- Review the official Green to Gold information and begin an application at the Army sites linked below.
- Contact the Army ROTC Host Site Scholarship Enrollment Officer to discuss your timeline, obtain guidance, and start the letter-of-acceptance process.
- Ensure you meet (or are pursuing) Trevecca admission and degree requirements if you plan to complete your degree here.