SIMULTANEOUS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM (SMP)

If you are a soldier in the National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserves The Simultaneous Membership Program allows you to attend Army ROTC and serve in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard at the same time. It gives you an opportunity for additional training and experience. Cadets serve as Officer trainees in the Reserve or National Guard while completing college. You can earn Reserve/Guard pay and benefits in addition to your Army ROTC allowances.
Dedicated Scholarship is a three year scholarship and cannot be used with GI Bill
GRFD Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty is a two year scholarship and can be used with GI BILL

BENEFITS:

Ohio ARNG:

100% college tuition (undergraduate degree)
75% Tuition Assistance (graduate degree)
Montgomery G.I. Bill ($317 monthly)
Montgomery G.I. Bill Kicker ($352 monthly)
E-5 Pay (approximate $235 per weekend drill)
ROTC Stipend ($450 for juniors, $500 for seniors)
Student Loan Repayment (limited to certain units)
Can be guaranteed ARNG duty upon commissioning

USAR:

Tuition Assistance up to $4500
Montgomery G.I. Bill ($317 monthly)
Montgomery G.I. Bill Kicker ($352 monthly)
E-5 Pay (approximate $235 per weekend drill Muta 4)
ROTC Stipend ($450 for juniors, $500 for seniors)
Student Loan Repayment (limited to certain units)
Can be guaranteed USAR duty upon commissioning