Scholarships, Eligibility, and Enrollment

You must meet the general eligibility criteria listed below to enroll in the Army ROTC program Basic Course. Prescribed detailed standards are in several Army publications. These criteria are subject to periodic change. Please submit inquiries into eligibility based on individual circumstances to the NSU Army ROTC Cadre or Scholarship and Enrollment Officer.

Applicants must: 

• Be a citizen of the United States. 
• Be medically qualified. 
• Satisfactorily explain any record of arrest or civil conviction (no felony convictions). 
• Be enrolled in and attending a full-time course of instruction toward a baccalaureate or advanced degree in a recognized academic field of study. 
• Be under 30 years of age at the time of commissioning.

You must meet the general eligibility criteria listed below to contract in the Army ROTC program Advanced Course. Prescribed detailed standards are in several Army publications. These criteria are subject to periodic change. Please submit inquiries into eligibility based on individual circumstances to the NSU Army ROTC Cadre or Scholarship and Enrollment Officer.

Applicants must: 

• Satisfy the requirements of the Basic Course (Complete the ROTC Basic Course, attend Basic Camp, or receive placement credit based on JROTC or prior military training or service). 
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA. 
• Satisfactorily complete an Army Physical Fitness Test. 
• Satisfactorily complete the English Comprehension Level Test (applicable only to students who have English as a second language). 
• Be of good moral character. 
• Have the potential to become an effective Army Leader. 
• Agree to accept a commission as an officer in the Regular Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve.

If you have two years remaining in a junior college or graduate school, you are eligible to enroll in Army ROTC.

Enroll in NSU Army ROTC, the college elective for undergraduate and graduate students that provides unparalleled leadership training for success in any career field. The U.S. Army offers a diverse array of jobs in more than 150 career fields. NSU’s Army ROTC program can help you find your perfect fit and turn your passion into a career.

If you’re interested in enrolling in NSU Army ROTC and you’re in college, you can speak to the Army ROTC Cadre or Scholarship and Enrollment Officer on campus about taking the Army ROTC basic elective course and the incentives available. There are opportunities to compete for two-, three-, or four-year merit-based scholarships.