Cedarville University ROTC - FAQ
What is ROTC?
The Reserve Officer Training Corps is the military's largest program for educating and commissioning officers. ROTC programs are available at selected colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Students complete their ROTC training while pursuing their college degree.
What types of scholarships are available?
Four-year scholarships are available to students currently in high school. Two- and three-year scholarships are available to students already enrolled in college. Most scholarships cover full tuition, course fees, and books. Scholarship students also receive a monthly stipend of $250-400 for living expenses.
Cedarville University also offers need-based scholarships of $1000 and $2000 to incoming freshmen who are recipients of 3-year Air Force and Army ROTC scholarships. (Recipients of 4-year ROTC scholarships are ineligible for these scholarships.) These scholarships essentially cover the cost of tuition for the first year Air Force and Army ROTC courses at Cedarville. (Air Force students will receive $1000; Army students will receive $2000.) Find out more.
How and when do I apply for a four-year scholarship?
High school students should apply for ROTC scholarships in the spring of their junior year or before December 1 of their senior year. Applications are best processed online.
Air Force ROTC - www.afrotc.com
Army ROTC - www.armyrotc.com
Important: The deadline to apply for four-year scholarships is December 1 of your senior year in high school. Both programs also offer scholarships for selected students already in college.
What is your military obligation?
Freshman and sophomore students can enroll in ROTC training with no military obligation. In most cases, cadets are obligated to four years of active duty once they activate a scholarship or begin their junior year of college.
Is ROTC a big time commitment?
Not necessarily. During the freshman and sophomore years, Air Force ROTC cadets take a one-credit course and Army ROTC cadets take a two-credit course each semester. Both programs also require a weekly leadership lab period. These requirements typically involve a minimum of five to eight hours per week. Juniors and seniors take one three-credit course each semester along with their leadership lab. The time commitment increases to a minimum of eight to 10 hours per week.
Is ROTC limited to certain majors?
No. Students in all majors are encouraged to consider ROTC.
What military branches are available at Cedarville?
Cedarville University offers Army and Air Force ROTC programs.
Do many Cedarville students participate in ROTC?
Close to 100 Cedarville students are involved in ROTC.
How many Cedarville students are on scholarship?
Nearly half of CU's ROTC cadets are on scholarship. The majority of Cedarville students receive three-year scholarships. A few students each year enter with four-year scholarships.