College route

ROTC

ROTC lets students attend a civilian college while training toward a future officer commission, with scholarship and non-scholarship options.

Programs

Compare Army ROTC, Navy ROTC, Marine-option Navy ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Space Force opportunities.

Scholarships

Scholarship processes vary by branch and can include national applications, campus-based awards, and service commitments.

Campus fit

Students should compare majors, host campuses, cross-town options, battalion culture, and travel requirements.

Officer outcome

Successful ROTC students commission as officers after college and move into branch-specific training.