Green to Gold Programs

The Army Green to Gold Program provides Enlisted Soldiers an opportunity to pursue a commission as an Army Officer. Soldiers can work toward either a baccalaureate or graduate degree while participating in the ROTC leadership program. Green to Gold options are:

• Green to Gold Scholarship Option or Hip Pocket Scholarship – Selected Soldiers will leave active-duty status to attend college. This can be a two, three, or four-year program. The Army will provide full tuition and fees or room and board (capped at $12,000), $600 per semester for books, and a monthly stipend ($420).
• Green to Gold Active-Duty Option – Selected Soldiers will remain on Active Duty and be reassigned to the university location. The soldier must be able to complete their degree requirements in two years. Soldiers will retain their current pay and allowances while completing their last two years of school. The Soldier is responsible for paying for the cost of attending school (tuition, fees, & books); most Soldiers elect to use their GI benefits to cover the cost of school.
• Green to Gold Non-Scholarship Option – Qualified Soldiers will leave active-duty status to attend college. The soldier must be able to complete their degree requirements in two years. The Army will provide a monthly stipend ($420). All expenses are the Soldiers responsibility; most Soldiers elect to use their Post 9/11 GI benefits to cover the cost of school and provide a living allowance.

Important Dates

Resources for Prospective Green to Gold Cadets

• G2G ADO Handbook (PDF)
• G2G Scholarship Information (PDF)

For questions about the requirements and qualifications, how to apply and the application process, please contact Mr. Patrick "Scott" Jones, Recruiting Operations Officer, jones_patrick@columbusstate.edu, or 706-507-8031.