Tremendous opportunities at Fresno State exist with ROTC and the National Guard.  Service in the National Guard qualifies for Tuition Assistance that will cover full tuition at Fresno State!  Additionally, students who complete both Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training with the National Guard receive Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits ($300 a month) plus receive a kicker of $350 a month while in college.  Upon Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) contracting with Army ROTC you will receive E-5 pay (Approximately $275) and a ROTC monthly stipend ranging from $350 to $500 a month. SMP cadets cannot be deployed while enrolled in ROTC. Almost sounds too good to be true, but you could have all your tuition covered and receive over $1,000 a month by doing just one weekend drill a month and ROTC!

Army National Guard (ARNG) Scholarships - This scholarship is specific to those students who wish to stay in the National Guard upon commissioning.  Dedicated ARNG scholarships pay up to $20,000 tuition and fees per year or room and Board up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.  Scholarship awardees receive a book allowance of $900 per year ($450/semester) and receive the monthly tax-free stipend. These cadets also receive weekend drill and annual training pay as participants in the SMP.

Contact our dedicated on-campus National Guard Recruiter, Staff Sergeant Pendleton, or Enrollment Officer, Major Whyte, at 559-278-5460 or 800-660-ROTC for more details.