Pennsylvania Army National Guard
- 100 percent tuition assistance upon completion of basic combat training
- Monthly drill pay according to rank (generally $150-$200)
- Enlistment bonuses according to selected job field, up to $5,000
- Eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill upon completion of Advanced Individual Training (AIT), currently $329 per month while enrolled in classes. Students can also receive a GI Bill kicker of $350 per month depending on job selected.
- Eligible for federal tuition assistance up to $4,500 per year
- Loan repayment of up to $50,000 for existing student loans
- Enlistment contract is for eight years. Six years will be active drilling (one weekend a month, two weeks per year) and two years in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
Pennsylvania Army National Guard and Army ROTC Option
- Eligible for enrollment in the Simultaneous Membership Program in the third year of college with Army ROTC. If AIT qualified, contracted cadets receive a GI Bill kicker of $350 per month. Contracted cadets receive a monthly ROTC stipend of $450 to $500 per month.
- Obligation after college is eight years, with six years of active drilling followed by two years in the IRR. Cadets may also compete for an active duty assignment.
- Upon graduation from college, graduates of Army ROTC receive a federal commission as Second Lieutenants.
U.S. Army Reserve
- Eligible for federal tuition assistance up to $4,500 per year upon completion of basic combat training
- Monthly drill pay according to rank (generally $175-$200)
- Enlistment bonuses according to selected job field, up to $20,000
- Eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill upon completion of Advanced Individual Training, currently $333 per month while enrolled in classes. Students can also receive a GI Bill kicker of $100 to $350 per month depending on job selected.
- Enlistment contract is for eight years. Six years will be active drilling (one weekend a month, two weeks per year) and two years will be in the IRR.
- Loan repayment up to $50,000 for existing loans or loans acquired during enlistment.
U.S. Army Reserve and Army ROTC Option
- Eligible for enrollment in the Simultaneous Membership Program in the second year of college with Army ROTC. If AIT qualified, contracted cadets receive a GI Bill kicker of $350 per month. Contracted cadets receive a monthly ROTC stipend of $450 to $500 per month.
- Obligation after college is eight years, with six years of active drilling followed by two years in the IRR. Cadets may also compete for an active duty assignment.
- Upon graduation from college, graduates of Army ROTC receive a federal commission as Second Lieutenants.
| Civilian Professional | Army Officer | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacation | Two weeks per year | 30 days per year |
| Sick Leave | Limited | Unlimited, with full pay and allowances |
| Medical/Dental | Possible professional discount | Free |
| Travel | At own expense | Military facilities around the world and space on available flights overseas |
| Recreation | At own expense | Officers Club, golf courses, fitness centers, etc., at reduced rates. Planned family activities |
| Continued Education | Possible reimbursement | Programs available for tuition. Army pays 75 percent of all tuition cost |
| Retirement | Social Security at 62 and own retirement plan | Eligible for retirement after twenty years. Active service |
| Pay Raises | As determined by civilian institution | Automatic raises every two years |
| Shopping | Civilian stores | Reduced prices at Base Exchange and Commissary, Garden Shop, etc. |
| Relocation Allowance | At own expense | Household goods moved at government expense, plus moving allowances |
| Life Insurance | At own expense | $400,000 term policy for only $25 per month |
| Job Security | Seniority lost when relocating | Secure! Your security moves with you. |