The United States Armed Services offer various compensation plans in return for a commitment of service from students. Many plans allow you to continue in school while receiving financial benefits. Other plans provide educational benefits after separation from the service.

The University of Texas at Austin has Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps R.O.T.C. units on campus. They offer two, three or four-year competitive scholarships, and monthly stipends to qualified applicants.

To apply for R.O.T.C. scholarships, interested applicants should complete either our Entering Freshman or Continuing & Transfer Scholarship Applications. Students should also contact each unit individually to see if they have any additional applications you can complete. For more information or to request a scholarship application from a particular unit, write to the unit you're interested in at The University of Texas at Austin; Austin, Texas; 78712. Students can also visit each unit's scholarship page for eligibility requirements and online scholarship applications.

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Students may continue in school while satisfying service commitments on weekends and in summer training sessions. Monthly salaries are paid to the student by the service. Contact recruiters in your local area for additional information.

A variety of after-service benefits packages can assist veterans who have satisfied their military service obligations. To see if you qualify, contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They will certify your eligibility for any veteran and dependent education benefits. The Veteran Services section in the Office of the Registrar is available to help you complete forms and to certify enrollment.