<p>i know they give u up to 50,000 dollars undergrad, but i was wondering what the binding terms were, like how many years would i have to commit to service? is it worth it? with paygrade, style/quality of life, prestige? anyone know?></p>
<p>try this website</p>
<p><a href="http://www.goarmy.com/rotc%5B/url%5D">www.goarmy.com/rotc</a></p>
<p>Also look at NROTC and AFROTC (Navy and Air Force). I talked to an (army) ROTC student who liked the program a lot. </p>
<p>Usually, service commitments are around 5yrs. active duty with a couple years of reserve duty.</p>
<p>"Is is worth it?" Well, do you want to be a military officer? If you do, then it is a great deal! If you want to lead in the military, it is a great opportunity (with financial benefits too).
--Some people try it, don't like it, then leave after their commitment is done. Often, they are able to move up the corporate ladder fairly quickly, because they have leadership and real world experience already. They also have shown discipline, loyalty and integrity.</p>
<p>Quality of Life: Being in the military involves sacrifice. You would move every few years, be subject to the UCMJ, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (i.e. you have a different set of rights and obligations to follow.), and not always be able to choose your assignments. However, officers do enjoy better pay and benefits over enlisted personel. Military personel recieve full medical and dental, plus a good retirement program after 20 or more years of service. Prestige wise, officers straight out of ROTC outrank the majority of people in the military. They are looked upon as leaders and examples...a lot to live up to.</p>
<p>Sorry for a long post, I suggest you research it more and decide if that style of life is suitable for you. There are many benefits, but also sacrifices if you choose to join the military.</p>