Eighty-four college campuses will undergo changes to their Army ROTC programs, including closures and mergers, impacting 115 students. These changes are set to take effect in summer 2026 due to a reduction in the Army's civilian workforce. Cadet Command assessed program performance and enrollment trends to guide decisions, ensuring support for affected students. The inactivation of the First Brigade headquarters at Fort Knox also affects ROTC programs at various colleges. ROTC provides scholarships and stipends to students who commit to serving in the Army for eight years.
Eighty-four college campuses will see changes to their Army ROTC programs, ranging from total closure to merging with a program at a neighboring institution, affecting 115 students.
The personnel changes under the Trump administration's deferred resignation program led to a 12 percent reduction in the Army's civilian workforce, prompting the realignment.
Cadet Command assessed each program's production, their proximity to other programs, and higher education enrollment trends to inform recommendations to Army leaders.
ROTC offers college students full-tuition scholarships, monthly stipends for living expenses, and priority registration, while they commit to serve in the Army for eight years.
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