ROTC vs SMART Scholarship

[kiopl5103]

I am a College Freshman Army ROTC student and recently received the SMART Scholarship! My service obligation to the Army does not start until my Sophomore year. Am I able to opt out of ROTC and accept the SMART scholarship because I don't currently have a commitment? The SMART scholarship actually provides more in school benefit and also aligns better with what I'd like to do long term.

[RVD24]

Since ROTC offers the one year 'trial' year, I can't see a reason you cannot drop out prior to Aug 1 and accept Smart for the rest of your college time with no commitment to military.

[Guest]

Thanks for your response! I confirmed that's accurate.