ROTC at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Hato Rey, PR
Yes, through cross-town: Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras.
Cross-town & partner options
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.4 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.4 miROTC outcomes
Students at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.1 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.8 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
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Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico has undergraduate students. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico: FAQ
Does Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras.
Which ROTC branches can Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico and train with the unit at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras.
School links and location
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