ROTC at Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL
Yes, through cross-town: Southwestern Illinois College students join Army ROTC at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Air Force ROTC at Saint Louis University.
Cross-town & partner options
Southwestern Illinois College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 19.6 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 18.7 miROTC outcomes
Students at Southwestern Illinois College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6 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 Southwestern Illinois College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Southwestern Illinois College 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 Southwestern Illinois College.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Southwestern Illinois College: FAQ
Does Southwestern Illinois College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Southwestern Illinois College students join Army ROTC at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Air Force ROTC at Saint Louis University.
Which ROTC branches can Southwestern Illinois College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 20 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Saint Louis University, 19 mi).
Is ROTC at Southwestern Illinois College on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Southwestern Illinois College and train with the unit at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Saint Louis University.
School links and location
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