Uniforms and equipment are provided to all students enrolled in Army ROTC. They must be returned to the department each term or as directed by the cadre. As of fall 2002, students enrolled in the advanced course receive $350 to $400 as a monthly stipend while attending classes. (Army scholarship recipients receive the stipend and an additional $500 for books per year.) New Jersey Army National Guard members who also are Army ROTC cadets may be eligible for additional benefits for agreeing to take their commissions in the New Jersey Army National Guard. As of fall 2002, this additional stipend was $350 per month for advanced course cadets.