Today’s military offers a wide range of scholarship and educational programs! Whether you are presently in school, just thinking about college or are planning on deferring your educational goals for a while, the military has something for you!

FULL TIME STUDENT?
Today’s military is one of the nation’s largest providers of full time scholarship funds! These programs allow you to attend school FULL-TIME while either deferring your military commitment until graduation or by participating in a reserve or National Guard organization while in school.

Active Duty Programs: Every branch of the service offers some kind of scholarship program. These programs change often and have specific qualification requirements. Check with your recruiter for the details! By joining any branch of the military you may qualify for a wide range of educational benefits but they all have this is common:

Montgomery G. I. Bill
Through the Montgomery GI Bill, you might be able to qualify for college tuition at most two and four year colleges, vocational schools, or correspondence courses. You can use this money as a part-time student while serving, or as a full-time student when your duty is completed.

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
The Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines offer these programs at select colleges and universities throughout the country. If you qualify, the ROTC program offers a unique college experience! During the first two years you can attend ROTC classes, such as military science, and participate in training activities, all with no obligation!

During the your junior and senior years, you may receive a FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP, including tuition, books, board and other expenses! This, of course, requires a commitment to serve AS AN OFFICER for a minimum of three years after graduation.

Service Specific Programs
Other programs are offered. Check with your local reruiter to find out more.

PART TIME STUDENT?

Montgomery GI Bill
The RESERVES also enables individuals who serve in the military on a part time basis to earn money toward their continuing education. And you can attend class full-time while you serve!

The Army and Air National Guard requires the same commitment of time (six years) as the Reserve and provides the same amount of college money (up to ,180) but may also entitle you to additional state money for college. You may even be eligible for up to full tuition some state schools!

College Funds
If you qualify for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps of Coast Guard College Fund Programs, You could receive as much as ,000 when combined with the Montgomery GI Bill!

Community College
The Community College of the Air Force, an accredited two-year college, offers more that 70 associate degree programs in scientific and technical fields, free of charge for Air Force enlisted personnel.

Tuition Assistance
Most branches offer a tuition assistance program in which you may be reimbursed up to 75% of any tuition you pay. This may also apply to your spouse and children!