The Armed Forces 

The military has often been known as the third option for students who come out of high school; after college or joining the workforce. Today’s military is constantly in need of new young men and women and all branches are offering record amounts of financial and educational incentives. Below you will find links to various websites that will aid you in determining if the armed forces are right for you.

Reasons To Join

Ten Steps To Joining The Military

Commonly Used Abbreviated Terms

ASVAB-a career exploratory test that is used by the armed forces to match your intelligence with a particular field of specialization. Higher scores generally lead to more career options.

ROTC- Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is to prepare young men and women to serve in the military. ROTC offers scholarships in the three branches: Army, Navy, and Air Force. After you finish college, you must complete a period of service in the military.

MGIB- The Montgomery GI Bill is a form of educational assistance that was created in order for veterans to receive financial aid for higher education. Amounts vary based on branch and service length.

Each of the categories listed below provides a link to the homepage of each branch.

Army          

• There are over 150 different jobs in the United States Army, ranging from working with computers to assisting physicians to fixing helicopters.
• Depending on how long you enlist with the Army and the job you choose, you can get up to $71,424 to help pay for college.
• The Army offers four year full scholarship to highly qualified high school graduates looking to enroll in a ROTC program. For an application, follow this link: Four Year Scholarship

Navy

• If you’re a high school graduate, score a 50 or better on the ASVAB, and qualify for certain Navy jobs or apprenticeships, you can get more than $15,000 in addition to the MGIB money for your education.
• For highly qualified students, the navy offers NROTC scholarships of up to $150,000 and up to 5 years of fully paid education.

Air Force

·        Benefits                                                                 

·        Jobs

·        New 15 Month Enlistment Option

·        Technology and Defense Industries

Marines

• Educational Opportunities
• Parental Guide
• Information Request

The Service Academies

If you are a highly competitive and motivated person, the United States military academies might be just the challenge you are looking for. All appointees to the academies have their entire educational experience paid for, and receive degrees from institutions as well respected as any Ivy League school.

United States Military Academy at West Point

United States Naval Academy

United States Air Force Academy

What The Recruiters Don’t Tell You

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