Joining the Military
Serving in the military is consistently one of the best ways to get funds for college. Of course, this option may not be for everyone, and there are certainly risks involved going this route. But the fact remains that you can earn a ton of money for college by joining the military.
A lot of military scholarship programs will not only cover all of your tuition but also pay for your books, fees, and even a stipend for living expenses. You can basically earn funding from the military in one of two ways. You can earn tuition money while you serve, or you can attend college, and they’ll pay for it provided that you commit to serve after you graduate.
To determine your options, you might want to look into local ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) programs or even Junior ROTC programs while still in high school. Here are some ROTC sites for the different military branches...
Army ROTC
Navy ROTC
Air Force ROTC
TIP: If you have a family member that has served in the military or fought in combat, there are tons of scholarship opportunities available for you. Look those puppies up and get that money!
now what?
1. Consider if the military is for you. Some students have family members that have served, and they feel a sense of duty to also serve. Other students just know they would probably pee their pants and start crying during basic training, so it’s not a good choice for them!
2. Consider your options. Which branch of the military is most appealing to you and gives you some great options into the future? What kind of commitments would each opportunity require?
3. Talk to a local recruiting officer. Once you narrow down the branches that you’re interested in, go to an actual recruiting office. Look them up online and find the closest one to you. There you can get more information about the next steps involved.
Serving in the military is consistently one of the best ways to get funds for college. Of course, this option may not be for everyone, and there are certainly risks involved going this route. But the fact remains that you can earn a ton of money for college by joining the military.
A lot of military scholarship programs will not only cover all of your tuition but also pay for your books, fees, and even a stipend for living expenses. You can basically earn funding from the military in one of two ways. You can earn tuition money while you serve, or you can attend college, and they’ll pay for it provided that you commit to serve after you graduate.
To determine your options, you might want to look into local ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) programs or even Junior ROTC programs while still in high school. Here are some ROTC sites for the different military branches...
Army ROTC
Navy ROTC
Air Force ROTC
TIP: If you have a family member that has served in the military or fought in combat, there are tons of scholarship opportunities available for you. Look those puppies up and get that money!
now what?
1. Consider if the military is for you. Some students have family members that have served, and they feel a sense of duty to also serve. Other students just know they would probably pee their pants and start crying during basic training, so it’s not a good choice for them!
2. Consider your options. Which branch of the military is most appealing to you and gives you some great options into the future? What kind of commitments would each opportunity require?
3. Talk to a local recruiting officer. Once you narrow down the branches that you’re interested in, go to an actual recruiting office. Look them up online and find the closest one to you. There you can get more information about the next steps involved.