Many high school graduates are considering enlistment in the military as a pathway to earning a post-secondary degree debt-free. Learn how.
Military Benefits At A GlanceSo you are considering your options for the future and thinking about the military. Joining the military is unlike any other option, because there are benefits you won't find anywhere else. An important step is understanding the many tangible and intangible benefits of joining the military:
A guaranteed paycheck and cash bonusesAdvanced and specialty training30 days of annual paid vacationTravelOption for full-time or part-time serviceTax-free room, board and allowancesHealth and dental careUse of commissary and military exchange storesSpecial home loans and discountsUnparalleled sense of patriotism, duty, honor and selfless serviceHighly sought-after skills, leadership and training experienceEducation benefits (College Tuition and Repayment of College Loans)College Tuition and Repayment of College LoansGoing into the military right out of high school does not deprive you of a college education. The military can help pay for college or pay off college loans. Most enlistees are eligible for up to 100% of college tuition through the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) while on active duty. Armed Forces education benefit programs include the GI Bill; Army, Navy and Marine College Funds; college loan repayment (including student loan forgiveness) and student loan deferment and forbearance.
The GI BillTuition assistanceThe Army, Navy and Marine College FundsCollege loan repayment program and student loan deferment program
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