“Through the Guard, I served one weekend a month and trained two weeks a year, and they paid 100 percent of my tuition for my degree in criminal justice. You have to be prepared to serve overseas—I worked with the military police in Uzbekistan. I hope to eventually work for local or state police.”

—Jarred Tiberi, Sergeant, Military Police, U. S. Army National Guard, Melrose, MA

ARMY

Full scholarship (tuition, books, fees); stipend up to $500/month while in school

4 years active duty; 4 years reserve duty; 1 ROTC class per semester; weekly drills

SAT: 920, ACT: 19;
Age 17-26; may be commissioned up to
age 30

800-USA-ROTC
goarmy.com

“I have been in the Army almost three years, and I have completed about 15 credit hours. I am currently taking two more classes toward my associate degree in criminal justice, and the Army gives 100 percent tuition assistance. One of the best programs is the EARMYU, which allows me to continue college study online.”

—Ronzale C. Piersey, Sergeant
U.S. Army, Fort Knox, KY

NAVY

Full scholarship (tuition, books, fees); stipend up to $400/month while in school

4 years active duty; 4 years reserve duty

SAT: 1050, ACT: 22; Age 17-23

800-NAV-ROTC
nrotc.navy.mil

GI Bill (up to $47,556); with Navy College Fund up to $950/month with eligibility requirements; 100% tuition assistance up to $4,500/year; seaman-to-admiral (STA-21) program up to $10,000/year

3-6 years active duty;
$1,200 contribution
(STA: 6 year obligation; 5 years upon commission)

H.S. diploma or equivalent; or letter of enrollment in G.E.D. program; (STA: SAT-1000, ACT-21); Age 17-34

800-USA-NAVY
navyjobs.com

GI Bill $11,844; tuition assistance up to 100%

H.S. diploma or equivalent; Age 18-39

MARINES

Full scholarship (tuition, books, fees); stipend of $400/month while in school

4 years active duty, 4 years reserve duty

SAT: 1000, ACT: 27; Age 17-23

800-USA-NAVY
nrotc.navy.mil

GI Bill (up to $47,556 after discharge); up to $750/month tuition assistance

4 years active duty, 4 years inactive reserve; $1,200 contribution

H.S. diploma or equivalent; Age 17-29

800-MARINES
marines.com

GI Bill (up to $11,844)

1 weekend/month
2 weeks/year for 4 years

H.S. diploma or equivalent; Age 17-29

“In high school, I joined Navy ROTC, and after graduation, I joined the Marines. I took a military ‘skills’ test’ that told me I was suited for personnel administration, which is what I wanted to do. I plan on getting a degree in business administration and taking advantage of the tuition assistance.”

–Veronica Robledo,
Lance Corporal Personnel Administration
U.S. Marines, Quantico, VA

AIR FORCE

Full scholarship; books up to $900/year; stipend up to $400/month

4 years active duty

SAT: 1100
ACT: 24

866-4AFROTC
afrotc.com

GI Bill (up to $47,556); 100% tuition assistance up to $4,500/year; loan repayment up to $10,000

4-6 years active duty; $1,200 contribution plus $600 to increase benefit by $5,400

H.S. diploma or equivalent; Age 17-28

800-423-USAF
airforce.com

GI Bill, Selected Reserve (up to $11,844); more for some jobs; 100% tuition assistance up to $4,500/year during service

1 weekend/month
2 weeks/year for 6 years

H.S. diploma or equivalent; Age 17-34

GI Bill (up to $317/month while full-time student); more for some jobs; state National Guard units offer additional tuition assistance and loan repayment benefits

1 weekend/month; 2 weeks/year for 6 years

H.S. diploma or equivalent; Age 17-34