My cousin doesn't have a diploma, can he join the Army and will they help him get his GED?
2006-09-24 13:21:59 · 15 answers · asked by Smiles_187 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The Army will help him get a college degree.
But he has to have at least a GED to even get IN the military.
so you answer is no.
also even with a GED , only 5 to 10 percent of the total applicants can be GED. the rest have to have a full diploma. also you must score a lot higher on the ASVAB with a GED to be allowed.
EXAMPLE:
lets say a recruiter has room to enlist 2000 people in a given time period. only 100 to 200 can have GEDs. The other 1800 to 1900 are full Graduated Diploma's.
also the Minimum ASVAB score for the Army is 31. With a GED you must score a 50 or higher to even be considered.
As you can see. Without even a GED or a diploma you cannot even get in the military. Have your cousin get his GED. then he can try to get in. Once he is in then yes the military will help him with his college education.
2006-09-24 14:23:46 · answer #1 · answered by CG-23 Sailor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bush can NOT relax a congressional mandate of enlistment requirements. Know your facts. The Army, as with all other services, have a selection criteria for those dropouts that have not achieved a GED. No, it is forbidden by regulation to assist an applicant with education. Once you are in, whether you have a GED or not will not hinder you from being able to start college. Go for a degree on their dime. Unfortunately, current statistics reflect HS dropout are 85% likely to drop out of the service also. Due to this, congress has tightened the regulations of allowing 5% of enlisted personnel to he a dropout. Some services are now at 4%. Good luck with whatever you choose.
2006-09-24 13:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by spag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried my best to join and they turned me down because I did not have a GED. They did not want me at all. I guess things have changed now because they need fools to go to Iraq to get ready to attack Iran. So I'm sure someone could at this day and time get a GED from the army really without even being able to pass the test.
Depends on their needs at the time.
2006-09-24 13:31:08 · answer #3 · answered by Don K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
October is the beginning up of the recent financial twelve months so because it incredibly is while the regulations substitute. they might have some slots for GED's yet contained in something of the branches you desire a GED + 15 a hundred+ point college credit to enlist.
2016-10-01 08:06:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will help one go to school, get GED and higher education if they have thee tenacity.I got my GED in the army, but back then I only had to take a test.
2006-09-24 13:26:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they will help. If your smart, and actually listened in school, its really easy. My recruiter gave me rides to the test center at 8 in the morning. I took the pre tests all in one day. Two days later I had my GED. Basically, they will do what ever it takes to help you get it, you just have to be willing to do the work. One day after that I took the ASVAB and got over 50 to qualify. But , if you dropped out in like 9th grade it might be harder. I spent a year after dropping out sitting on my a$$, and the Army doesn't bs. If you tell them you want it, you'll get it. If your dedicated, you'll breeze through it, and then you can spend your time worrying about basic training. Good Luck
2006-09-24 19:54:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In short, yes. I'm currently in the Army and work primarily with new soldiers in a Recruit Sustainment Program. We most certainly provide GED testing. And contrary to Don K's statement, you do need to pass to enlist. Quit complaining and educate yourself Don.
2006-09-24 13:39:56 · answer #7 · answered by jjv312 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to have a GED before you can join the military. I know because my step son quit school at age 18 and just got his GED and joined the army. He is at Ft. Sill at basic training right now. good luck. Also you have to pass the ASFABS basic skills test before entering as well. Melody
2006-09-24 13:30:23 · answer #8 · answered by donnies_sugarbaby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This used to be taken care of in boot camp. in the first 3 days.. all devoted to taking various tests to determine appropriate placement in the different units of the service. One of those tests served as the GED.
2006-09-24 13:25:12 · answer #9 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He most likely will never get in without his GED, Army standards are not real easy.
But if for some reason he does get in, yes they do help with education
2006-09-24 13:25:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋