Im considering joining the navy as an enlistee. I wan't to sighn up as a arms specialist to help my future careear in law enforcment. While Im enlisted and on active duty, is it possible to obtain a college degree?
My recruiter say's yes.... but c'mon--he's a recruiter.
2007-01-10 17:42:00 · 13 answers · asked by yellowmedia 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes you can. All of the services right now have 100% tuition assistance. All you have to pay for are your books. The hard part is finding time to attend classes. The good news though is that there are a lot of military friendly on-line schools. Plus if you have a good supervisor then they will usually work with you when it comes to getting an education.
2007-01-10 18:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by weasley173 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, let me say I am with the Navy Reserves, but also was active duty for 12 years. The Navy/Reserves doesn't have a good program right now for college tuition. It does have one, but most other branches have a better plan than the Navy right now. The reason? Drawdowns in the Navy has cut funds due to thousands of naval personnel jobs on the chopping block.
Look into your state's National Guard. They seem to have a better college program and you can go to school full time while serving in the reserves part time.
The choice is yours of course, just do your research and get all the info you can on all possibilities. Just don't take the recruiters word as the gosspel truth, make him show you in writing.....Good luck!
2007-01-10 22:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by jonn449 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your recruiter sees you only as a stat on his quota sheet. But, many military personnel serve the required four years and THEN go to college on the GI Bill. With a degree under your belt,you can also qualify for Officer Training School to get a commission.
Also,that degree will help you on your civilian law enforcement job by helping you move up the chain.
2007-01-10 18:06:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly its up to you. Most bases have college courses and agreements with colleges. The military has a 75% Tuition Reimbursement. An there is the GI bill/ what every they call it now. The up to you part is the dedication to attend the classes and get the degree.
2007-01-10 17:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by Village Player 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've gotten my degrees while still enlisted in the USMC. I presently have a Masters Degree in Physics. It took me a lot longer than if I had just been out in school because of deployments and moving around but it can be done.
2007-01-10 18:33:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. My sister is currently in the Navy (SK), and she is taking online courses while still being active duty. And while I'm at school, I see soldiers come in taking classes in the evenings.
It's just up to you. You have to have the dedication and patience to get your degree completed.
2007-01-10 17:59:24 · answer #6 · answered by krivera_fierro 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, some soldiers actually attend college during their off time once they are assigned to a permanent change of station.
2007-01-10 22:52:25 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can
many do---there are a number of programs to assist those in the military in the attainment of higher education !!
This IS one that you can actually BELIEVE your recruiter on --
all of the rest of that stuff---make them put it in writting !!
You'll learn THAT one when---you get your college degree !!!!
2007-01-10 17:55:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can take classes on the side. there is what the air force calls a Montgomery GI Bill it will pay for you to go to school.
2007-01-11 00:37:46 · answer #9 · answered by thinroch03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. yes yes yes yes! its even easier now with online college. I did it. Besides the military is now becoming pro education they want you smart.
2007-01-14 06:30:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋