How do I get into college after Iraq tour?

Question

I'm part way through a deployment here in Iraq with the United States Army. I want to go to college after we return to the US but I am not sure how I would get accepted into a school or go about enrolling. I graduated High School in 2004 and never planned on going to college and now I want to get a degree so after I am done in the Army I have something I can do career wise. I'm looking at wanting to teach High School level History. If anyone can help this soldier with this issue I will be very thankfull.

Answer 1

First off - Thank you for your service in the Military. I think you should consider checking out online administered colleges, since you most likely don't have a fixed work schedule, as I didn't whilst in the Army. CTUonline is an excellent choice, because you can do all your course requirements online, with no campus or in class room. The Army also has the Army University now. This is where you take the courses, which are given by preapproved universities or colleges, depending on what degree - AS or BS. Also, on most Army post there are colleges that offer courses at the post educational building, like at Fort Lewis they have Pierce Community College on post. Which ever you deside to do, do not not give up and get all the education you can while in because the military offers great programs to help pay for it. I hope you have the GI Bill, so you can utilize that money when you get out. I used it to pay for my BS in CJ at CTUonline, which only took 1.5 years to complete and it did not cost me anything out of pocket.
Good luck with your educational goals and be safe in Iraq.

Thanks again for your service

Answer 2

Check out websites of a few schools in the area where you want to attend, and contact the ones that interest you for information - you can most likely request it by email, plus their websites will give you a lot of info. Starting with community/junior college courses can be good - classes are typically smaller, there are more likely to be people in your classes who are a little older than just out of high school, and as long as you choose a decent school, and most of them are, the courses will transfer to a 4-year program. And the schools are often easier to get into.

You'll probably have to take some entrance tests - you may be able to do that remotely, or may have to wait until you get back to the States.

And by the way, take care of yourself, and thanks for being there.

Answer 3

I concur in getting into a community college. I just graduated from a community college and it was a great decision. I know a lot of people in the military that go to my community college.

Getting in is a lot easier and quicker and because you want to be a high school teacher, you don't have to go to a prestigious school.

It's also cheaper but I'm assuming you have the GI Bill paying for it.

Also, we all really appreciate and admire your service.

Answer 4

contact the veterans service department at the school. You can also contact the Veterans Administration, American Legion, VFW. You have many benefits coming to you. thanx for serving!

Answer 5

The same way as anyone else, by meeting the requirements and taking and passing the required tests.