I'm just asking because when I do join, It would be nice to get degree.
2007-07-16 04:57:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Depends on the type of unit. If you are planning on doing this give up while in the military I suggest you pick a support MOS. Do not enlist in to a combat job like like infantry, armor, or artillary. You will have no time, also stay away from things like airborne, air assault etc. If you want to go to school the recruiter will tell you it is possible I will not disagree but you had better not plan on serving in any elite unit the op tempo is to high.
2007-07-16 05:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to make time around your work schedule to go. Yes, they encourage a college education, and they pay full tuition for it, but the military is a full time job just like any other job. If you get deployed then you have to go. There is no, "But I'll miss my classes" excuse. The good news is that because they do encourage a college education most commanders will be somewhat understanding if you have to leave work a little early to get to class. They won't, however, put up with abuse of that privelge.
I can't speak for the army specifically, but my husband is in the USAF which is why I have an idea about how furthering your education is viewed by the military.
2007-07-16 12:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by missmuffin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They won't necessarily give you time, but you should be able to make time in your schedule to work on your degree. It's gotten a lot easier with the shortened terms many colleges are doing and with online classes.
There are plenty of enlisted folk who are working toward a degree or have completed their bachelors while serving.
Good luck and don't give up!!
EDIT: The TA funding spoken of is 100% of your tuition, not 75%. You only pay for books.
2007-07-16 12:04:19 · answer #3 · answered by usafbrat64 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your duties always take precedence over any personal things you have going on. Some supervisors will change your schedule around (if possible) to allow you to attend college classes, some won't. If you work odd shifts, it's sometimes really hard to catch a class you need. Being deployed has the same effect.
2007-07-16 12:05:33 · answer #4 · answered by Brian C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know this was true when I was in the ARMY from 99 to 03 but the only people they would let do this was people who reenlisted.A good friend of mine reenlisted for 3 years and in his contract they let him go to college for a year,Im not sure if the year of school counted as a year on the contract.But he did not have to do any type of training or even PT.I rember he didnt even have to wear his uniform.Every one in the barrics was so jelous.Im sure if our unit was deployed for war they would tell him he was comming.Like I said this was a few years back,I dont know maybee they changed it due to the war.
2007-07-16 13:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, it depends on your job in the military.
I went to classes from 5PM - 10 PM Mon-Thurs and some weekends!
Nowadays, You can take classes even when you are deployed with the Internet -on line courses!
Also The funding for your tuition is called Tuition assistance and You don't have to use your GI bill educational benefits while on Active Duty.
2007-07-16 12:05:32 · answer #6 · answered by D. M. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's hard to, but it can be done if you don't get deployed and it dosen't interfear with your job. I was able to get in a few classes and now i'm finnishing my degree now that i'm out.
2007-07-16 12:01:08 · answer #7 · answered by John S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they will pay 75% of the tuition for part time classes you take in your spare time while you are active duty.
2007-07-16 12:08:08 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋