The military is something I've always wanted to experience. However coming out of high school I was talked out of joining by my parents and went to college. I'm graduating at the end of this year and after growing up some realize I need to join while I still can. I'll be 22, married and with no kids. I do have student loans (Stafford) and I'm hoping the military will pay them back. Has anyone been through the loan repayment process? Did everything run smoothly? Joining is something I look forward to but there is no way I could support my family with a student loan payment. Thank you and I appreciate any extra advice.
2007-07-28 05:08:56 · 3 answers · asked by DaringEscape 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Daring escape, do me a favor and email me
loki_stg@yahoo.com
Alot of the answers on here are out of control. I'm a navy recruiter, but i am not your recruiter. I can answer alot of your questions. And trust me, with a degree and competitive scores you could be an officer, and they make more than enough to support your family. Loans or not.
Edit, to the chief above me. It is hard to get in as an officer anymore. the days of 2.5gpa officers with degrees in basket weaving are gone. I encourage him to go that route, but its not his only route.
2007-07-28 05:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by loki_stg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depending on your degree and GPA, you might be competitive for OCS. However. Officers do not qualify for SLRP. if you enlisted, you would go in as an E3 because of the degree, and might also qualify for a bonus in addition to SLRP.
2007-07-28 15:10:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not go in as an enlisted sailor. After you get your degree go in as an officer.
2007-07-28 12:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋