i was thinking about join the navy after high school......?

Question

i was woundering if there were any scholerships the navy offer even if they dont what it navy life like what would they expect of me when i do join i like working with my hands but im not really gifted in technology so what options would have there i would really like the opianins of people who have served in the navy well thx in advance

Answer 1

I was in the Navy for 6 years: 92-98.

No scholarships, but in boot camp you get the option to sign up for the GI Bill. Definitely sign up...if you have financial aid for college after your Navy time, the GI Bill will provide a healthy monthly stipend, to be used as you see fit. It is currently over $1000 monthly, cash, for full time students while they are in college. You don't get it over summer break.

The Navy has lots of jobs that are not all techie...how about a mechanic, or a quartermaster, or a gunners mate?

Whatever you do, don't join without an "A" school. This guarantees you additional training after boot camp, and without it, you will go to sea as a deck seaman. Meaning you chip and paint and sweep and swab and do kitchen duty. Plus other fun, and revolting things.

Ships are floating cities. All sorts of jobs are available.

Email me (in my profile) if you have any specific questions.

Oh, yeah, don't believe the recruiters!! If it's not on paper, it is a lie!

EDIT:

For the guy above who thinks you get out of "work duty" if you take college classes on the side....

That is a big WRONG RESPONSE! Don't leave answers if you don't have half a clue. You can take college classes while in the Navy. However, choices are limited, and you have to arrange your school schedule AROUND your work schedule. It's not the other way around. I did take two classes while in through the University of Maryland. It is not easy to complete your requirements though when duty and sea time get in the way. I think it's better to just enjoy your military experience, and then tackle college all at once afterwards.

Answer 2

I was born in Alameda California and when I joined the military I knew better than to join the Navy because of all the sailors I had talked to from the base there so I joined the Air Force on the advice of a friend who had served in the Marines.

Don't get me wrong, the Navy is a great service for the people who have the right mind set to serve in it. But even though many women can get stationed at a base if you get put on a ship you're going to be at sea, sometimes for like 6 months at a time.

As to getting scolarships from serving in the military, you would have to talk to a recruiter before joining and see what kind of incentive packages they are offering now. Most recruitment centers have all 4 services in one location and you can go from the Army to the Navy to the Marines to the Air Force and check out each one.

I recommend the Air Force to women and to men who aren't into getting into great physical fighting shape before seeing live combat because in the Air Force it's the pilots who go into combat while the rest of the people are usually in technical support positions.

The Air Force and the Navy both have great technical training schools but if you're not gifted in technology then maybe you could get an administrative position or something like that. When you talk to the recruiter see about getting a guaranteed job and don't let him or her rush you into signing any papers. Get the information that they give you and then check it out with people who have served in the military to see if there are some things you need to know before you go back and sign up. Sometimes recruiters are like used car salesmen and they will tell you what they think you want to hear and leave out things that might stop you from signing the enlistment form.

Answer 3

Jane, there are so many different ratings in the Navy, a recruiter can give you details of the different things each do. If you have a goal of what you want to do after the Navy, then the training is invaluable. I'll tell you right now, boot camp sucks, nine weeks of lock down in San Diego, when I went, 1975.
When you talk to the recruiters, make sure they can deliver what they promise, and get the highest rank going in that you can. And I agree, get you A school (your specialty school) on your contract before you sign. I went in as ABE-3, quickly made E-4 after boot, and ended up E-5 in two and a half years. It can be done. But after 3 years, I got an early out--dad died.

Yes you can get college correspondence courses through the ships education office, but you have to push yourself, no one else will. A please learn how to spell, because it will improve your chances of advancement, even if you only hit the spell checker.

Answer 4

If you join the Navy and keep your nose clean through boot camp and the first 6 months of duty, you can begin college in the Navy. The Nave has excellent schools and has professors from many top universities and colleges who come to teach in the Navy bases and even on the ships. If you are a good student and stay out of trouble, you can spend almost all of your time in the Navy taking coursework and get out of almost all your "work duty". The Navy offers top educational opportunities in so many different fields it's too much to go into here. If you want a great education and are willing to serve your country the Navy is by far the best choice you can make. You can get paid to go to school, save Mom and Dad a small fourtune, and not have to repay student loans, and to top it off you get to go places the rest of your friends will never get to see. This is a very good thing to do and family and friends will always respect you for getting an education and respect you for serving our country. I know I will.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I don't know about scholarships, as well as I was Army, not Navy, but before you enter the Military and after you are in, you will be tested as to your abilities. You'd be surprised just what you may qualify for.

Not trying to discourage you, but before you make the decision, talk this over well with your parents and any relatives who may have served in any branch of the Military before.

Whatever you qualify for they will send you to their school for training. I ended up being a Helicopter Mechanic and eventually a Tech Inspector.

Good luck on whatever you decide.

Answer 7

There is plenty of opportunity in the Navy for education, and even if you are not tech savy. Not all jobs are 'hands free'.

The two Posters above me have some valid points. Be sure you get an 'A' School!!! You will regret it if you don't. You will catch hell trying to get one once you are in.

Talk to a recruiter and ask for educational information. If you are a junior, about to be a senior this school year, HURRY! It may already be to late, but maybe not. You may want to try for a scholarship to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. There are also possibilities of getting ROTC scholarships to a college of your choice that offers Navy ROTC. (If you aren't taking JROTC now, then you need to get it on your class schedule) With both, there is a package to complete and submit. I apologize for not being fully versed, but that's what recruiters are for. Find out the deadlines, and if it is not to late, get the package requirements and JUMP ON IT!!! Having family members that are/were military can enhance your chances, as well as talking to and getting your elected (state and federal) officials to write you a letter or recommendation.

When you enlist, there are avenues that will lead you to college as well. I think Lew spoke of it, so I won't say anymore.

There is also the G.I. Bill. Once you get to basic training, you will be given the option to take it. TAKE IT!!! The Navy will cut your pay $100 per month for 1 year (12 months). At that point, you can use your G.I. Bill. There is tuition assistance. This will cover your college course expenses (while on active duty) up to about 75-80%. You can use your G.I. Bill benefits to supplement that 20-25% difference and leave you with no money out of pocket, just submitting the proper paperwork.

Also, the G.I. Bill can be used once you leave active duty. There is a 10 year time period for which you have to use up those benefits. If you take a full course load, that amounts to $1101.00 per month, due to go into effect in October 2007. There is also a way to increase those benefits by buying into what is called a 'Kicker'. You pay a one time fee (while on active duty) of $600, and receive an extra $150 per month, provided you are taking a full course load. Of course you will still get an extra payment if you don't take a full course load, but the amount will be less. This extra payment will last as long as your G.I. Bill benefits. if you do the math, you will see that you get your $600 back in just one full time semester. Every semester after that is benefits from a good investment. Also, the G.I. Bill check comes to YOU, not the school. It is up to you to pay your tuition bill. Any extra goes toward what ever you see fit to spend it on (books, transportation, etc).

You can take classes on base, as well as out to sea. At sea, unless it has changed, these courses are free of charge, and they are also acreditted. It depends on your job, your division, and your chain of command whether or not you will have to attend classes around work, or vise versa. Every command does things differently. By default, plan on attending school around your work schedule. You taking classes that will increase your job knowledge and save the command training funds, an insightful Div O and chief will work with you.

I hope this helps, good luck, and GO NAVY!!! See you around the fleet future shipmate!

Naval Aviation 18 years

Answer 8

Just save the money while in the Navy. Put them in US saving bonds ande you will have enouh for college.