College in the military?

Question

Is it possible to get a bachelors in 3 years while serving in the military? I don't see how anyone could have the time.

How is it that you aquire college money for post military? I heard they take it out of your paycheck.

Answer 1

Generally, no.

You will not be able to get a BS degree in three years in the military.

It would be hard enough, getting a BS degree in three years if you were a full time college student.

You would have to attend class's atleast 4 hours a day, five days a week, to get a BS degree in 4 years.

Thats just not gonna happen while on active duty.

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The most I ever managed, was taking two class's at a time, and that pushed it, as far as having time to work, go to class, study and have some social life.

You could probally take 3 class's at a time, but you wouldn't have a social life anymore.

Answer 2

I got my degree while I was in, but I already had 3 years of college before I joined. It wasn't easy to finish that last year. I agree that it would be almost impossible.

2nd question:
I have the GI bill which I paid $100 a paycheck for the first year into. Now I'm using it to get a second bachelors. I think you have an option now to pay $150 a month and get 150% of the $ that I'll be getting (It's called the kicker or something like that).

Edit:
Ok, the answer right after mine confirms it.

Answer 3

Def move to college first UNLESS you are not able to have enough money to. Then a four 12 months enlistment is first-rate peculiarly with the brand new gi invoice that will pay fundamental housing allowance... let's imagine 1500.00 a month even as you're going to college complete time. So enlist four years=navy will pay to your college+housing each and every month even as in college (in case your hire is seven-hundred you could pocket 800 little need for a PT activity) or move to college first and emerge as an officer (if the navy is what your activity might be for awhile if now not lifestyles).... are not able to move fallacious its simply what suits you nice.

Answer 4

it is very possible to get a bachelors degree in the military, it all depends on your branch and job. for most infantry jobs, its very difficult. while you are deployed you can do online courses. and when you are in the states, every base has a college education center or a local college. the college centers have professors come in and teach courses. i personally know two Marines that got their bachelors as infantryman, so it is possible. as for money, while your in you have tuition assistance program which pays for courses and books. and when you get out you have the Montgomery G.I. Bill which is just over $30,000. im not sure of the exact ammount but you can look it up. you get this money by giving $100 once a month for your first year in the military. after you are done paying that you have the option to do whats called "G.I Bill kicker" thats and extra $600 you have to pay but it gives you thousands more. so all in all its very well worth it. hope this answers your question.

Answer 5

Three years seems fast but it is not impossible. As far as the MECEP program is concerned you have to be an NCO iot apply. But just going through boot camp you will earn credits. Additionally, if you are a POG you will more than likely work shifts similar to a civilian job and have time to take college courses. Also, when POGs deploy to Iraq or the Stan they are usually stationed on bases that have internet cafes and can continue there college even while deployed. One thing you will notice is that the colleges that offer courses on military bases are what we call "Kindercollege" they are really easy.

Answer 6

yea, you can go to school on active duty, and its free too. but getting a 4 year degree in 3 years? yea right. you are right to observe that having time might be an issue.

also, money for college when you get out.. you get the GI bill.
they will take $100 for 12 months. And honestly, its a great investment. i paid 1200 dollars, and now i have $50,000 to spend on school when i get out. Though that also includes my Army College fund money i got with my enlistment.

Also, you can do what is called "buy up".
this is where you put in more money.
for every $1 you put in, the gov. will put in $8.
you can do this up to $600 in increments of as small as $20.
all together, you can get $5,400 more just for putting in 600 bucks.

Answer 7

To get a Bachelor's in 3 years while serving actively would be impossible. You still have to work your shifts (sometimes 12 hour shifts), deploy and all the training too. Most active duty members can complete a 4 year degree in 6-8 years while serving actively.

You do get money for college to use after you get out. It's caled the GI Bill. You pay $100 a month for the first 12 months of your enlistment and after you ge out you can use the GI Bill to fund your schooling.

Answer 8

Not likely. I have been going to school to complete my Bachelors Degree, and I have completed 6 courses in the past two years (I have 5 left). Studying and being in the Military can be difficult depending on what MOS or Rate you choose. If you are always deployed. it could be more difficult to find time to study than if you had a desk job.

Answer 9

Wow, they are constantly changing the money for college. Last time I heard you had a set amount taken out of your check and they matched it.

But getting college credits is easy enough. I received 30 credit hours in less than 10 hours.

6 credit hours each for the 5 basic CLEP tests. boom one year of college done.

And i didn't study for any of them. And they are free at the post Education Center.

Then read a book on forestry, Go take the DANTE'S test.

DID you study a foreign language in HS? Go take the DANTE'S test before you forget it all.

And of course there are colleges right on most posts where you can enroll when you have time. And most troops have time.

And yes both CLEP and Dante's are credited and accepted by most Universities in the country.

Answer 10

It depends on your occupation and I suggest you retire from the military since the majority of businesses do not allow many people to retire and most find ways to lay-off workers to hire younger at lower wages. Sad but verifiable truths.

Go for a Master's Degree. The military pays for your room, clothes, and deduct very little for your food and clothes.