can you still join the military with a GED?

Answer 1

You could even join the Army if you had 1 felony with a GED.

SSG Schramm
US Army Recruiter 3 years running in Texas
US Army 15 years
OIF 2003

P.S. As long as you qualify mentally and physically as well.

Answer 2

I just joined the Army with a GED. Depending on recruiting goals the other services may make you get 15 college credit hours first.


edit -"Army Strong!" hits the nail on the head. I had a felony waiver (even though it was a misdemeanor charge, charges are looked at differently by the military) and only 13 college credit hours so they seemed kind of hesitant until I scored an 81 on my ASVAB and my urinalysis came back clean, then they couldn't wait to put me in


edit 2: That is not necessarily true what the woman at the bottom said about bonuses. I got $30k. If I did one more year I would have gotten $35k. Bonuses are determined by the AIMS Test (it's a morality test).

Answer 3

AF, CG and Marines: Not without 15 college credits. Navy..your chances are better if you have the credits, but they do take a very small number each year.

Army takes the largest percentage of GED holders per year without college credits. HOWEVER: you do not qualify for as many jobs or bonuses, no matter how well you score, and you must score at least a 50(as opposed to a 35) on the ASVAB

Answer 4

I'm pretty sure you can't join the Navy with a GED

Answer 5

Yes only the army tho, unless u get more college credits

Answer 6

Yes there are limited slots each year for GED graduates.

Vet-USAF

Answer 7

Don't see why not

Answer 8

Yes.

Answer 9

yes but just a heads up the navys not take them for awhile cuz they let to many in kk so dont try for that branch!!!! good luck!!!!! :)

Answer 10

yes