Military pay for college, true or false

I'm a little confused about how the whole 'military pays for my college' thing works. If I join the military after college, will they pay off my student loans? How does this system operate?

Yes, one of the benefits of serving in the military is the opportunity to have your higher education or student loans partially or fully paid for, depending on the circumstances and the specific type of military service you join.

There are a few key programs you should be aware of:

1. The Post-9/11 GI Bill: This program can cover up to 100% of your tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, and a stipend for textbooks and supplies for up to 36 months (roughly four academic years). This can be used if you're a service member who's served at least 90 days on active duty since September 10, 2001, or if you've received an honorable discharge from active duty for a service-related disability and you've served30 continuous days after September 10, 2001.

2. Tuition Assistance (TA): Many branches of the military offer this benefit that pays up to 100% of tuition expenses for semester hours costing $250 or less. This allowance is capped annually.

3. The Military College Loan Repayment Program (CLRP): Under this program, the military will repay a portion of eligible college loans for non-prior service military members. This program is available to all branches but has different stipulations for each, and not all parts of each branch offer CLRP, so you'll want to not only research, but also speak directly with a recruiter regarding this benefit. To take advantage of these benefits, you'll need to fulfill certain requirements and commitments, such as serving a certain term of service, meeting job performance criteria, or earning a certain score on your Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) - the test used to determine qualification for enlistment in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Remember that these are broad strokes, and the specifics can vary depending on the branch of service and other features of the individual service agreement. Before making any decisions, it's best to talk to a recruiter or other knowledgeable source to fully understand the implications and requirements. It's also important to consider how these commitments might align with your personal and career goals.