Applying to College while serving?

Hey all, I'm currently serving but I'm really interested in furthering my education and applying to college. Does anyone know how I would go about this?

Hi there! It's wonderful that you're looking to further your education while serving. Depending on where you are stationed and what your schedule looks like, you might have a few different options.

If you still have a few years left in your term, you might want to consider taking some courses online while you're still serving. That way, you can build up some college credits, even if it's just a few.

If you're nearing the end of your service, you could start preparing for your college applications. That would mean researching colleges, gathering your high school transcripts and any standardized test scores (if you have them), and potentially retaking tests such as the SAT if your old scores aren't valid or you're not satisfied with them. Also, you'll want to start thinking about your college essays and identifying people who could write you strong letters of recommendation.

Something else you might consider is leveraging your military benefits to help pay for college. The GI Bill, for example, provides education benefits to veterans and their dependents. You can potentially use these benefits to pay for tuition, housing, books, and more.

One last thing is to take advantage of any college guidance resources provided by the military. For example, the Army's Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) provides education and career counseling to soldiers transitioning out of service. The Navy's College Program also offers sailors education counseling and tuition assistance among other benefits.

I hope this helps, and thank you for your service!