Any Good Military Colleges in Illinois?

I'm from Illinois and looking into military colleges. Any recommendations? And what are some benefits that these colleges provide for, say, certain services or contributions?

Sure, when it comes to military colleges in Illinois, a couple of institutions that come to mind are North Central College's AFROTC Detachment 195 and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Army ROTC program.

North Central College in Naperville has an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) partnership program with the Illinois Institute of Technology, where you can apply for an AFROTC scholarship. Successful applicants are granted monthly living allowances, and book stipends among other benefits.

On the other hand, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has an Army ROTC program that prepares students to be officers in the U.S. Army after graduation. The scholarship opportunities available cover tuition, and provide monthly allowances and yearly book allowances.

The benefits of attending these military colleges include:

1. Scholarships: Both the Army and Air Force ROTC programs provide numerous scholarships to participants which can significantly help in covering your education costs.

2. Leadership Training: Military colleges are designed to develop students into leaders. There’s a strong emphasis on physical fitness, team-building exercises, and leadership training which are valuable skills to carry into many fields.

3. Career Opportunities: Joining the ROTC program means you'll be an officer in the respective branch of the military upon graduation. This opens up numerous career pathways within the military and often translates into higher starting salaries compared to enlisted members.

One thing to note is that upon graduation, there is a service obligation that varies based on the branch of the military and scholarship status, so be sure to weigh these aspects when making your decision.