Which military roles pay for school?

I'm interested in joining the military to help pay for my college education. Which branch or specific military jobs offer the best educational benefits?

Joining the military can present a substantial set of benefits to aid in your continued education, and it's great that you're exploring those options. Various branches and jobs in the military provide such benefits, so let’s look at a few examples.

U.S. Army: Through the Army's Tuition Assistance program, currently serving members can receive coverage for up to 100% of tuition expenses for both undergraduate and graduate degree courses. Furthermore, the Army College Fund (ACF) and the Montgomery G.I. Bill are additional programs that offer financial aid for schooling.

U.S. Navy: The Navy also has a Tuition Assistance Program which covers 100% of tuition fees for both officer and enlisted active duty personnel. The Navy College Fund and Post-9/11 G.I. Bill also offer financial aid options for education.

U.S. Air Force: The Air Force’s Tuition Assistance program covers 100% of tuition expenses up to specific limits. You can also participate in the Community College of the Air Force program, where you earn college credit for your job training in the Air Force.

U.S. Marines: Marines have access to the Marine Corps Tuition Assistance program that covers 100% of tuition and certain fees up to specific annual limits.

U.S. Coast Guard: The Coast Guard offers a Tuition Assistance program, covering up to 100% of tuition for both officer and enlisted active duty Coast Guardsmen, up to certain limits.

Remember that these benefits sometimes extend to specific roles within each branch, and might depend on your length of service, your status when you separated or retired from the military, and whether you received an honorable discharge.

In addition to these programs, the military also offers the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill to all eligible service members, which provides substantial benefits for tuition, housing, books, and school supplies.

It's essential to discuss these options with military recruiters in the specific branches you're considering. They can provide the most accurate and up-to-date information on educational benefits and eligibility.