Military branch with best continuing education programs

Hey everyone. I'm a junior who's considering serving after graduation but I don't want to give up on further education. I've heard that some military branches offer really good continuing education programs. Can anyone throw some light on which branch might be the best for that?

Absolutely, and kudos to you for thinking ahead about your educational journey. Each branch of the U.S. military offers its own continuing education programs, so the best for you would largely depend on your personal interests and professional goals.

The Army offers the Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP) where you can be simultaneously admitted into the Army and a participating college. Through this program, you're guaranteed college admission with available financial aid options and veteran support services.

The Navy has the Naval Voluntary Education Program which lets you earn college credit for on-the-job training, and the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) which provides educational opportunities for sailors who are on sea duty.

The Air Force's Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) is a federally-chartered academic institution that offers enlisted members of the Air Force the chance to complete a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree associated with their Air Force skill.

The Marine Corps craft an individualized Personal and Professional Development plan for each Marine to help them prepare for future civilian careers. They also offer the Leadership Scholar Program (LSP) which assists Marines with their post-secondary education goals and their transition to civilian life.

For the Coast Guard, there's the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI), which is a scholarship program for college juniors and seniors in certain degree programs, with a commitment to two years active duty as a commissioned officer upon graduation.

Finally, the Space Force, being the newest branch, is currently developing its own suite of education opportunities, although they do offer a selection of academic programs in fields like space technology and astronautical engineering.

So, all of them have benefits, and it really comes down to what you hope to study and where you see your career headed. It's always a good idea to talk to a recruiter in the branch you're interested in to get the most up-to-date information.