Military branches that pays for college

I've been thinking about higher education and the costs associated with it. Anyone know which military branch might offer the best options when it comes to paying for college? I'm really trying to avoid being strung up with loans for half my life.

Absolutely, several branches of the military offer programs that can help pay for college. Here are a few examples for you:

1. Army: The Army has the College Loan Repayment Program (CLRP) which can help soldiers repay student loans they took out prior to enlisting, up to a certain amount. The Army also offers Tuition Assistance (TA) for active-duty soldiers who want to pursue higher education while in service.

2. Navy: Similar to the Army, the Navy offers Tuition Assistance and the Loan Repayment Program. The Navy's TA program covers 100% of tuition and required fees for courses.

3. Air Force: The Air Force offers Tuition Assistance in a similar vein to the Army and Navy, covering up to 100% of tuition. The Air Force's Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) provides enlisted airmen with the opportunity to complete a two-year Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in their Air Force job specialty.

4. Marine Corps: The Marine Corps provides active-duty marines with Tuition Assistance, covering costs to accredited colleges and schools up to a certain annual limit.

5. Coast Guard: The Coast Guard provides Tuition Assistance just like other branches, with some slight differences in the benefits. It also offers the Student Loan Repayment Program for certain enlisted jobs.

6. Space Force: As the newest branch of the military, the Space Force has also adopted the Tuition Assistance program.

Most branches require service members to meet certain eligibility requirements to receive educational benefits and the exact dollar amount provided can vary. Furthermore, service members who serve multiple terms or achieve higher ranks might receive more benefits, and some benefits might extend to family members as well.

Lastly, the Post-9/11 GI Bill is a significant source of education funding available to all branches of military. It provides significant educational benefits to service members and veterans who have served at least 90 days of active duty since Sept. 10, 2001, or those discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days.

These programs can make college affordable and reduce or even eliminate the need for student loans. Be sure to look into the specifics of each program to see which best suits your needs and targets your college objectives.