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So I'm torn between going straight to college after high school or joining the military. I know both can provide substantial benefits, but is one more impactful than the other? Can anyone who's been i …
Hey guys! I've heard that there're certain college benefits available in Ohio for those retiring from military life, anyone aware of these specifics? Feel like these benefits would provide a smoother …
Has anyone here been a military spouse while also attending college? What kinds of benefits (application, tuition, anything else) are available to military wives specifically? I'm starting to plan my …
So I'm a junior in HS, and my parent is a military staff stationed here in California. Lately, I've been thinking about my college applications a lot because, well, they're coming up faster than I exp …
Hello, my parents are both active duty military. I've heard there could be benefits for kids like me when it comes to college. Anyone knows more about this and can guide me through what these benefits …
Hey guys, currently a junior and really thinking hard about my future. I know I want to serve and I know I want to get a college degree. But, not sure about the order. Anyone have any experience or in …
Hey guys, hope you're all doing great. I'm really interested in pursuing a career in the military and thinking about colleges that would best align with this goal. I'd love to have a college experienc …
Hi! I'm torn between joining the military right after high school or going to college first. Could anyone provide some insights into the pros and cons of getting a college degree before joining the mi …
Hi, does anyone know how feasible it is to play college baseball after serving in the military? Will my age be a disadvantage? How do colleges handle prospective student-athletes who have previously s …
Hey! I'm currently overseas with my spouse who is stationed here by the military. I'm considering going back to college and complete my degree. But, I'm unsure if I can apply to American colleges whil …
Hi, I came across the term 'US Military dependent' on several college applications. Can anyone help me understand this term? I'm an international student and this is all very new to me. Thanks in adva …
Hi there! I'm a junior but I'm already a military spouse. I'm interested in applying to a few colleges next year. Do schools offer application fee waivers to military spouses? If yes, how do I go abou …
Here's a very specific query. My family is associated with the military, so I have a military ID. Does this affect my college acceptance letter in any way or form? Does it entitle me to any benefits d …
Does anyone have experience with both college admissions and military recruiting processes? I'm trying to figure out a strategy to tackle both, but I'm unsure of the timeline to follow. Could someone …
I’m a junior and I’ve been thinking about becoming a military officer after high school. However, I also want to attend college. Is it possible to balance life as a military officer and a college stud …
I'm wrapping up my military service soon and seriously considering going to college. Particularly, I'm interested in Texas A&M University at College Station. Anyone have tips for navigating college li …
So I come from a military family and I'm in the process of starting my college applications. Just trying to figure out if there are certain benefits or discounts in terms of college tuition for famili …
Hey everyone. I might receive some military training after high school, and I'm aware that some places give credits based on the training. So, are there any colleges in California that recognize this? …
I’ve spent the last few years serving in the military and I’m now planning on applying to college. Has anyone here used their military experience in their college application? If so, how did it influe …
I'm thinking about enrolling in college while also serving part-time in the military. Does anyone know how professors handle military excused absences typically? I wouldn't want my GPA to suffer becau …