Looking for a way to pay for college? By joining the Army, you may be eligible for education benefits and even 100% free tuition. Armed Forces Active Duty Tuition Assistance (TA) program is designed to help active-duty personnel pursue voluntary, off-duty educational opportunities. Currently, the program pays 100% (up to $250 per semester hour or equivalent) of the cost of … [Read more...]
U.S. Naval Academy
The Navy pays for the tuition, room and board, and medical and dental care of Naval Academy midshipmen. You also enjoy regular active-duty benefits including access to military commissaries and exchanges, commercial transportation and lodging discounts and the ability to fly space-available in military aircraft around the world. Midshipmen pay is $764 monthly, from which … [Read more...]
Navy Education Benefits
In order to help Navy servicemembers further their education, a number of programs are in place. Education benefits for Navy servicemembers includes the following: The Tuition Assistance (TA) program pays up to 100 percent of the cost of courses taken at accredited institutions while off-duty, with a $4,500 per academic year maximum. The Navy College Program (NCP) gives Navy … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Benefits – Retirement
Those servicemembers who serve at least 20 years in the Marine Corps are eligible for a variety of retirement benefits. Those benefits and requirements vary between the active and reserve components. Pay EligibilityTwenty years of Active duty is considered "qualifying service." Those who have reached the 20 year active duty status, can receive retired pay that will continually … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Infinite Scholar Program
The Infinite Scholar Program is a program that assists disadvantaged minority students, primarily African-American and Spanish-speaking Americans, by providing mentorship and the financial support for them to continue their education at colleges across the nation. The program's goal is to bring qualified students in and set them up to enlist in the Marine Corps and go to … [Read more...]