The U.S. Military includes the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and the Navy, including their respective Reserve and National Guard formations. Together, they can offer full-time and part-time training and opportunities for more than 4,100 different military jobs, and also provides a great environment for developing the essential qualities for a successful life. Taken from information provided at www.militarycareers.com

Tuition support is one way that the Military can help service people with the rising cost of education. There are 4 main programs that make up the Tuition Support:

Tuition Assistance – pays up to 100% of the cost of tuition or expenses, up to a maximum of $250 per semester hour credit and a personal maximum of $4,500 per fiscal year per student. This is the same for full-time duty members in each military service. Selected military reserve and National Guard units also offer a Tuition Assistance Program, benefits may vary from the full-time duty program.

Montgomery G.I. Bill – this bill offers up to $37,224 in tuition as a benefit for a three-year commitment on full-time duty. Service members contribute $100 a month for a year. In return they get $1,034 a month for three years. It can be used for college degree programs, flight training, on-the-job training, correspondence classes, and various other ways. Check out more information about the Montgomery G.I. Bill.

College Fund Programs – this is another way to receive money for college education. For more information, look at College Fund Programs.

Loan Repayment Programs – this option provides a way to help individuals pay off loans that they needed to complete their education. Each branch has specific qualifications to receive them. For information about specific branches, click on the following links: Army Loan Repayment Programs, Navy Loan Repayment Programs, Air Force Loan Repayment Programs.