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Education Assistance
Military Higher Education Opportunities
Service Academies
The United States Armed Forces offer val-uable programs through the various Service Academies. Students who are admitted to the academies make a 3-8 year post-graduation commitment to the Armed Forces and, in exchange for that commitment, receive a full education and military training.
In order to be admitted to the Air Force, Military (West Point), Navy, or Merchant Marine Academies, potential students must contact either their Congressperson or Senator who then have the honor of interviewing and nominating candidates to the academies.
Montgomery GI Bill
The Montgomery GI Bill is an educational assistance program enacted by Congress to attract high quality men and women into the armed forces by providing education and training opportunities to eligible persons. There are different benefits and available programs for Active Duty soldiers and those in the Selected Reserve. One popular program is the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) where students receive benefits that can include college tuition as well as a monthly salary for up to 48 months.
GI Bill Eligibility
You may be eligible for the MGIB - Selective Reserve Grant if you have done the following:
- 6 year Selected Reserve Obligation - You must have a six-year obligation to serve in the Selected Reserve. If you're an officer, you must agree to serve six years in addition to your current obligation.
- Completed your IADT (Initial Active Duty of Training)
- Maintain Selective Reserve Status Serve in a drilling Selected Reserve unit and remain in good standing.
- Completed High School - You must have obtained a high school diploma or equivalency certificate before you apply for benefits.
What training can you take?
You may receive benefits for a wide variety of training, including: undergraduate or graduate degree at a college or university; certificate or diploma from a business, technical, or vocational school; an apprenticeship or OJT program offered by a company or union; flight training; or programs overseas that lead to a college degree.
How do you apply or get more info?
Go to http://www.gibill.va.gov
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