Looking to join the military to further my education which branch would allow me the most time to do this? ?
I recently graduated with a software applications and programming degree and looking for help with student loans and to continue my education while serving in the military mainly for security clearance purposes which would be the best brance for me to do this? I do not mind being deployed overseas if the education opportunities are there.
All services offer the Montgomery GI Bill when you get out, and full tuition while you are on active duty. If you go Reserves then you only work one weekend a month, two weeks a year, its more flexible but you get the Reserve GI Bill, im not sure how much that is… as far as time for studies, its hard but I know many people who do go to college in the afternoons, we even let some of our Marines get out early if they have college classes.
Also, some states offer free college when you get out of the military… so your GI bill can be used to pay for rent and stuff…
Also look into programs that let you go to college full time and the military will pay 100% but when you graduate you have to serve as an officer or pay it all back…
http://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH1606/CH1606_Pamphlet_General.htm