Joining the Army for college money- is it worth it?

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Joining the Army for college money- is it worth it?

Answer 1

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Joining the military for the money alone is usually never a good idea, especially if you're going in as an enlisted because you aren't going to make a whole lot. As of now, an army E-1's basic pay is $1,467.60 before taxes. The military will only pay a bonus for joining high-profile jobs or vacant positions that need to be filled. Usually these jobs require advance education, high asvab scores, and or college degrees. So chances are you're most likely not even going to get a bonus when you enlist. If it's not written on paper, it's not going to happen. Getting paid to join the military is only half-true. Some get paid to join, most don't.

Answer 2

Army Or College

Answer 3

I'm older now and have kids your age. When I was 18 I entered the army for the same reasons you are considering it. Not only did I get my education, I had a lot of fun traveling and learning new things. By time I got out and went to school I understood a lot more of what the world was about and it made my education more valuable to me.



Now, one of my daughters has been in for 3.5 years and has reenlisted. She loves it so much that she has convinced her younger sister to join. She'll leave for basic training in another month and a half.



The military life isn't all fun, games and adventures. There is a lot of BS to deal with. But you do get free training, yu do get all sorts of opportunities to continue your education and you do get to travel. For me it was worth it, for both my daughters it is worth it. I think it could be worth it to you as well.

Answer 4

I consider military time spent very much worth it. However, I think it's preferable to enter the military After you have your Bachelor's degree, because you'll be next to guaranteed officer training. Then use the benefits to pay off the loans you took out for college.

Answer 5

Don't join the army if it isn't the army your interested!!! there will be a way to get what you want without having to do something like that.... you will be happy you didn't in the future! man, think about all the things you will get to do as a normal guy, you know? all the young adult life and adventures and stuff, live your life!! if you join the army you will tied to it and will not have much freedom at all, I really don't think its worth it, I mean, if you get a loan or it takes you longer to finish college than it would have if you just got the finances straight away, you will still have way more fun! when there is a will there is a way, trust you gut.

Answer 6

oh no no no. dont do it please. If you do go i think you will be different. Not in the sense as in a whole different person, but as in you will have a different outlook on some parts of life. the army is a life changing decision not something you can take back ya know. I really like the fact that your are goal determined and everything, but you know there are loans out there. You want to fly for an airline thats your goal, but you dont want to get into other mess you know. So I say dont join and take loans and work it will be hard of course but you can do it you have determination :)

Answer 7

I think a person should join the service not only for "MONEY" but to serve his/her country. So i say that it is not worth it if your doing it for the money. I served 20 years in the Army and i can honestly say that my first priorities were "duty, honor,country." The Bonuses were nice, but not a neceeeity for me.

Answer 8

Totally agree with Bob G. he explained it all.

Answer 9

no its is not my brother was in the army he was in collegde for 10 year and got a bachlors in history

Answer 10

I'd go Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. You can work on a degree with them while in the Army.

http://www.erau.edu/

http://worldwide.erau.edu/military/index.html



http://www.goarmy.com/JobCatDetail.do?id=10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q84a4ss2P0



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http://www.goarmy.com/ProfileDetail.do?dir=/_res/xml/rotc/&xml=bio_list.xml&sn=alexander&fw=rotc



http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/gtog.jsp

http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.jsp



http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r611_110.pdf







Who knows what will happen when you get deployed. Yes, there is a chance that you might come back with a psychological problem. There's also a chance that you could get killed or injured. Most likely you will be fine, but there is always a chance.



I asked a Mental Health Specialist about his job. One thing he said he's had to do is counsel soldiers who have seen their buddy blown up and/or also had to clean the blood and gore out of the vehicle.



Suicide is also something that sometimes happens

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO9EOxEzqR8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKtzZWVxsTw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blfLWHDfDMA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsHR-nJSz8Y



http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/05/army_soldier_killings_051109w/



http://www.youtube.com/user/MilitaryHealth







Theses are thinks that you need to take in to consideration when joining. The Army does have psychologist and chaplains that you can go see if you feel like you are having problems or you just need to talk. Don't be afraid to seek help if you need it!



My husband is Army and I am in the process of enlisting. I think that the Army is a great career if you are up for the challenge. It has it's good points and bad points, but I think that the good out weigh the bad.



Yes, my husband was diagnosed with PTSD. Not because he ever saw combat, but because he doesn't really deal with stress, he just tends to ignore and bury it. It was causing him breathing problems, he had a short temper, and we were getting into fight over little things. It actually took them awhile to diagnose him with PTSD because he didn't have obvious signs you associate with PTSD. We both talk to a psychologist. He's a lot better now and he and his unit are getting ready to deploy soon.





As an Army wife it is hard being away from him. It doesn't matter if he is gone for a week, a month, or a year; I hate being away from him. But being apart from one another is something that happens in the military.





The military is a great community. It's easy to make friends with the people in the unit and their families and also the other people you met around base (people that live in the same building/area you live in; people that take the same gym class as you; people taking the same college course as you).

http://www.goarmy.com/benefits/index.jsp

http://www.goarmy.com/families/index.jsp



There are also plenty to do and see on or around the post.

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The Army life can be tough, but it is well worth is. I am joining because of the befits the Army will provide me and my family. I will have job security; they will pay for college; I will have free housing, medical, dental; we have tax free shopping on post; I will get to see different parts of the US and World; etc.



I wish you the best of luck with whatever you choose to do.

Answer 11

You should be the one who decides that...

not some strangers on yahoo answers.

you are the only one who should decide for yourself.

Answer 12

not really considering you are in it for 4 years



but its up to you