Military education options:
Train part time, study full time

The military offers opportunities for students to earn money for their education while serving active duty. Each branch of the service offers opportunities for students to attend college full time, while earning money for college and a part-time income. The National Guard and the Reserves offer many benefits for students who want to attend college full time, including money for tuition and fees. Additionally you also get paid during your training and part-time service.

Because the National Guard and Reserves offer many of the same jobs available in active duty, you’ll also receive career training that you can use to land a job outside of the military. Career information sites such as Virginia Career VIEW (www.vaview.vt.edu/) will show you what jobs are offered in the military and how they correspond with careers in the civilian world.

For more information about serving in the military part time while attending college full time, check out these Web sites for more information:

www.1800goguard.com/education/education.php
education.military.com

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If you’re interested in pursuing military training (and getting paid for it all along the way), don’t miss our breakdown of military financial aid options.