How to Get an Education for Free

Green to Gold does not limit you to any degree plan. If you want to be a nurse, the Army will pay for it. If you want to be a doctor or even a lawyer, the Army will pay for it. There are also many bonuses available upon completion of your degree. So if you want to get a degree in liberal arts, the Army will pay for it!

The main thing to remember is that you will have to pay the Army back, not in dollars but in service. It is usually a four year obligation, in which you will have to be on active duty. Do not fret though. There are more benefits involved. Officers get paid very well and also get good living arrangements. Plus there is no replacing the on the job training. Once you complete your obligation, you will know how to function in your field and will be able to put on your résumé that you are a Veteran of the US Army. See if the competition can compete with that.

Green to Gold (Reserves)

Same song, different verse. The Reserves program is the same thing as active duty except that you will have to fulfill your obligation in the Reserves rather than on active duty. Meaning you can chose to live where you want, instead having your location chosen for you.

How to Find Out More

The first step is to choose the school you will want to attend before calling a recruiter. This gives you the power, the power of choice. Once you have chosen that school, see if they have an Army ROTC program. If they do, contact the ROTC department first and they will get you squared away. Then find a unit in the area you would like to drill with and sign up. It’s all too easy, you just never knew about it.

Student Loan Repayment

Let’s flip the script for a second. What if I already have a degree, can the Army offer me anything? Why certainly. The National Guard, Reserves and Regular Army all offer student loan repayment. Meaning if you have already obtained a degree and have the bills stacked up on you from student loans, the Army will pay them off. In return you will do a minimum four year obligation.

More Information

For more information, go to www.goarmy.com or call your local recruiting station and ask about other education opportunities that the Army can offer.

(This article is not in any way sponsored by the US Army, Army Reserves or the National Guard. All information provided is strictly from the Authors research.)