Archived For those of you that attended college how did you pay for it? (AskVoat)
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Archived For those of you that attended college how did you pay for it? (AskVoat)
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[–] Wargasm 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
MGI bill.
Anyone of sound mind and body and being less than 24 years old can get a subsidised college education, courtesy of Uncle Sam, provided that they enlist for no fewer than 3 years.
If you are dirt poor, like I was (litteral dirt floor), and you think you can hack it, go to a recruiter's office and tell them that you want a 3 year hitch in the Navy as an electrician.
While you are in bootcamp, SIGN UP FOR THE GOD DAMNED MGIB.
When you get through A-school GET IN THE JOURNEYMAN PROGRAM. This will give you the ability to be an electrician in the real world when you get out.
Do your 3 years, save up your money, and stay the fuck out of trouble. Yes, sometimes it can suck. Yes, some people will offer you drugs and you'll want to quit sometimes. Suck it up and finish. It'll be worth it.
You need an HONORABLE discharge to get full benefits.
Assuming you take this advice you should be quite set up for college. I hear the post 911 MGIB pays for FULL tuition to any college in the US.
TLDR: Enlist as an electrician in the Navy. Sign up for MGIB in bootcamp. Do journeyman program. Save money. Win.
[–] DependasaurusRex 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Post 9/11 for me.
[–] ConceptualMan [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I tried and got in the top rankings on the ASVAB but was denied due to a medical condition. But I agree, this is the way to go if possible!
[–] Wargasm 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
There's always a waiver.
If you can find a doctor shady enough you can get a waiver for anything.
Or you can lie. I lied and said I was 18 when I was 17 because I needed to get the hell out. I knew lots of guys who lied about being straight to get in and a few that had asthma.
The thing about the military is winning; do whatever it takes to win. If you get in, no one will give a shit so long as you can you pull your own weight.