• Military

    One of the many post-secondary career options for students is to join the armed forces. The U.S. military has five branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and the Navy.

    Despite the obvious risks of joining the military, it also offers many substantial benefits; career training, steady income, health care and tuition assistance.

    Basic requirements to join:

    1. You must be a US Citizen or a resident alien

    2. Must be at least 17 years old (17 year old applicants must have parental consent)

    3. You must have a high school diploma

    4. You must pass a physical medical exam

    5. You must pass the ASVAB test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) ASVAB Info

     

    Army                         1-888-550-ARMY

    Army National Guard   1-800-GO-GUARD

    Navy                          1-800-USA-NAVY

    Air Force                    1-800-423-USAF

    Marine Corps              1-800-MARINES

    Coast Guard               1-800-424-8883