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are excellent advantages for getting a college degree while
serving in the military, mainly the low costs and practical
experience gained. "In-service" education is encouraged by all
branches of the armed forces. The service will pick up most
of the tuition costs while the enlisted service person attends
classes at a campus near the military base.
An example of an in-service program is funded
through the new GI Bill where a service member and the government
went together to build an education savings account. Allocations
are taken from the enlisted person’s paycheck (not exceeding
a total of $1,200) while he or she is on active duty. The
government matches these deposits (sometimes as much as $8
for every $1). This can add up to a sizable amount during
an enlistment.
Cash bonuses for enlistment in the reserves
and for completing advance training are also among the benefits
available while in service. The Army Reserve, National Guard,
and the regular Army also offer repayment on federal student
loans as incentive for enlistment in selected skills.
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