Military - Enlistment

Military service has long been a path for social and economic mobility for thousands of young American men and women. Service is both a way to see the world and to learn valuable skills that can be transferred into civilian life. Many enlistees wouldn’t have the opportunity to attend college or purchase a house without the benefits associated with military service. Furthermore, veterans who forego college are likely to earn higher pay than nonveterans who do the same.

The responsibility, focus, and discipline military service teaches can benefit you for life. However, it’s important to have a thorough understanding of the risks, as well as the benefits, of military service and what the commitment to a career in the U.S. armed forces entails. Below are several links to help you learn more about the requirements and how to enlist in the military as well as articles providing the pros/cons to consider when making this decision about your next step after graduation from high school.

• Requirements and Information on Enlisting in branches of the US Military 
• Making a Pro/Con List for Enlisting in the Miltary
• ASVAB testing information
• Steps Involved and Questions to Consider

Remember to discuss this option and questions you have with your postsecondary counselor.