Should I go to college before enlisting?

If you’d like to become an officer, then you need to complete your degree prior to joining. If you need tuition assistance, then completing your degree over time as an enlisted member might be the right choice.

Can you join the Air National Guard while in college?

As a member of the National Guard, you can pursue college and university courses through the Community College of the Air Force. The Community College of the Air Force provides two-year educational programs to enlisted members of the active-duty Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves.

Will the Air Force pay for college before service?

If you have already attended college and have student loans prior to enlisting in the Air Force, you may be eligible to have some of those loans repaid. The College Loan Repayment Program will pay up to $10,000 of your student loans. The specific amount varies and is determined during your enlistment process.

How does the Air National Guard pay for college?

Can the Air Guard help me pay for college? Yes, Air Guard members can take advantage of the Montgomery GI Bill, which pays a monthly stipend of up to $362 per month toward college tuition and expenses. If you qualify, you can also receive the GI Bill Kicker, which could provide you with an additional $350 per month.

When can you start college in the Air Force?

When you join the Air Force, you’re automatically enrolled in the Community College of the Air Force and will begin earning credits toward a college degree as soon as you begin basic training.

How do you start college in the Air Force?

If you are interested in earning a college degree and joining the Air Force, there are three ways we can help you get started.

1. EARN COLLEGE CREDITS WHILE YOU WORK. JOIN THE AIR FORCE OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL.
2. GET YOUR DEGREE, LEARN TO LEAD. JOIN AIR FORCE ROTC.
3. ACCEPT THE HIGHEST CHALLENGE. JOIN THE U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY.