luis22c 💯 agree. I’m fixing to enter my 14 years of active duty service and I was able to attain my associate, bachelor’s, master’s degree and I’m currently working on my doctorate. While also maintaining my job qualifications, serving my community, collateral duties, and most importantly being a husband and a father for two kids. When there’s a will, there’s a way. How bad do you want it?

@@JBKeyz88 I want 3 kids but you are a legend in my eyes. Thank you for your service!

@@JBKeyz88 this comment motivated me Ong

How long did it take?

What was your process after highschool? I want to be a physician in the navy as well!! Right now im a senior in highschool and im stuck.

You had me at BA in Psych in the Air Force. I’m talking to an AF recruiter about joining rn. What was your AFSC and how were you able to balance school while serving?

Sounds like you had no direction lol

Is that normal ? I plan on Goin school while serving . I ship out June 12th. Idk what I wanna go school for but i know I wanna take The Officer route.

@@notyourmomma7663think about what job you want then you decide what degree you need to get that job. That’s how you pick a degree if you still can’t pick then get the degree that makes the most money and mind you it won’t be the easiest degree to get neither!

Tough route. I bet you’re still trying tho

Thank you 🫡

I am looking at this heavily actually. I just haven’t mentioned it.

Hey, CMC. Thanks for bringing out this gouge towards everybody. During my enlistment, I had figured being a CPO is not for me as I had wanted to earn my commission. Fast-forward, years later, I find myself now applying for the Army National Guard’s Warrant Officer program. Funny how life turns out with some people pointing out notions to back it up. Again, thanks

When I was in the Air Force, I received my B.S. degree. The Air Force was not interested in offering me a commission; however, the Navy was another story the wanted me bad. I skipped it all and went to work in Florida State government and retired. It worked out much better. What do people want, what they don't have. Goes for organizations too.

@@richardperritti5916 I work in state government as well and i'm buying back years in my pension to retire early.

congratulations man

I worked nights as well to get school done with my GI Bill. It was totally worth it

The Air Force IS a community college. You can get your associates for free by just taking some free CLEP tests and completing your tech school.

Have you talked with a recruiter? That is a good place to start. Do some research and don't let them shoehorn you into just anything.

It's tougher on subs. You have to complete the Enlisted Submarine qualifications and your senior in-rate quals first (2 years if you work hard and the schedule permits it). You can take correspondence courses. You will probably need to wait until your shore duty rotation to begin your studies in earnest. Depending on your duties it should be very possible. Don’t blow it off to relax after sea duty.

And always drunk?

@@kimbermissy not much, always in field training up or going to nam

That was a different time brother

They do sometimes have professors on ships to do courses, but these are typically for more entry level classes. You will not have enough bandwidth for online schooling. Many of these require class lecture videos etc. which wouldn't be possible. You can do classes as long as time permits whether this be on shore duty or sea duty.

NICKY MGTV Ok thank you that’s very helpful man

I'm greenside and I'm really stressed out about starting one class while deployed. Because I have no idea what my unit has in mind as far of training schedule. Plus the time difference and the slight chance that I could go somewhere that has no internet, or falling behind due to 2 week field ops.

You’ll have some time for school. Get your FMF pin ASAP so you don’t waste your time. Some of the shorter term classes that are 4-8 weeks will help at National, UMGC, and shouldn’t hurt you.

The are courses online that let you take them at your own pace and time if I'm not mistaken

You have a few courses you can take that can help towards that without even touching your GI bill. You can even get certified as a dental assistant once you complete that cert and it’s really all on the navy. When you finish your c school talk with a few of the docs you work with and see how they can help also. You might like it, the c school is hella easy but I don’t see myself doing dental assisting for my whole navy career and I don’t want to be a dentist on the outside, trying to cross rate as soon as possible but for you don’t give up on your dream and ask questions where ever you go

Take the DAT and apply for the Health Professional Scholarship package to commission and become a dentist while on active duty as an officer!

@@thatmanwilding9081 I dont have an undergrad though

You can use TA and your GI bill while on active. Most people do not advise using the GI bill while active sine you lose the housing allowance. I look at it as whatever gets you to the dream degree and job to make more money faster.

depends on the civilian sector. For example i'm loving my job as an independent duty corpsman seeing patients etc. However when I get out to do the same thing I need the degree to match my skills. Think long term even if the military doesn't work out.

Correct

just remember you will need to get permission from your command to attend classes.

If it’s the navy money then yes. In theory sure you could get approval but as long as it doesn’t interfere with work or working hours you’re fine.

Before the two year window, take CLIP exams, if on a ship take PACEs courses,

NICKY MGTV Thank you!

What I was thinking too lol

My PC build was about $2800 which is primarily because I bought the ryzen 3900x for processing power to edit videos. You likely could get a build for $1000-1400 that is really solid for gaming and be good for a few years.

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With how extensive this will be I want to say highly difficult. Depends where you’re stationed, leadership, work hours, etc. also depends on the program you’re in and how flexible they are and hours required.

NICKY MGTV, I see. Any advice in terms of jobs? I wanted to go nuclear but idk if that’s a wise choice. Thanks

Nickster, I concur with you that the dice must favorably roll in his favor. If you wanna jumpstart your MS program, request duty assignments at Norfolk or San Diego. Why wait 4-years to secure your GI-Bill? However, it’s possible to accomplish this if you’re highly motivated. You’ve to enroll on campus at ODU, W&M, UCSD, or USD during your time. Be prepared to payout of pocket. Look for scholarships for service members for graduate degree programs. Take grad coursework while on active duty at opportune times. Shore duty is the key term here, but per Navy policy, sea duty is common for first-term enlistees. You should checkout the Navy’s Medical Bureau, NROTC billets, and specialized research programs for assignments. If lucky you might be assigned to a major university where you can embark upon researcher-scientist studies program. By taking courses while on shore duty lessens your MS program if at the same university. Then, take your GI Bill finish your MS & use the remainder towards your PhD. Another out of the way scenario is to go naval reserve status. This isn’t recommended bcuse no full GI Bill. Later, you can submit a OCS or direct commission (DC) packet for the Army, AF or back to the Navy. I recommend you conduct research. You might consider campaigning for an appropriate navy rating where you are immersed in chemical analysis. Why didn’t you consider going Army’s Chemical Corps?

It depends, are you currently serving or your civilian going ROTC

@@sweetasflip I'm currently still in high school and I want to do NROTC during college

Ricardo Amador how old are you now?

@@sweetasflip Yea i was gonna enlist and do airforce rotc to become an officer

Average Mate are you on enlisted side now in the Air Force ?

Already mentioned down below.

What type of Officer? Have you been talking with an Officer recruiter? Good to know your requirements and make sure you hit all your wickets.

E-1

If you are a veteran they pay you E-5 housing allowance with dependents for the zip code your school is located. You must attend at least one in class course to get this. Also this does not pay for food. For all source information you can always check the veteran affairs website which breaks all of this down.

@@NICKYMGTV so a nice old man willie Nelson look alike no joke wants me to use his gi bill to help me go back to a welding trade school. Is that possible?

Not unless you’re married and he has already transferred it to you. With the way things are going I believe this benefit will likely be very little for kids and spouses very soon.

@@NICKYMGTV its I do believe Vietnam ect vet...

Go Army. Better advancement opportunities and leadership to put up with. Although, I wouldn’t recommend Combat Arms for the most part

Reiji Minato yeah no way I’ll go with the army respect to everyone who does but that’s the only military branch I couldn’t see myself in but I do appreciate the feedback

Consider FTS(Navy) route if you want considerably better advancement and less to no deployment, kinda like 9 to 5 jobs. Atleast that is what I heard anyways

Noodle well I want to deploy and go on a aircraft carrier and be able to go see different countries in all honesty.

@@gtxixclipxix4019 If you don't mind me asking, why are you so against joining the Army? Not trying to pick a fight or anything, genuinely curious.

Not here if you put the time in. Many of the classes there will follow a format of discussion post done by Wednesday/Thursday, responses by Sunday. The work like papers and exams are typically on Sunday as well. I found myself doing school work twice a week sacrificing a Sunday.

@@NICKYMGTV thanks for advice appreciate it.

Went to national earned my associates can confirm nickys post is accurate 👌

Trash

Don’t waste your hard earned TA and personal funds. There are two great programs. If you’re a resident of NYS, tuition at any university or college at State University of New York (SUNY) or City University of New York (CUNY). To qualify, you’ve to make less than $125K per year. Also, agree to reside and work in NYS. This program covers both campus and online delivery formats. Next, it’s the NC Promise Tuition Plan at 3 designated UNC-System universities: ECSU, UNCP & WCU. NC residents pay $500 per semester and taking up to 15 credit hours. For nonresidents, tuition is $2500 per semester and the same number of courses. This is especially great if one already has completed at least 7 to 10 courses.

Nah it’s still two years

@@rondelfrederick3390 it's really not. I just applied for it. At least not for the Marines.

@@Smittz How's college in the marines ?

@DailyCigar not fun. Just do your GI Bill when you get out and they literally pay you to goto school and not have a job.

@@Smittz Would you say its possible to do college while in the marines tho ? I'm currently 17 years old very determined to be a marine .

Per navy guidance no. 120 credits total. However TA could change back over time as well. This has changed every couple years it seems

NICKY MGTV It would pay for IT certifications that have not been acquired?

Thinh Pham navy cool pays for certifications and is different.

Not just sailors all military. I’m in the army.

This varies on the school. For example my program i'm applying to does not accept CLEP. Just be aware of your intentions.

NICKY MGTV I heard there’s few universities that accept 90+ credits from CLEP or anything so is that okay? Plus my recruiter emphasized taking some of the tests

Honestly if you find a school that accepts them good on you. I’m not saying don’t do them, I’m just advising before you put in your free time studying the CLEP study material to ensure the school you want a bachelors from will accept them and give you credit.

Suh dude

What do u think about AMU?

1. They are regionally accredited. 2. 'Military' in the name throws me off as predatory to be honest. 3. If you're transferring you're likely okay just make sure the other school accepts credits. 4. If you are using the degree for commission or government job it likely wont be a major issue, but other places it may. While I do not believe the name of a school is the only determinant of employment. It is also naive to believe it does not have any bearing on employ ability. Also I should note the further away you are from academic years you are less likely to have people value your degree and be more interested in your work experience and skills.

Thank you for the information

Imma get this nursing degree now