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If you are interested in the military, R.O.T.C. and service academies
can be a great way to obtain an excellent education with little or no debt.
There is a military service obligation for graduates of a service academy
or R.O.T.C. Typically, the commitment is four or more years, but it can
be longer for certain positions such as pilots and navigators.
It is important to start early in applications for service academies and R.O.T.C. Service academies require a nomination from a senator or congressman, which takes time for a selection process. It is best to apply for R.O.T.C scholarships at the end of junior year of high school.
The service academies
The United States Service Academies offer an excellent education in addition to rigorous military and physical training.
- United States Military Academy (West Point, NY) [Army]
- United States Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD) [Navy and Marine Corps]
- United States Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, CO) [Air Force]
- United States Coast Guard Academy (New London, CT) [Coast Guard]
A lesser known academy that offers opportunities to become an officer in several branches of military service is: The United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, NY) [U. S. Merchant Marine; also possible Marine Corps, Navy, Army, and Air Force].
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (R.O.T.C.)
R.O.T.C. allows you to attend a regular college and serve as a cadet going to an R.O.T.C. class and other weekly R.O.T.C. activities.
There are many scholarships available for the different services.
Graduate school
If you are interested in pursuing a career in law or medicine, there are opportunities to attend graduate school and then serve your country as a judge advocate general (JAG) or medical professional (doctor, dentist, or nurse, for example) in the military.
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