College or The Army?

coolguy40
Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:55:46 +0000

Nevada has some of the lowest tuition rates in the country, and computer science is the most employable degree you can get out of college. Military is one of those decisions you make because you REALLY want to do it. Otherwise it tends to be a very miserable way of life. Often, what the recruiter tells you and what actually happens to you after you get in are two very different things.

You can have a degree and avoid financial pitfalls by doing a few very simple things

1. Work like crazy during summers and part time during the semester. Savings can be used for some of the tuition costs

2. Go to a community college. If you think about it, your first two years are classes no one really cares about. Tuition is super cheap and you could get through your first two years debt free.

3. Live at home and go to school, if you can. If your parents live in Las Vegas, go to UNLV. This will enable you to only have to worry about books and tuition and loans can be minimized.

4. Whatever loans you do take out will be worth it if they're kept to a minimum.