@knowstuff and @CupCakeMuffins
So your idea is to reduce the overall cost of college and people can either pay out-of-pocket or join the military to make up the difference? It seems your “mandatory military service” would only be for low income families. The military isn’t a scholarship service, and my brother, who’s retired Air Force, would dearly love for people to quit spreading rumors that it is. It’s a career for people who want to serve.
My state already offers free tuition to families who earn less than $125k. It’s a great deal for families who live within commuting distance of a school. Students have to work in state for 1 year for each year they receive a grant or it converts to a loan, but that’s still a great deal.