Joining the Air Force While in College?

spinthatrecord
Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:33:22 +0000

Hello!

I am a freshman at the University of North Texas (but not for long, I am transferring next year), and I am thinking about joining the Air Force.

This is a new idea for me, and I haven’t quite discussed it with my family yet. However, I know everyone on my dad’s side would be EXTREMELY supportive–I have several uncles and cousins who were in the Army, Air Force, and Navy. My grandfather was among the first of the Navy Seals. They’ve suggested it to me before, but I am beginning to seriously consider it.

As those of you who have read my posts before may already know, I am receiving no help financially for college. I am taking out loans to pay my expenses, and on top of that am wanting to go to law school. More so than that, I am put in a position where I am paying for all of my own expenses such as my phone bill, any medical bills that may come up (I’m putting off going to the dentist and doctor as we speak, lol)…you get the idea. All of this is very stressful for me as a student, and I realize that joining the military might be the solution to many of my problems. I would get my school completely covered and would be able to pay off the loans that I have already taken out, and I would get great benefits such as free medical care.

I also spoke to a lawyer recently who said that the G.I. Bill covered most of his grad school, so he came out with considerably less debt than others in his field. In fact, I haven’t met anybody who has regretted joining the military.

HOWEVER, I realize that there are serious risks involved and that global tensions are so high that it may not be the safest time to enlist. Plus, I hear boot camp is awful.

Is there anybody on here with any expertise or advice on the subject? How exactly does enlisting work and what is the process like? Would these be a completely terrible idea?