<p>A lot of guys joined the military for college money and found themselves walking night patrols in Fallujah. So there are risks. One benefit, however, is that after serving on active duty in the military, a student is considered independent and Mom and Dad’s hefty salaries are not counted in determining eligibility for financial aid. Marriage has the same benefit. So encourage your kid to marry the high school honey instead, divorce is still marginally less risky that an actual war zone.</p>