college debate

[Dan]

Originally posted by EricTheBald
I had the Montgomery GI bill when I was in.

Best. Deal. Evar!

I payed in $100/mo for 12 months and got back over $25,000.

Was that 25 for just one year, or was it 25K every year for the years that you were in college?

[Kenpokev]

I have a son a couple years younger than you who is considering going through the ROTC program in our local college. While the competition for the 4-yr scholarships is difficult, the 3 yr and 2 yr are more available. I recall the Major mentioning something about enrolling in the program and a combination program with the National Guards that held you in college as long as you were attending classes and no academic probation. It seemed to be a way to insure the student would stick with the program, yet not have to be a 3.5GPA kid to qualify.

In any event, I would strongly encourage you to consider ROTC as well.