Further your education — even while deployed
Education benefits are a key factor in military enlistments. Many service members pursue higher education during their career, with around 25% of active-duty personnel using tuition assistance for over 665,000 courses annually. Military-affiliated students often have non-traditional paths, balancing college coursework with military and family obligations.
Experts believe it is possible to succeed in all these areas simultaneously, but certain strategies are necessary. Further guidance on navigating education while in the military is available from organizations such as Service to Service, a nonprofit that provides free counseling to military veterans and servicemembers. They emphasize the importance of communication with schools and professors.
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