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[krunna]

i am a 29 male from k read to join am wanting to do the college first program was wondering what all money and or financial aid options come with this also what type of monthly figures are we talking about would i need to keep down a full time job or could i go part time or not work at all i have about 1200 in bills between me and my wife

[britz15g]

Talk to a local National Guard recruiter, benefits vary by state. But more than likely, unless you have a lot of money saved up, you will still have to work.

SSG Ritz

[sgtblack82]

As the previous poster said check with your recrutier, but you defintely don't want to go part-time the military is not going to give you medical for a national guard member, and they wont shell out money until you complete basic and AIT at all. So pending you pass those two there tution assistance (varies on school) there GI bill (need to pass basic and AIT).

[matthew.ritchie]

As the previous poster said check with your recrutier, but you defintely don't want to go part-time the military is not going to give you medical for a national guard member, and they wont shell out money until you complete basic and AIT at all. So pending you pass those two there tution assistance (varies on school) there GI bill (need to pass basic and AIT).

Drilling Soldiers can buy into Tricare health insurance at a subsidized rate. See http://www.tricare.osd.mil/reserve/index.cfm.

If you do decide to serve on active duty, be advised that service as a Soldier is way more than just a job. If you join active duty for money and benefits, then you might not be happy in the long term. Think carefully about what you're getting yourself into.

[sgtblack82]

To clarify what I meant by part time poster is, you dont want to "work" part-time as the good officer said you can buy into tri-care as well. The only downfall is like most health insurance it has its downfall. Tri-Care is only available in select locations, most locations being near a military facility, meaning if you dont live near a base or particpationg tri-care center you have to do some driving. In most cases tri care centers are few and far between .