So I am currently enrolled in a community college and am taking prerequisites for bigger four-year institutions' nursing programs. I grew up as something of a military brat, but there's still a lot I don't know about the military, and what I'd especially like to know is what will joining do for me.
To be specific, I would like to go to an out-of-state school for my remaining two years of nursing school to get my bachelor's. And I was wondering, will joining a branch of the military help to pay for some of that out-of-state tuition? Do I have to be part of an ROTC program? Does it depend on the school I apply to or the branch I join? Do I have to serve on active duty for a minimum amount of time before the military will pay me back for service, or is there a way to complete my bachelor's first and then have the military help pay off some or all of the loans?
Currently, it sounds perfect to be an army nurse and be part of the reserve, but I'm wondering how I'd get there and how finances will work.
I know it's a brave, bold, and admirable thing to serve my country, but before I decide I want to swear in, I want to make sure that financially, this is the best thing to do.
Sorry for the lengthy post, but all tips, stories and links will be appreciated! :)
