Earn Money For College

For an initial commitment of just $1,200, students can earn more than $35,000 for college! Here’s how:

Through the Montgomery G.I. Bill, Air Force enlisted members agree to set aside $100 per month through payroll deductions for their first 12 months of active duty. Total financial commitment is $1,200. The Montgomery G.I. Bill then makes contributions during the remaining military commitment period for a total benefit of more than $35,000.

After two years of active duty. Airmen may use their Montgomery G.I. Bill money at any approved two- or four-year college or vocational school of their choice. Plus, military training earns college credit through the Community College of the Air Force. The Community College of the Air Force awards an average of 18,000 Associate of Applied Science degrees each year to airmen. In the Air Force, every enlisted member is either a graduate of, or a student of the Community College of the Air Force.

To stretch college dollars, Airmen can earn up to 30 semester hours free — just by passing a test. Base education centers administer College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests, which most colleges accept for credit based on minimum scores.

If that’s not enough, the Air Force also offers up to 100 percent tuition assistance for college courses taken during off-duty time.

Students may also want to look at some of these college scholarship sites found on the Internet. There’s tons of helpful information, and it’s not all about four-year colleges either. They’ll find financial aid for attendance at community colleges, technical schools, and other useful information about grants, loans, and scholarships. One general note of caution that you should pass on to your students: Be wary of financial aid search services that charge a fee! Yes, there are several services out there that use catchy direct mail pieces, with official looking registration forms and serious sounding names. The best rule of thumb to remember is if a service charges to match a student with a scholarship, there’s a good chance that it is a waste of money. We’ve checked out each one of the sites listed below and your students won’t have any problem getting the information they need, and it won’t cost them anything.