Other Postsecondary Options
Military Service
Students can get a better understanding of the training options available to them from the US Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines.
(Links for more information are on the left)
- ROTC (Reserved Officers Training Corps) or other officer-training programs: students receive financial assistance to attend college in exchange for a commitment to serve in a branch of the armed forces of active duty that is usually four years, and four years of reserved duty. For more information, click on the link below.
- United States Military Academy: Students with strong academic backgrounds and good physical abilities can apply to earn a 4-year degree with all expenses paid. Successful applicants must receive an appointment to an academy (link for more information on the Military Academy below)
Apprenticeship
Paid on-the-job training with class instruction in a trade or profession to obtain credentials
- Earn a competitive wage while you learn!
- Gaining work experience
- Hands-on training and applying it to real-world situations
Employment
Going straight into the workforce may be the best fit for some students. Benefits include:
- Making income right away to support yourself or your family
- Gaining real-world experience
- Flexibility in schedule
- Note: there may be limited earning potential, and limited job opportunities.
(Check out the link below for more information!)