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The military is comprised of 12 branches: 5 active duty and 7 part-time duty. Click HERE for a full list of the military options and enlistment process.
Enlistment Requirements
Enlistment Requirements
There are a few requirements to join (or enlist) in the military. You must:
Be 18 (17 with parental consent).
Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
Have a high school diploma (preferred), but a high school equivalent such as the GED may be accepted.
Take the ASVAB test (see more information below).
Offered through West Chicago Community High School and military recruiting offices.
Used to determine job placement.
Each job and each service requires a different score.
The best source of this information is a recruiter.
Pass a physical fitness exam.
*NOTE: Some jobs may have additional requirements.
Education and Training Benefits
Education and Training Benefits
The military provides paid on-the-job training and reimbursement for college courses and degrees.
Click HERE to find out more about the ways that the military can help active duty, veterans and their families pay for college.
military rep visits
military rep visits
Military visits are posted in google classroom. To be added to the Military/College Rep Virtual Google classroom, use the following code:
6gtqxfo
6gtqxfo
military recruiters at weGO
military recruiters at weGO
You can research on your own or contact recruiting offices of your desired military branch. Additionally, recruiters for each branch of the military visit West Chicago Community High School during the year. See the schedule for each branch below.
Air Force- They reach out to us when they can come.
Army-Third Tuesday of the month
Army National Guard- Second Tuesday of the month
Marines- Third Thursday of the month
Navy- Second Thursday of the month
U.S. Coast Guard- Last Wednesday of the month
asvab testing
asvab testing
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test is required for students choosing to enlist in the military. It is available to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Sign up in the Counseling Office. Read more about this test by clicking HERE.
For ASVAB Test Prep Resources click here.
Fall Test Date: Wednesday, Oct. 1st , 2025
ASVAB Career Seminar/Results Review: Wednesday October 15, 2026 at 8 am in Commons
A military recruiter will help you review your results and understand what they mean in terms of career goals.
Interpretation session video.
Spring Test Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
ASVAB Career Seminar/Results Review: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 8am in Commons
A military recruiter will help you review your results and understand what they mean in terms of career goals.
Interpretation session video.
Questions? Contact WEGO counselor, Ms. Navarro- mnavarro@d94.org or Mr. Engel- gengel@d94.org
FINANCIALS
FINANCIALS
**Paying for college in relation to the military. If while in the military, student can attend college and have it paid for. Once out of the military, a college student can use the GI BILL to pay for college. If a student goes to college while in the military, they will still have use of the GI BILL to be used by them, spouse or child for college costs.
There is also an Illinois Veteran’s Grant worth $180,000 for any veteran who served one year active duty that can be used at any Illinois State School.
ROTC & NROTC
ROTC & NROTC
ROTC are a group of College-based officer training programs for training officers for various branches of the military. The Navy has its own ROTC program called NROTC. Students can apply for ROTC/NROTC scholarships. A student may receive a merit-based scholarship covering all or part of college tuition in exchange for active military service after graduation of college.
Students with a Minimum ACT score of 22 or an ASVAB score of 74 may apply. (1000 SAT score)
The typical standard for scholarship reward is a 24/25 ACT score or an ASVAB score of 80.
Other things considered for ROTC scholarship are: Volunteer Work, Sports/Club involvement
If a scholarship is granted and recipient feels the military training program and military is not an option for them, they withdraw from the agreement at any time. If they drop from the program at the end of the first year, the money does NOT have to be paid back. AFTER THE FIRST YEAR, a student who drops from the program will have to pay the scholarship amount back.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
MyFuture.org-Career interest inventories, with additional resources for students looking for a career/connection to the Military.
Service Academies-For students who want to experience a military environment while getting a first-class education, the five service academies offer fully-funded tuition.
Today's Military Jobs-Explore these careers, learn about compensation and pay, and discover how the skills you learn in the Military can help prepare you for civilian employment afterward.
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