Military

Which branch of the Military is right for me?

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test (ASVAB) is required for students choosing to enlist in the military. Read more about this test by clicking HERE.

ASVAB at PSHS

If you are interested in taking a career assessment or joining the military, sign up to take the ASVAB test at Plainfield South during the school day on October 5th. This test is free and available for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. A sign up sheet is in Student Services.

The United States Service Academies educate, train, develop and inspire the future leaders of the military services and our nation. Earn an exceptional education with a guaranteed position of responsibility at graduation. Interested in attending one of the service academies? Register for a virtual admissions workshop: https://www.uscga.edu/serviceacademyworkshop/

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

Reserves Officers Training Corps- General Information

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.

Cadets in College: Top Majors for ROTC Students -Are you passionate about the ROTC? Find the best majors for ROTC students and learn how each major can benefit your military career after graduation by clicking here.