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Military Dependent Education Benefits
Cal Vet Benefits - dependents of military veterans can have tuition benefits for UCs, CSUs and community colleges. Contact your Placer County Veterans Services Office at (916) 780-3290 for process and application verification. See CalVet for more information.
Cal Vet Benefits - dependents of military veterans can have tuition benefits for UCs, CSUs and community colleges. Contact your Placer County Veterans Services Office at (916) 780-3290 for process and application verification. See CalVet for more information.
VA Education Benefits - for students of parents that have been killed or disabled, contact the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for benefits information. Tuition, books and housing may be covered.
VA Education Benefits - for students of parents that have been killed or disabled, contact the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for benefits information. Tuition, books and housing may be covered.
Joining the Military
See CCC Newsletter for announcements for military recruiter visits and ASVAB testing information and dates.
Keep in mind: Recruiters cannot force you to sign anything, guarantee a specific job, promise a duty station, or waive enlistment requirements. If any part of the offer does not meet your expectations or needs, it’s okay to walk away. Don’t sign until you are fully informed and comfortable with your decision.
ASVAB Career Exploration
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program includes a validated aptitude test and interest assessment.
ASVAB results are used to guide career exploration and potential military service area fit.
Western Sierra typically hosts the ASVAB once or twice per year, typically in January.
Military Recruiters
Questions to consider:
Am I a good fit for military service?
Would it be beneficial to start with college, possibly with an ROTC program, then join the military at a higher rank?
What are the academic, mental health, and physical health requirements?
What should I know about the commitment, benefits, and basic training?
What are the differences between part-time and full-time service? What about enlisting versus becoming an officer?
Can I attend college while serving in the military?
If so, what financial aid options are available? Realistically, how much of my college costs could be covered?
How can I translate military experience into a civilian career?
What should I do now to prepare?
Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Pass the Physical Examination.
Meet With a Counselor and Determine a Career.
Take the Oath of Enlistment.
Report to Basic Training or Delay Entry Program and report later
Remember, a recruiter can answer any additional questions you may have about the enlistment process.
Military Academies
Military Academies
Military Academy Summer Seminars
Military Academy Summer Seminars
United States Military Academies offer week-long summer programs for prospective cadets during the summer. Summer programs are highly selective, and students are advised to apply to more than one branch of the military. Summer seminars provide an inside look at academy life, where academics, athletics and professional training are important to the development of national leaders.
If you are considering a military academy appointment and a career as a U.S. military officer, an academy summer seminar is a great way to find out if this is a good fit for you. Summer seminars are open to current sophomnores and juniors. Applications are available in January and deadlines vary, but are strictly enforced. Students may apply to more than one branch (some apply to all four). Students may attend more than one summer seminar, but timing can be tricky.
ROTC Scholarships and Other Programs
ROTC Scholarships and Other Programs
ROTC Scholarships
ROTC Scholarships
An ROTC Scholarship is a highly competitive, merit-based award that covers the cost of college. In exchange, you commit to serving as a commissioned officer in the military after graduation. The application process is handled nationally through centralized military boards, entirely separate from standard university admissions.
Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a CSU located in the San Francisco Bay area and offers a unique college opportunity with a military style optional program and highly successful job placements. One summer is spent on their ship the Golden Bear.
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