Table of Contents
- 1 Is it possible to join the military without a high school diploma?
- 2 Can you join the Marines at 17 without a high school diploma?
- 3 What military branch can you join at 17?
- 4 Can you join Marines at 17?
- 5 Is ASVAB hard?
- 6 Does the military check school records?
- 7 How old can you be to join military?
- 8 Do you get paid more in the military if you have a child?
Is it possible to join the military without a high school diploma?
While you can join the military without a high school diploma, you still need to complete the General Educational Development (GED) program or have college credits for consideration by military branches.
Can you join the Marines at 17 without a high school diploma?
If you want to be enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and be in the age range 17-28. If you are holding a GED instead of a high school diploma, you are required to pass the ASVAB test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) with a score of at least 50.
Can you join the military at 17 in high school?
You must be at least 17 years old (17-year-old applicants require parental consent). You must (with very few exceptions) have a high school diploma. You must pass a physical medical exam.
What military branch can you join at 17?
Military Age Requirements by Branch of Service
| Branch | Active Duty | Service Academies |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 17-35 | 17-23 |
| Marine Corps | 17-28 | 17-23 |
| Navy | 17-39 | 17-23 |
| Air Force | 17-39 | 17-23 |
Can you join Marines at 17?
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO BECOME A MARINE? You must be 17 years old to contact a Marine Recruiter and enlist in the Marine Corps. If you meet those requirements, please contact a local recruiter by requesting more information. You will also receive information in the mail about the Marine Corps.
How much does military pay a year?
U.S. Army basic pay Private (E1): $20,797.20 per year. Private (E2): $23,310 per year. Private First Class (E3): $24,512.40 per year. Corporal (E4): $27,151.20 per year.
Is ASVAB hard?
The P&P-ASVAB contains some very easy and very hard questions, but most are of average difficulty. The CAT-ASVAB software adjusts to your ability level and administers questions that are best suited for you. If you are above average ability, you will receive questions that are above average difficulty.
Does the military check school records?
For the most part school records are not documents that are reviewed by the military, nor any agency or investigator doing a background check. If your school maintains good records, which many schools don’t, and archives them for longer than a year or two, they may still be available for an investigator to check out.
Can you go to boot camp at 17?
Here’s how it works: You enlist while you’re still a junior (you must be 17 years old to enlist and have permission from a parent or guardian), finish that year and attend Basic Combat Training during the summer between your junior and senior years.
How old can you be to join military?
Age Limits for Enlisting You must be at least 17 to enlist in any branch of the active military. The oldest you can be to enlist for active duty in each branch is: Coast Guard: 31. Marines: 28.
Do you get paid more in the military if you have a child?
Does military pay increase per child? No. The only rates are “BAH with dependents” and “BAH without dependents”; It does not increase for every additional child/ dependent. On another note, COLA does increase based on family size.