If you have made the wise choice to attend college and are considering your degree options, studies toward becoming an Army engineer may be a great path toward a rewarding and fulfilling career.

As you begin thinking about your educational prospects alongside military service, consider that many degrees can benefit your career both in the Army and in civilian life.

If you’ve set your sites on the Army and on attending college, the Army ROTC program may be a great option for you.  Not only can the ROTC program open the door to becoming a commissioned officer, it can also allow you to get your degree without the burden of student loans.

If you are enlisted in the Army and have also chosen to attend college or graduate school, you probably already understand that a delicate balancing act is called for in order to achieve your goals. Striking a balance between college and military life can be challenging, but it's certainly possible with planning, preparation, and clear goals.

If you've made the decision to go to college (and good for you if you have!) now comes the decision of where to attend. If you are eligible to receive money for college from the Army, a financial aid package from a particular school (perhaps including an ROTC scholarship or other funds) may influence your decision in favor of that college. But other factors will certainly play into your decision. Now, one of those factors will be how you want to attend college -- on a traditional campus or online.

As you prepare for your future and your career, you likely are considering what type of college -- and what type of degree -- is best for you. Keep in mind that the Army offers plenty of options to get money for college to help you complete your degree, but which degree you choose may have much to do with the amount of time you want to spend in school right now, and your career aspirations.

Whether you are attending college with the help of scholarships or other financial aid, it always helps to find ways to save money while in school. Lowering the amount of money you spend on college supplies -- like books, electronics, paper goods, dorm supplies, and others -- is a great way to help lower your overall monthly college expenses.
 

Whether you are attending college with an Army scholarship or other financial aid, almost all university students can benefit from taking steps to save money and reduce expenses. Fortunately, with a bit of planning and research, many college students can find numerous ways to save money on everyday expenses, as well as more costly expenses like room and board.

If you are in the process of researching colleges and universities, there are plenty of factors you are likely considering... availability of Army scholarships, financial aid packages, student life, college location, majors offered, etc. One factor that you may also be looking into are the popular college rankings. The rankings offered each year by publications like U.S. News and World Report, the Princeton Review, and others do offer some great insight that may be useful...

If you are considering college, attending an Historically Black College or University may be a good option for you. For many students, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) offer many advantages, from their history and legacy to a highly supportive environment that fosters success. Some HBCUs also offer specific scholarships that you may be eligible for.