Would my high school grades have any benefit when I enlist in the Air Force?

My orginal plan was to apply and hopefully attend the air force academy in colorado. But after taking my sat's and reviewing my overall high school grades, ive accepted that it will not happen. Insteat, im planning on enlisting in the Air Force and go to college that way. Although not good enough for the academy, my grades are still pretty proficient. I was wondering if good grades in high school would make any difference when I enlist?

Ross

There is also the afrotc "scholarship program" and "college program." While most "scholarship program" scholarships are awarded to students planning on technical majors, that is not the case with "college program" scholarships. Are your grades and SAT scores competitive for the "scholarship program":
http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/hsschol/eligibility.php
It is also possible to prep for a year and then apply to the Academy:
http://academic.nmmi.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=8&bc=1
http://www.nmmi.edu/prep/faq.htm
http://www.nmmi.edu/business/newcosts.htm
http://www.nmmi.edu/FinancialAid/index.htm
There is financial aid available for students with identified need, however a student must fill out the FAFSA by May 1 to have priority:
http://www.nmmi.edu/FinancialAid/index.htm
The college will make a financial award based on the information submitted. It is not uncommon for a very expensive private university to end up costing less out of pocket than a low cost public university.
AFROTC is available at many junior colleges through cross town school agreements:
http://airforcerotc.berkeley.edu/_crosstown-schools.htm
[20 of the 36 cross town schools are junior colleges.]
It is also possible to direct commission to the Air Force through USMMA:
http://www.usmma.edu/military/usaf/index.htm
http://www.usmma.edu/military/
Calculate regular military compensation at the link. Location makes a significant difference due to the housing allowance(BAH.) Single Enlisted Sailors and Coasties ranking below E-5, Enlisted Marines and Soldiers ranking below E-7, Enlisted Airmen below E-4 live in the barracks and do not collect BAH:
http://www.defenselink.mil/militarypay/mpcalcs/Calculators/RMC.aspx
2nd Lt( Army, Air Force, Marines) = Ensign(Navy, C.G.) = O-1.
1st Lt( Army, Air Force, Marines) = Lt JG(Navy, C.G.) = O-2.
Captain( Army, Air Force, Marines)= Lt(Navy, C.G.) = O-3.
Advancement to O-2 around the 18th month.
Advancement to O-3 by about 42nd month
Good Luck!

Jennifer K

No, all they care about is that you have the diploma.

Michael R

I think only college credits can give you any benefits. I'm joining the army and I'm going to promoted up one rank with that alone.

Emily H

They will actually be more interested in your ASVAB score.

Lori

No, but learning more now will help with your ASVAB. It will also help when you enlist, if you want to do college while on active duty. Trust me, the more study now the easier it will be to study when you enlist.

gman

No.

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