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Military

National Guard 

  • Description:

    • The Army National Guard is made up of Citizen-Soldiers who train part time, close to home, until needed. Since 1636, each state has had its own militia. These became the foundation of today's Guard units (this was mandated by the Constitution in 1787). The Guard mobilizes to protect U.S. domestic interests in times of conflict or natural disaster and may be deployed internationally alongside full-time troops when the situation demands. Today's National Guard consists of approximately 340,000 troops from all U.S. states and territories.

  • Benefits:

    • 4 years of 100% FREE tuition to any state school in Illinois. ***To include UIUC, EIU, ISU and Parkland**

    • Monthly stipends and a paycheck equaling close to $1000 a month while attending college full time (In your pocket)

    • $20,000 bonus

    • A resume that includes Military service

    • Knowledge and experience in several career fields

    • Pay for your education FIRST and THEN you can go Full-Time in any branch to complete a career in the Military as Enlisted or as an Officer. Or you can just take your education into the civilian world and choose not to pursue a military career. It gives you options once you have the degree in your hand

  • For more information, please contact Mr. Chun.

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Joining the military is a post-secondary option that may benefit some students. Some things to note are: 

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  • You can get more information about each branch online, at the armed forces recruitment center (1807 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign, IL), or you can meet with a representative at Centennial High School. It is HIGHLY ADVISED to meet with a military representative with Mr. Chun, and with your family present. 

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  • You can choose to go to college first, then enlist into the military. This program is called the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), and many times, they pay for your tuition! 

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  • Do not feel pressured into making a decision.This is a big and important commitment! 

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Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

  • Most military branches have a ROTC program at different universities. Some schools may not, so please check with the school you are interested in to see if a branch exists at that school.

 

  • You would start your service commitment after you graduate from college, as an officer, which is a higher rank than the entry level. Usually you will be serving the military with a job that is related to your major. 

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  • Many times, this program will pay for your tuition and/or your room and board in college. 

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  • Usually applications are due by winter, so if interested, please contact the ROTC program at the school you are interested in, or talk to Mr. Chun. 

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