The following programs can help you pay for college or pay off existing student loans.

As a Soldier, you can take advantage of the Montgomery GI Bill and the Army College Fund to pay for your college education. Depending on how long you enlist with the Army and the job you choose, you can get up to $83,448 to help pay for college. All you have to do is give $100 a month during your first year of service. If you select the Army College Fund, the total amount is combined with the MGIB.

• Up to $83,448 to help pay for college with the MGIB and Army College Fund

The Army Reserve offers a selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill up to $11,988. If you qualify for and accept a critical skill position in the Army Reserve you could earn an additional MGIB Kicker.

• Up to $24,588 to help pay for college

Soldiers who served at least 90 days on active duty on or after 11 September 2001 are eligible to take advantage of the Post 9/11 GI Bill which provides up to 36 months of benefits for education at an institution of higher learning. Benefits of the program include tuition, fees, a monthly living allowance, books and supplies. Benefits may be transferred to spouse or dependent children.

College students on more than 700 campuses nationwide can take advantage of the best leadership course in America—Army ROTC Military Science and Leadership. Army ROTC Cadets gain practical experience in management and problem solving while training to become Army Officers.

• College students, or those on their way to college, can compete for full-tuition scholarships, with generous textbook allowances and an annual stipend worth up to $5,000.

The Army College Loan Repayment Program makes paying off your student loans easier.

• Up to $65,000 for Soldiers who enlist full time in the Army for three or more years

• Up to $40,000 for Soldiers who enlist in the Army Reserve for six years

Please E-mail us to see if your student loan qualifies.