Many Army Reserve units now offer the innovative ECS program, which lets you finish college without interruption. ECS allows deferment from mobilization and deployment — giving you an uninterrupted path to your college degree. Now you can pursue your goal of completing college with the peace of mind that you won't be deployed. You will still be able to take advantage of the Army Reserve's valuable training and benefits.

As a Soldier in the Army Reserve, you can take advantage of the Montgomery GI Bill as a way to pay for a college education. Depending on how long you enlist, you can get up to $11,988 to help pay for college.

Up to $333 per month for 36 months for full-time students

You can add up to $683 per month to your MGIB for up to 36 months with the “Kicker”. “Kicker” amounts vary with job and rank, and certain rules apply for eligibility.

Up to $24,588 on top of your MGIB for college

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.

Full tuition paid

Pay off your student loans more easily with the Army's College Loan Repayment Program. To take advantage of this program you must enlist in the Army Reserve for six years.

Up to $40,000 for selected specialties to repay college loans

Does your student loan qualify? Talk to a Recruiter to find out.

If you'd like to take college courses while you're in the Army Reserve, we'll help you pay for them. Available for approved courses, tuition assistance covers 100% of course costs up to $250 per credit hour.

Up to $4,500 per academic year

The Army Reserve wants you to take advantage of your educational benefits. In the Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP), we partner with over 1,800 colleges and universities to make it easy for you to get into college and start earning credit.