How do the GI bill work

Question

I want to enlist in the Army with a 4 years active and 4 years inactive contract as a firefighter because I like about 2 hours away from Fort McPherson. After my 4 years of active duty, do I then get to go to college(I want to be a lawyer)? I don't completely understand it. I will be a senior in high school next year, and there is no way I will be able to pay for college so I figure the Army would be a good solution. Thanx in advance.

Answer 1

After you complete 3 years of active duty, you will receive full GI Bill benefits. All you have to do is be enrolled in a program that grants a degree or certificate and then fill out the appropriate paperwork. You will fall under the new GI Bill benefits which should cover the costs of most reasonably priced schools.  

Answer 2

You can learn all about the new GI Bill for you here..

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/200...

Just be sure you understand that you will have to serve your country and that may include being shipped to places you might not want to be in..