I did not finish my ninth grade year in high school so i got my ged. can i still join the marines?

Question

I did not finish my ninth grade year in high school so i got my ged. can i still join the marines?

Answer 1

the Marines will take a limited number of recruits with GED, but only a small number. The reasoning is that they do not want quiters and people with GEDs tend to be quiters. Not all of them, just the majority.

You will need a waiver.  They want to be sure you either had a valid reason to quit high-school or you've learned enough life-lessons since then that you see the error of your way.

Answer 2

Dont listen to these people. I actually tried to join the Marines but I did the same thing you did. They said unless you finished 10th grade in High School, then you cannot unless you have 15-17 in-classroom(No Distance or Online) college credits. A Recruiter did not tell me that, his boss did.

So if you want to join, go get a degree,career diploma,career certificate, or just take general studies or something and get those credits, then you will be able to go for it!

Answer 3

yep

Answer 4

No. You haven't completed 10th grade. Take a semester at a community college. Once you have 15 credits, then you can enlist. You will be able to take classes that will prepare you for the ASVAB! Talk to a recruiter but I do believe this is the only way!

Answer 5

That does not matter.  As long as you have that GED, then that is all you need.  In fact, that is the entire purpose of the GED; to allow those who missed a grade or two or who failed out of high school to get a chance for an education.

Answer 6

Military law states acceptance of a GED only after completion of the 10th grade level in all branches except the Air Force which requires a diploma to join.

Answer 7

You can join any branch of service with a GED.  You will have to get a waiver though, I'm pretty sure.  This shouldn't be too difficult.  Simply an extra piece of paperwork that needs to be signed by a person of higher authority/rank.  The only think that might be an issue is if you have a criminal record that involves a felony.

Answer 8

W/ a GED yes you can join

Answer 9

Sure can!

Answer 10

absolutely

Answer 11

You can join any branch of the military as long as you have a high school diploma or GED. You do have to be at least 17 years old though (you did not mention how long ago you ended your 9th grade year :D)