My grandson, a high school sophomore, wouldn't have a prayer of going to college either . . . if he depended on his parents paying for it. His dad has been unemployed for a couple of years and mom's paycheck barely covers household expenses for the family.
Instead, he expects to get a ROTC scholarship that will cover his tuition, provide a textbook allowance, cover most lab fees, and they'll give him $500 spending cash per month to boot!
He's in the JAFROTC now and loves it! He's one of four Flight Commanders in the school and supervises about 40 cadets.
My homeschooler wanted to join the service, but I started opposing it when Obama became Commander-in-Chief. We’re not far from a military base, would have been convenient, financially a big relief, and the kid wants a legal career. But if you go up the chain and Barack Obama is on top...NO. Flat out NO.
tell him to apply for the army and navy rotc as well as air force. The army scholarships are easier to come by and provide better benefits. You must work very hard in high school to fill out all paper work (on time)for the 4 year scholarship. In the army rotc almost nobody gets a 3 year scholarship after spending a whole year as freshman as a non scholarship student.