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Army National Guard Split-Option Enlistment (17–18 year olds)
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Pays you
Amount varies
BCT/AIT: E-1/E-2 pay (~$2,000–$2,500/month while on orders). Monthly drill pay during school year (~$300–$400/month). GI Bill Kicker: $350/month for 36 months if qualifying. Enlistment bonus: up to $13,000 (MOS/state-dependent; not guaranteed). State tuition waivers (varies by state; some cover 100% in-state tuition). Federal Tuition Assistance: up to $4,500/year.
Enlist at 17 (with parental consent) as a HS junior; complete BCT summer between junior/senior year; return for senior year + monthly drills; complete AIT summer after graduation. MOS credential earned + GI Bill Kicker ($350/mo) + up to $13,000 enlistment bonus + state tuition waiver. COMMITMENT: 6-year obligation. NOT a gap year — flag accordingly.
- Term
- 10 mo–12 mo
- Where
- Nationwide (BCT at federal training bases; drills at state armories)
- Housing
- Not provided
- Airfare
- Not covered
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Citizenship
- See eligibility
Verified 8/26/2026 · www.nationalguard.com