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ESEA Military Opt-Out Form
The ESEA Military Opt-Out Form allows parents or guardians to prevent schools from sharing their child’s contact information with military recruiters. Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, schools must provide student information to the military unless a parent or student formally opts out. Submitting this form ensures the student’s information remains private.
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a multiple-choice test that measures a student’s strengths and skills in areas like math, reading, and science. It’s used to help students explore career options and, if they choose, can also be used to qualify for military service
- ASVAB Career Exploration
- ASVAB Fact Sheet
- Sample Questions | ASVAB
- What to Expect When You Take the ASVAB | ASVAB
- Sample Test Questions
Learn about the United States Military Branches:
Learn about the U.S. military branches | USAGov
- United States Air Force
- United States Army
- United States Coast Guard
- United States Navy
- United States Space Force
United States Service Academies
- U.S. Military Academy (West Point)
U.S. Military Academy Candidate Timeline - U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
- U.S. Air Force Academy
- U.S. Naval Academy
Military Colleges
According to Today’s Military, senior military colleges (SMCs) provide students with both academic education and structured military training, much like service academies. These institutions are recognized worldwide for their prestige and tradition, and they offer financial aid opportunities for eligible students. All SMC cadets must take part in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program; however, only those who receive an ROTC scholarship are obligated to serve in the military after graduation.