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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They provide and excellent education. It's that simple. Of course, that comes with significant strings attached, and you need to be aware of and okay with them.[/quote]

It's not "strings attached."  They want to sign up.  [/quote]

They are still strings. You owe them when you graduate. You can't transfer the credits anywhere else, which is what a friend's kid ended up doing despite this because it turned out to not be a good match for him.[/quote]

Yes, credits from service academies can be transferred to other colleges. My child went to a service academy and I am on the parent Facebook page. Lots of kids leave at the two year mark before they have to commit and their academic coursework fully transfers to their new colleges.

The “strings” are that you have to serve five years active duty and then three years reserve after that to fulfill your commitment. You are likely to deploy more than once during that time and could be sent to dangerous places. 
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