Military loans are an excellent resource that allows you to receive funding for school by making school more affordable. A military loan allows you to begin or continue your education. To receive a military loan, you must be enrolled in the military. Unlike traditional loans, military loans are paid back to the military, usually in installments over a certain period of time. As an option, you can elect to have the loan paid back directly from your pay. Read on to learn how to get military loans.

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     There are several websites that you can go to in order to find military loans. http://www.usmilitaryloans.org/ is one of them.

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     To apply for a loan through US Military Loans, Inc., you must be a member of the US military OR a federal employee. If you have a credit score above 700 and can establish a monthly allotment, you have an excellent chance of being approved for a loan. Send them an email at usmlusa@aol.com to get the process rolling.

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     After you fill out the loan form, you will be emailed a Unit Commander Authorization. You will need to email or fax a copy of your most recent LES or pay voucher. Once approved, sign and return the contract and the money will be deposited within your checking or savings account.

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     If you want to complete the form online, right now that is not an option at http://www.usmilitaryloans.org, that page is currently under construction. Instead, you can visit https://secure.pioneermilitarylending.com/PMLcom_sec/beginLoanApplication.do?partner=127540&tpcustom1=c-military_loans&CTSession=null

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     For this website, you must be a full time active duty member of the US military OR 20 year retired member OR Department of Defense GS-6 + This site also requires LES.

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     When you get your military loan, know that you can now afford a wonderful education that will only serve to further enrich your life and allow you to be all that you can be.