Military service can lead to immediate post-military employment or additional education at the college level. Tuition benefits can be an important benefit of military service. However, it is important for you to know that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which guarantees rights and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, does not cover uniformed personnel branches of the military. No particular accommodations are made, except for civilian employees.

Tests Required
Before enlisting in any branch of the armed forces, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). This series of tests measures your reading, spelling, math, mechanical, and general knowledge. The tests usually screen out individuals who cannot perform adequately in basic skill areas. One way to prepare for this exam is to get a workbook called Practice for the Armed Forces Test, by Solomon Wiener and E.P. Steinberg (Arco Publishing). This book is available in bookstores, online stores, and most public libraries.  Another way to prepare for the ASVAB test is to join an online practice course.  Keep in mind that even if you pass the exam, you are not necessarily guaranteed placement in an appropriate training program that will fit your strengths and needs.