Policy Options for Military Recruiting in the College Market: Results from a National Survey

Presents the results of a national survey of college youth on their level of interest in military enlistment under various hypothetical programs. Reports the results of a national survey of college youth who were offered a series of hypothetical enlistment programs and were asked to rate their level of interest under each program. A USD65,000 college loan repayment program and a program allowing dropouts to enlist directly without first returning to college generated the most positive enlistment propensity.