Can you join the military if you have bankruptcy or repossession on your credit?
Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ascent Law LLC You can join the military even if you have bankruptcy You can join the military even if you have bankruptcy or repossession on your credit. Just be prepared to explain it when they ask. I wanted to join the military, but I found out I couldn't if I had bankruptcy or repossession on my credit history. What can I do? Steps on your path to a military career The first step on your path to a military career is deciding what branch of the service you'd like to join, whether it's the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps. And while many young people choose to go this route when they graduate from high school or college, some older student veterans may find themselves in the same place: faced with the decision of which branch to join. With all of these options in mind, it's easy for someone who might previously have had a bankruptcy or repossession on his credit to feel discouraged about his chances at joining the military. Afte...