Free Military Prep Tools
Seven interactive tools built to help you make the right call. Pick the one that fits where you are right now.
Available Tools
Branch Quiz
Answer 8 questions about your goals, lifestyle, and priorities. Get a personalized branch recommendation with a full explanation.
Take the Quiz → ASVAB PrepASVAB Score Estimator
Adjust four sliders to match your practice scores. Get an estimated AFQT percentile and see which branches and jobs you qualify for.
Estimate My Score → Pay & BenefitsEnlistment Bonus Calculator
Select your branch, job category, and contract length to estimate your potential signing bonus range before you commit.
Calculate My Bonus → Career FitMilitary Job Matcher
Set your ASVAB score, top interest area, and branch preference. We'll surface matching jobs with requirements and bonus estimates.
Find My Jobs → Side-by-SideBranch Comparison Tool
Select 2, 3, or 4 branches and compare them across pay, deployment frequency, fitness standards, bonuses, and more.
Compare Branches → VeteransVA Disability Calculator
Calculate your combined VA disability rating and estimated monthly compensation using official VA math and 2026 pay rates.
Calculate My Rating → Plan AheadMilitary Retirement Calculator
Estimate your pension under Legacy High-3 and BRS, including TSP projections, using real 2026 DoD pay tables with all 24 pay grades.
Calculate My Retirement → Chapter 35 DEAChapter 35 Eligibility Checker
Answer 5 quick questions and find out if you or your dependent qualifies for Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance benefits.
Check Eligibility → Chapter 35 DEAChapter 35 Benefit Rate Calculator
Select your training type and enrollment rate to instantly see your monthly DEA payment using 2026 VA rates, including OJT and apprenticeship breakdowns.
Calculate My Benefit → Chapter 35 DEAChapter 35 Application Checklist
An interactive 24-item checklist covering every document, form, and step to apply for Chapter 35 DEA, from confirming eligibility to receiving your first payment.
Open Checklist → GI BillGI Bill Housing Allowance Estimator
See exactly what Monthly Housing Allowance you'd receive at schools in different cities, using 2026 BAH rates and your enrollment rate and benefit tier.
Estimate MHA → GI BillGI Bill Benefits Remaining Calculator
Enter how many months you've used and see the total value of your remaining GI Bill entitlement, housing allowance, tuition, books stipend, and academic years left.
Calculate Remaining →Guides That Go With These Tools
The full explanations behind the numbers our calculators estimate.