Sounds like what someone who thinks it's still possible to save enough money for college by stashing part of their allowance and working part-time jobs in high school would say.
The military will not only pay for college but also advanced degrees. Even payback prior school debt. End of the day I as a parent or a taxpayer don't owe anyone a college education. Nobody paid for mine and I turned out exceptional through get this....the work ethics I learned in the USMC. How about that!