Homeless people - can they join the CORPS?

[afraziaaaa]

I am very new to this fine forum. Please forgive me of any mistakes as I am not very computer/forum savvy. I am in need of HONEST answers, no matter how harsh, because honesty is the ONLY way.

Question: Can a person under 28, who is in good health, NO criminal record or mental illnesses, who happens to be HOMELESS for ECONOMIC reasons only be allowed or even considered as a probable recruit? Is this person wasting their time even walking into a recruiter's office. It happens my friend is so ashamed she cannot make a living enough to obtain a place to live, she thinks the MARINE CORPS would give her a place, and some real DISCIPLINE.

I searched the forum using the word "homeless" and found nothing, so please answer my question.

To help you understand more, she has a high school diploma. She left her boyfriend and that is why she is homeless. Freedom isn't free. Sometimes you have to leave a nice place to gain such freedom.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration of my question.

I had nothing when I enlisted, and nobody to depend on. I was bouncing from couch-to-couch getting meals where I could. The Marine Corps made me a man, able to stand on my own two feet. I am sure she would make a great Marine.

[RipLi]

I had nothing when I enlisted, and nobody to depend on. I was bouncing from couch-to-couch getting meals where I could. The Marine Corps made me a man, able to stand on my own two feet. I am sure she would make a great Marine.

I want to THANK everyone in this forum for helping me and my friend - and possibly other people too - with your advice. I really hope my friend makes it cause I will be sure to pass on this info. In all the forums I got great info and advice. Thank you Marines!

I like Drill Instructors!

[ChrrySkoal]

This is more or less some moto not really advice, My profile says the Marine Corps. is my home, thats no joke. Good luck and Godspeed.

[TMM54]

Ten years ago I was in the same boat, or rather under a different bridge.

If you want to, you can, and if there is a will, there is a way.

Best thoughts for your success,

Semper Fi,

Tom