Im 20 with student loans trying to join the Air Force?

I have 24,000 in student loans...i know some say that you can tget in with large amounts of debt...but does student loans count...i have good credit..i have 2 years of college behind me...no other bills except cel fone and student loans...will this effect my chances...and are thier any ways the air force can help me pay this bak beside sme comin out the pocket