Can the Coast Guard pay for medical school?
Both the Reserve and Guard offer the Medical and Dental Student Stipend Program (MDSSP) for medical students and the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) for residents. The obligation for these programs is one year of service in the Reserve for every six months you receive the stipend.
Does the Coast Guard offer college scholarships?
Like other branches of the military, the USCG offers college scholarships as inducements for potential recruits, and for the families of active service members. Other groups supporting the USCG also provide some scholarship funding.
How do I apply for the health Professions scholarship Program?
STEPS TO APPLY
- STEP 1: CONTACT AN ARMY RECRUITER Reach out to an Army medical or local recruiter to schedule a preliminary interview to learn about joining the Army health care team and the HPSP application process.
- STEP 2: ORGANIZE NECESSARY PAPERWORK Gather your transcripts, letters of recommendation and test scores.
What is the Coast Guard CSPI program?
CSPI is a program designed for motivated individuals who demonstrate a high caliber of academic and leadership excellence and who desire to serve their country in the United States Coast Guard.
Does Coast Guard have doctors?
Unlike some other military branches, such as the Army, the Coast Guard does not have a dedicated medical corps. Doctors and other medical professionals can also commission with the U.S. Public Health Service and be detailed to the Coast Guard.
How long do you have to be in the Coast Guard to get free college?
Lifetime credit hour limits for TA are as follows: 130 semester hours for undergraduate work, and 40 semester hours for graduate work. You must be on active duty or a reservist on long-term orders greater than 180 days to qualify.
Does the Coast Guard have an ROTC program?
While the U.S. Coast Guard does not have an ROTC initiative, interested students can explore a similar training program, the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI). The goal of these college-level programs is to train future officers to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.
How does the Health Professions Scholarship Program work?
The Army, Navy, and Air Force offer a service scholarship to students who attend medical and dental school programs. If accepted, students receive full coverage of all tuition/fee charges as well as reimbursement of health insurance costs and other related school expenses.
What military branch pays for medical school?
If you are not aware of what I am talking about, it is the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). The HPSP pays the medical student to attend medical school and train with a military residency in return for the medical student’s commitment to practice medicine in the military.