Finance Your Medical Education with the U.S. Army - HPSP/FAP/STRAP 202

Finance Your Medical Education with the U.S. Army

The U.S. Army can help pay for your advanced medical degree with one of the most comprehensive scholarships available in the health care field — The F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program. Begin your medical career with unique experience as part of one of the world's most advanced health care organizations. During academic breaks, you'll gain hands-on experience in our advanced health care organization. After graduation, you'll be eligible for our elite residency training programs and take on the Army rank and pay for a captain.

With the commitment to serve as an active-duty or Army Reserve medical officer in the U.S. Army, there are various programs that provide financial support and help you reach your career goals.

For active-duty service there is the Financial Assistance Program (FAP). If you qualify, FAP provides you with an annual grant of up to $45,000 plus a monthly stipend of more than $2,995 throughout your residency. FAP is open to physicians in qualifying medical specialties and you may apply at any point during your residency training, such as Post Graduate Year (PGY) II and above.

For those who want to serve in the Army Reserve, the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) is a financial incentive program for medical residents and fellows in specific medical specialties, providing a monthly stipend in exchange for service as a commissioned officer. STRAP aims to ease financial burdens during training, with a commitment of one year of reserve duty for every six months of financial support.

Benefits may include:

· Full tuition (up to 4 years, depending on specialty)

· Books, equipment, other academic fees

· $2,995+ monthly stipend

· An accession bonus

· Officer's pay during school breaks

· Monthly allowance for food and housing

Requirements:

· Must be enrolled in (or have a letter of acceptance from) an accredited graduate program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico:

For Medical/Osteopathy: Be enrolled in an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy

For Veterinarian: Be enrolled in an AVMA-accredited DVM or VMD program

For Specialty Nurse: Have a BSN from a U.S. accredited program and a current, active, unrestricted RN license

For Counseling/Clinical Psychology: Be enrolled in an APA-accredited clinical or counseling psychology doctoral program

For Optometry: Be enrolled in an accredited optometry program

· A U.S. citizen

· Maintain full-time student status during the length of the program

· Qualify as a commissioned officer

To learn more, visit goarmy.com/HPSP or visit your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to hear about financial opportunities in education and a career in Army medicine.

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