Army National Guard and Army HPSP

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Can I apply to both the Army National Guard and Army HPSP?

I live in New Jersy and they give a free tuition for being in the Army national guard. And along with the monthly stipend of $1,600, I think I can cover all dental school expenses. But the HPSP is a nice option too.

 

[teeth63a]

If you're referring to the ARNG Student Recruiter program, I don't think it's in effect anymore, but I could be wrong. The current bonuses from the Guard are the $25,000/ year bonus or the Health Profession Loan Repayment Program for
250K paid out in 40k increments each year, with the last year being 10K.

The ARNG SRP was a good option if you didn't want to go into active duty right out of school.

Quick answer is that yes you can apply to both.

 

[teeth63a]

I just contacted the local AMEDD ARNG recruiter here...

http://www.nationalguard.com/careers/medical-professional-officer/healthcare-bonuses-and-loans

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Medical and Dental Student Stipend Program (MDSSP)

The Medical and Dental Student Stipend Program (MDSSP) is an incentive based program targeted to medical and dental students. This program will offer medical and dental students a monthly stipend of at least $2,060. In return, each participant will incur a one-year service obligation for every six months (or part thereof) for which they receive the stipend.

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Not worth it unless you' really need the cash. Basically, while a student you get $2060 a month for 6 months, which incurs a 1 year commitment. So basically for a full year of stipend, you incur a 2 YEAR commitment. For four full years of stipend you get Coming right out of school, you can get the same amount of money ($25,000) for a ONE YEAR commitment.

So if you take the four full years of stipend, you incure EIGHT YEARS of commitment, and you're PROBABLY NOT eligbile for the special pay bonus or the HPLRP concurrently.

Also, my recruiter confirmed that the Student Recruiter Program has no funding. So your choices are basically HPSP, Special Pay Bonus, HPLRP or MDSSP.

 

[krmower]

Can I apply to both the Army National Guard and Army HPSP?

I live in New Jersy and they give a free tuition for being in the Army national guard. And along with the monthly stipend of $1,600, I think I can cover all dental school expenses. But the HPSP is a nice option too.

No. Army National Guard is a totally different beast from the Army.