1. is there still a 20,000 signing bonus for the AF?. also i would like to know how much of that are you going to take home after tax..
No signing bonus for AF just Army and Navy.
2. with the monthly stipend.. i think almost 1900 when you are in dental school, how much do you actually get after tax?
Not sure.... stipend is 1992 and after taxes I think it would be in the 1600-1700 range.
3. this is a silly question, but say if i took the scholarship for d-school, and if i find me a wife in d-school, and she was a d-school student too.. wouldn't it be hard for the marriage to work after we both graduate?.(this is acutally the most imporant question).
this is not a silly question by any means and I have also thought about it.... but everytime I read something about it I cannt get a clear answer. So..... I will provide some imput but I would also like to see another answer to this.
What I have understood: you are going to be assigned to a certain base (choosen from a list that you will have filled out). First, in this list, you can put bases that will allow you and your future wife some flexibility to choose a location that will work for both of you. You on base and her off base. Second, I can think that your wife can work as a civilian dentist at a military base.
4. also.. when you get the scholarship.. i understand that you would have to get some officer trainning b/4 entering d-school.. can someone tell me what that is like??
COT is the thing you are thinking of.... http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=647898
I posted this thread and got some go advice.....
5. I'm applying for the AF scholarship rite now, i was wondering if i should also contact a navy recruiter/army recruiter at the same time to apply as a back up.. just in case i dont get it... i heard that recruiter dont like to work w/ you if they know you are doing that.. but its just like applying for d-school, u cant put all your eggs in one basket .. rite?
Each branch of the military has its own pros and cons..... I decided that the AF would be the best for me personally so I only applied for the their scholarship.