True, True. But there are also sign-on bonuses and loan repayment programs for dentists in the military. It might not be the absolute best way to pay off loans, but if you want to serve then it's an option
I was told that I am “PRO YES.” And 52 people are selected in that category but only 48 scholarships are available. So the board was finalizing who will get the scholarship.
I have not received my final select letter and/or commissioned yet. If it matters, I am from the Bay Area (CA) where we are considered a major hotpsot as well.
I'm in the same boat for army. Scroll is approved but don't have final selection letter yet, so haven't commissioned yet. My recruiter is near Atlanta and I message him frequently for updates.
From what my recruiter has said, my scroll came back from congress and that was when I was notified I was selected. The final approval is an official memorandum from the Health Services Directorate saying I can commission and move forward with my contract. Not sure what is correct anymore, but my recruiter has been do HPSP recruiting for a few years so I hope it's right. He's good at responding promptly and tries to keep me as informed as possible.
I texted my recruiter and he said my SCROLL was released and that he also is not aware of the final selection letter. He also said things are slow because of the COVID-19 dilemma and that I need to graduate before I am able to commission.
After you were pro recommended, did you hear any answer from your recruiter like you are finally selected or your scroll is released?
My recruiter said my Scroll came back same time I was pro recommended. Not sure if you had to get some type of medical waiver, because I did, so that may be why mine was sent to Health Services for final sign off.
Lol you owe all that money back to the military
I just received it now after so long.
Was this for the Army?
Yeah!
Congratulations man! I'm still waiting on mine :'(
I suppose your recruiter is wrong. I started processing around May last year, did an interview in late October, and got accepted in January 2020. (3 year AF )
Were you a D1 in August of 2019?
Yes. if I were you, I would contact recruiter in different area to get the support.
I processed with both the Army and the Navy and they knew about each other. I also wanted to increase my chances. I received Army and commissioned a few weeks ago.
It stated that in the applicant processing agreement for the US Army. PM me if you would like to see the document itself. You just received the Army 4 year?
Interesting. I received the 4 year for Army and commissioned and signed my contract last month. Guess it depends on your recruiter.
I applied for both Army and AF, and recruiters from both branches knew. It shouldn't be a big deal, but to be safe you can be upfront to the recruiter about it. Say you prefer their branch, but you also want to ensure you get the scholarship. At the end of the day, if you get offered two scholarships you get to make the decision and they can't stop you. It's better to be upfront, because you don't want to waste time with 1 recruiter and have them bail on you if they find out you're trying to get into another branch. If the recruiter decides to work with you despite knowing you're applying to multiple branches, great! If they refuse to work with you, find another recruiter
I’m a two year AF recipient and I got commissioned at the end of Feb. I got my first stipend on the 15 of May.
I signed the contract at the end of January, and still haven't got it. Did you get back paid the stipend that is owed back to your signing date?
Yes, you will get it all back. Your stipend begins on the date you commissioned, even if it comes late you'll still get the full amount
OH wait a second. When do you start school? The stipend only begins once you've signed the contract, taken the oath, AND have started school, whichever comes LATEST. So if you've taken the oath and signed the contract, but your school year doesn't start until Fall, you don't get the stipend until starting fall
