housing allowance

[iatrosB]

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Hey all. Does the housing allowance offered while in the military medical school provide a decent apartment or house. I have a family so I need a two bedroom at least. Housing is expensive in Maryland, is the allowance enough to live comfortably on? Thanks!

 

[GoNavy]

Hey all. Does the housing allowance offered while in the military medical school provide a decent apartment or house. I have a family so I need a two bedroom at least. Housing is expensive in Maryland, is the allowance enough to live comfortably on? Thanks!

I think it is between 1400 and $1500/month if you are married. Enough to rent but not buy.

 

[Homunculus]

I think it is between 1400 and $1500/month if you are married. Enough to rent but not buy.

it depends on if you are willing to commute. we are purchasing a 3br townhome in laurel and i'll be commuting to walter reed and national naval (right by USUHS) and our monthly mortgage is under 1500/month. buying is do-able (and probably a smart idea with the way things appreciate around here) but you have to put some work in to find the place you 1) want and 2) can get.

 

[kedhegard]

Dumb question: Is this just for USUHS folks?

 

[iatrosB]

Homunculus, or anyone else who can respond, is there housing assistance from the medical school. I mean, do they help you find a place to live or are you on your own?

 

[iatrosB]

Dumb question: Is this just for USUHS folks?

Yes, this just applies to the military medical school in Maryland.

 

[denali]

iatrosB,

You may use the services of the Housing Referral Office up at the NNMC. They can be reached at 301-295-6564. Additionally, many flyers can be found around campus advertising places to live.

 

[GMO_52]

I found the Housing Referral types unhelpful a while back. Both NFCU and USAA have "membermove" type programs. I've used the NFCU one twice and found it to be quite helpful/useful in the home buying process.