You can get reimbursed. There is a form (can't tell you off the top of my head), but I believe it is the same reimbursement form for other supplies. I think it just needs some sort of justification.
When it comes to worst case scenario, that is going to be my plan! Thank you.
That made me feel better haha thank you. I will look into it!
Might be branch dependent, but that's not what I have heard. If it isn't required of all students, then it won't be reimbursed. Part of the paperwork requires proof of requirement unless it's the category that doesn't require proof (like NBDE, but loupes does)
From what I've seen, it's a standard thing and already expected. Dental loupe reimbursement is very common, and writing a letter is something that's really just done once. The same justification just gets reused for all the HPSP folks.
Once I start working for them, so once I go in active duty after I graduate?
Authorized 1 pair of loupes up to $1,400 per HPSP career. My time while I'm in dental school is also part of this career, correct? So even if the school does not require loupes, I would still be able to get this reimbursed?
It means 1 pair per enrollment in the program. You should be good to go.
Have you spoken directly with the Navy or your recruiter about your Loupes reimbursement? If so, what did they say? I'm pretty confused now with this whole process and my recruiter seems pretty inexperienced and do not know much about how things really work. Thanks!
Yes. Ask.
