Negotiating AF HPSP contract?

[Asia]

Hi All,

I've been recently awarded the AF HPSP and after a lot of thought decided to go for it.

I am a few weeks from being sworn in and signing a contract and that's where my question comes in. I read the contract and it seems pretty standard to me but I keep hearing rumours that you can have additional stuff added to your contract. It will probably sound naive and uninformed, but.... like what? If there are perks I could get, I'd like to be aware of them. But until you're aware, you can't really ask for them, can you. Or maybe they're things I don't care about so no asking necessary.

I realize that many of you will be tempted to tell me that I didn't do my research, that the HPSP sucks, and not to do it. I respect your opinions, but please don't bother. I know it's not the dream option but in my particular situation, it'll hopefully work. I've already decided to do it, I just want to make sure I won't get screwed more than necessary And I did as much research as I could and put in about 6 months of going back and forth before deciding to do it.

So, what is negotiable in a HPSP contract?

I really appreciate your input.

Cheers.

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[67echo]

honestly, most things can be negotiated into a contract with the military. However, since you've already been offered a contract, that means that your packet already went thru the board and its a little late to be changing things. Plus, just for the fact you were awarded the HPSP makes you 1 of very very few. Congrats on it! I would sign it as is and be done with it.

 

[tootoo30]

They can't make any changes to your contract after you are sworn in and it is signed. Since you are taking a scholarship, there is little room for negotiations. When I joined, I negotiated a sign on bonus, SLRP and a GI Bill increase, the specialty that I picked was very short staffed, but I did not take a scholarship. Just make sure to start a file cabinet for just military documents. Trust me you will be glad you did.

 

[Asia]

Hey, thanks to the both of you. I guess I'll go shopping for that file cabinet this weekend and then calmly wait for to be sworn in...

soon-to-be Lt. Asia