Hello everyone. I am currently going into my Junior year of undergrad as an ROTC cadet on scholarship. I have done a search but cannot seem to find an answer to my questions about my payback time. First, I know i have a commitment to the Army. Could I pay back this commitment while doing the National Guard Option? Am I eligible for a military residency if I do this? Also, how does the FAP work for the Army and ROTC cadets as far as pay and payback time. Finally, I know I owe either four year active or six years guard because of my ROTC commitment. If I was to take the HPSP could I pay back four years active after residency then do six years in the guard? I appreciate everyone taking the time to answer my questions.
ROTC Cadet, Questions about HPSP, FAP and Guard Option
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1) Yes you should be able to pay it back in the guard, but you have to get a GRFD contract worked out with your school
2) No you wouldn't be eligible for a military residency, which is a huge plus. I would never want to do a military residency anyway
3) See the National Guard med student program thread above for $ issues--it's an incredible deal
4) Don't take the HPSP scholarship--just don't do it
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Oh, btw, forgot to mention, but I'm an ROTC grad who was previously enlisted now in med school with the guard
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Echo this.....list what state you are in and talk to an AMEDD Student Recruiter form the Guard. When you look at the stipend programs and the ASR it is a great option. Additionally, I echo the non military residency option. Right now the HPSP programs , I believe, are at their mission and the AF was over. They can slot you whereever they want.
I am in PA, but the other ASRs have resources for most of the other states.
Best of luck in whatever you decide.
