Health Services Collegiate Program
The Health Services Collegiate Program is designed to provide financial incentive for students in designated health care professions to complete degree/certification requirements and obtain a commission in the Medical Service Corps (MSC)
Benefits:
Active duty status as an Officer Candidate First Class (OCPO1)/E-6. Receive a military salary with housing allowance anywhere from $4,000 to $5,600 month* while attending school.
Incentive to promote to E-7 pay rate if you refer someone into the Navy
A Comprehensive free health-care benefits package for you and family
Time in this program counts towards retirement.
Earn vacation while in this program.
You pay for tuition, books, and other school expenses.
* Navy HSCP housing allowance based on graduate school location. Increased offer amounts available in areas with higher cost of living.
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
Citizenship - Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Age - Complete your degree by age 42, pass a medical examination and background investigation.
Education - Must be enrolled in or accepted for transfer to an accredited college, university or school of study for a designated health profession. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to apply. Must complete studies/training as full time students attending all normal school sessions (3 semesters), and must maintain GPA of at least 3.0 after selection.
Service Obligation:
Minimum of three years active duty
Programs eligible for HSCP:
- Medical School
- Dental School
- Health Care Administration
- Environmental Health
- Industrial Hygiene
- Audiology
- Pharmacy
- Podiatry
- Entomology
- Physician Assistant
How to Apply:
To apply for or receive additional information on the Navy HSCP program contact:
HMC Matthew Galbraith
NTAG Empire State
Medical Programs Manager
Cell Phone: 516-689-4331
Email: matthew.k.galbraith.mil@us.navy.mil