Need a plan

Hi everyone. I am 1 year away from starting my 20 month clinical training to complete my BSN (there is a waiting period). I plan to go into either the Public Health Service or the Air Force. I lean more toward the latter but am thinking that the SRCOSTEP program would be extremely helpful in order to have a livable wage happening while I attend school. Does the Air Force have a program which supplies wages in addition to the tuition costs in exchange for time served after graduation? How soon can I apply? I would rather be in the Air Force than the PHS but I have yet to find this vital piece of info. Frankly, the possibility of a paycheck during school is going to make a big difference for us in re: to which path if it is at all possible.

I am in Alaska. The closest health professions recruiter is in Washington. Any thoughts on whether I should speak with the ROTC here at the University or call Washington?

Also, I have four children and a husband who works full time. Are there dependent limits for nursing students/grads with the Air Force? I know they are rather stringent for most branches.

Thank you so much.

Warmly,
Mindy