VA HPSP 2024 Scholarship Program

AE89, CNA · Feb 21

Have you looked into the Nurse Corps scholarship? I was thinking of applying for that one because you only have to work for 2 years ( I think) after you graduate. Good luck!

https://bhw.HRSA.gov/funding/apply-scholarship/nurse-corps

chempansy · Feb 21

AE89 said:

Have you looked into the Nurse Corps scholarship? I was thinking of applying for that one because you only have to work for 2 years ( I think) after you graduate. Good luck!

https://bhw.HRSA.gov/funding/apply-scholarship/nurse-corps

Oh nice! I haven't seen this one before. I'll definitely look into it. Are you attending a private school as well? I was looking into the navy nurse candidate program.

However after thinking about it, it wouldn't be worth it for me in the end. I am however considering joining the air force next year. I was already considering military and I've heard nothing but great things about the Air Force.

c0y0t3ugly · Mar 6

Hi! I am in the process of applying to HPSP program as well for a graduate program. My only hesitation is after reading a few other experiences is it seems to be a bit disorganized and the sites you have the option of choosing from after graduation are slim. As for the Nurse Corps this is a GREAT program but there are a few things to be aware of- they only ever distribute awards to those who's EFC is below 6206 (2023 numbers) and they don't release awards until September so usually your school has already started and you have to commit without knowing if you have gotten the award. The other thing is you aren't limited by location after you graduate but you do have to work in a primary care/mental health/community health facility. So it just depends what kind of sacrifices you are willing to make for the first couple years (FYI both start at a 2 year minimum service obligation and increase from there). If you qualify for both though, I recommend applying for them both and then evaluating that.

**txnurstud, CNA** · Apr 27

c0y0t3ugly said:

Hi! I am in the process of applying to HPSP program as well for a graduate program. My only hesitation is after reading a few other experiences is it seems to be a bit disorganized and the sites you have the option of choosing from after graduation are slim. As for the Nurse Corps this is a GREAT program but there are a few things to be aware of- they only ever distribute awards to those who's EFC is below 6206 (2023 numbers) and they don't release awards until September so usually your school has already started and you have to commit without knowing if you have gotten the award. The other thing is you aren't limited by location after you graduate but you do have to work in a primary care/mental health/community health facility. So it just depends what kind of sacrifices you are willing to make for the first couple years (FYI both start at a 2 year minimum service obligation and increase from there). If you qualify for both though, I recommend applying for them both and then evaluating that.

Hello! That is exactly what I did...applied for both...Nurse Corp does offer more flexibility with service obligation; however Nurse Corp sends out a W2 each year that will require you to claim the scholarship funding as income so you may want to talk to your tax preparer (or CPA) that does your taxes on how Nurse Corp may affect your federal taxes. HPSP is not taxable meaning you will not receive a W2 or have to report the HPSP funding. Just wanted to spell that out while you compare the two scholarships. Again I applied to both scholarships to evaluate whichever one extend an offer first.