VA HPSP 2024 Scholarship Program

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Anyone applying for the HPSP program via the VA? I submitted my application Jan 12th for Summer/Fall 2024. It says it takes about 90 days to hear back. The scholarship pays your full tuition and fees throughout your program.

However, you must work for the VA for about 3 years as a service requirement. They even give you a $1300/mo stipend while using the program, and some reimbursement for textbooks. So really, it's more like a loan haha. But it would be a blessing for me to receive it since I'm attending a private school and cost is the most worrisome factor for me right now. I'm paying out of pocket. Also, if anyone has received the scholarship in the past, any input on your experience would be greatly appreciated!

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

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. 

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. 

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