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 anywhere from $4,000 to $5,600 month* while attending school.
· 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:
Health Care Administration Environmental Health Industrial Hygiene
Pharmacy Podiatry Entomology Physician Assistant Audiology
How to Apply:
To apply for or receive additional information on the Navy HSCP program contact:
Thank you,
Very Respectfully,
Rhoneli C. Merilos
Lieutenant, Nurse Corps, USN
RN BSN
BSHS R.T.
Medical Officer Programs
Navy Talent Acquisition Group, Golden Gate
546 Vernon Ave, Suite 271
Mountain View, CA 94043.
Work Cell: (650)-730-8764.
Work email: Rhoneli.c.merilos.mil@us.navy.mil
Civilian Email: Rcmerilos.usnavy@gmail.com