Is there an age limit for joining the Health Professionals Scholarship Program (HPSP)? Do they have a tattoo policy?

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:03:59 -0400

A friend of mine wrote to me and is looking for answers on the Health Professionals Scholarship Program. She has never served. Her husband is a USMC veteran. She is applying for the HPSP and here are the questions:
(1) is there an age ceiling here, meaning if you are over that age you are ineligible or need a waiver?
(2) she has some tattoos- how does she know if these will create an issue?

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Aug 21 at 2017 5:04 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:04:52 -0400

Ran out of room in my question text. My last question was: if you have gone through this or know someone who has gone through it, can you pls share any advice on the experience? Thanks!

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Aug 21 at 2017 5:56 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:56:40 -0400

If she can meet the age and tattoo policy to become an Active Duty Officer after Medical School, nothing but being accepted would stand in the way.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Aug 21 at 2017 6:12 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:12:32 -0400

She would have to graduate from med school before age 42.

Tattoos are not an issue unless they are on the neck, or visible like a sleeve, or racists/sexist/gang related/etc.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2017 6:06 PM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:06:50 -0400

Aaron where is she located? She may contact the (NRD) Navy Recruiting District in her area and ask for a Navy Medical Officer Recruiter's point of contact to ask for additional information. The NMOR will most likely blueprint for eligibility.

I hope this helps.