Would I still be able to apply for HPSP to pay for DPT after putting in an Ed Delay to pursue DPT in a civilian school?

2021-06-01T15:43:14-04:00

My goal is to be a 65B Physical Therapist Active Duty in the Army. I am a current MS3 Cadet and a Green to Gold Scholarship recipient. I have researched about Army-Baylor PT program and my stats seems a little low with 3.59prereq and 3.8cumulative. I am now debating if I want to put in an Ed Delay and pursue DPT in a civilian school. My only problem is my GI Bill will be exhausted for my Bachelors degree. So my question is, would I still be able to apply for HPSP to pay for DPT. Also since Im already going to owe TIS from Green to Gold, would this guarantee me going back Active after DPT school? Thank you for your time!

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jun 1 at 2021 4:07 PM

2021-06-01T16:07:16-04:00

HPSP doesn't cover DPT programs.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Jun 1 at 2021 4:24 PM

2021-06-01T16:24:56-04:00

3.25 is prereq GPA not 3.59

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Jun 1 at 2021 5:36 PM

2021-06-01T17:36:38-04:00

If you are an MS3 are you finishing up your third year of college with a year left? If so, tighten that shot group up and get it done.

Response by CDR Terry Boles made Jun 2 at 2021 12:45 PM

2021-06-02T12:45:56-04:00

As a PT myself, the Army-Baylor program is so competitive with very few seats allocated to each branch of service, and all the PTs I know ended up going to a civilian school as civilians; then back Active Duty. My suggestion is to buckle down and get your GPA up, and whatever other prerequisites needed.

I also suggest you touch base with the Army-Baylor program and discuss your desires, and options. I would think a conversation with Army-Baylor will be very beneficial and provide lots of thought what your options might be.

Best of luck!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2021 7:26 PM

2021-06-02T19:26:20-04:00

I don’t think your stats are too far off the mark for Army-Baylor. Shoot me an email and we can talk specifics. I believe I’m the only Michael Beggs in the global.

Response by COL David Petray made Jun 8 at 2021 7:51 AM

2021-06-08T07:51:15-04:00

Google US Army Physical Therapy program. Tons of information and ways to contact them directly. The Army is desperate for PTs so they should be eager to talk to you.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2021 1:44 AM

2021-07-25T01:44:33-04:00

Yes talk to the AMEDD recruiters for details but I think it is possible

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2021 4:53 AM

2021-07-25T04:53:18-04:00

You may have to request Ed delay prior to branch accessions. I know one cadet that did this for chiropractor school. You probably will branch MS and they will put you in the USAR OADO control group. Basically, your unqualified and non deployable until you finish your schooling.

I don’t know if HPSP can be used for DPT. You may have to use whatever ed delay covers and then the rest make loans or use tuition assistance.