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Army Reserve Programs,
Options, and Educational
Incentives
CPT CHRIS ARMIJO
US ARMY HEALTHCARE RECRUITER
877-719-0807
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rograms an p ons
(Army Reserves 1 weekend a month 2 weeks ayear)
Specialized Training AssistanceProgram (STRAP)
Health Professional Loan RepaymentProgram
Special Pay
Eligibility
Units
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Specialized Training Assistance
Program (STRAP)
Meet basic eligibility criteria
Paid $2062 per month
BSNs pursing Masters in Anesthesia,Psychiatric, or Critical Care.
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Specialized Training AssistanceProgram (STRAP)
Obligation:
All STRAP obligors incur a serviceobligation of 1 year for every 6 months orportion thereof in which funds have been
received
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Entitlements
$20,000 maximum per year for the firsttwo years and $10,000 for the third or theremaining balance of the loan or loans,
whichever is less.
Health Professional Loan
Repayment Program (AR)
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Health Professional Loan
Repayment Program (AR)
On each anniversary date, (actual signing
of contract), any authorized eligible loanwill be considered for repayment.
Has been secured for at least 1 year prior
to the current anniversary date
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Health Professional Loan
Repayment Program (AR)
Eligibility:
Have loans that are made, insured, orguaranteed through a recognized financial oreducational institution
AMEDD officers with critical wartime AOCmust be a member of the Selected Reservesto receive HPLR at any time
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Health Professional Loan
Repayment Program (AR)
The following repayment restrictions apply:
The repayment cannot exceed theoutstanding balance.
Loan repayments previously made cannot
be reimbursed Payment is to the financial institution, not
the officer
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Special Pay
Provides special pay for RNs with a BSNjoining the Army Reserve
Ranges from $5K to $60K
BSN must be from NLNAC OR AACNaccredited school
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Eligibility
Age - 21-52 y/o (can be waived)
US Citizen can be permanent resident to
join Reserves Physical Required meet height/weight
standards
Law Violations Background check, SecurityClearance
Professional Requirements - Credentials
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Reserve Units (TPU)
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Reserve Units (TPU)
Troop Program Units (TPUs), orReserve Units.
Traditional reserve program which
includes a commitment of (1) weekendeach month and a (14) day annualtraining event at some point during theyear.
Members train 16 hours/month + 2weeks/year
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Reserve Units (TPU)
Training may be performed at the unit, amedical treatment facility or, withapproval from the assigned unit, trainingmay be accomplished through CME or
attendance at professional conferencesor military schools. Army Reserve medical units may
support large military health care
facilities or augment other medical unitsduring training exercises.
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Contact Information
CPT Chris Armijo
1-877-719-0807
