Nursing Students
If you’re a nursing student opting to serve full-time in the Navy, you could get up to $34,000
to help pay your way through nursing school through the Nurse Candidate Program (NCP).
This includes:
• An initial grant of $10,000
• Plus a stipend of $1,000 a month for up to 24 months
To get details about nursing opportunities through the NCP program, contact a Medical
Officer Recruiter.
Recruitment and Application
Requirements for selection:
You must be a U.S. citizen.
Cannot have reached your 42nd birthday by the time you are commissioned and on active
duty.
You must be able to meet the Navy’s physical fitness standards.
You must be enrolled in an accredited educational program resulting in a BSN within 24
months of starting the program.
2. Active Duty Service Obligation:
One to 12 months of NCP scholarship results in an Active Duty Service Obligation of 4
years.
Thirteen to 24 months of NCP scholarship results in an Active Duty Service Obligation
of 5 years.