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Hi everyone,
I recently got accepted to dental school (1 month ago - NYU) and hurried to get all my paper work done along with my physical for the Army HPSP scholarship. I worked so hard in less than 2 weeks to get myself board ready by March and then was approved which really made me happy at that moment (4 year hpsp). I commissioned shortly after and felt like I made a very good decision to save myself tons of money for the future. The past 2 weeks, I've been feeling uneasy about my hurried decision to do the HPSP. I've had added this extreme stress on my life with problems overeating, drinking, and not being to sleep at night knowing that I signed my autonomy and freedom to the US Gov't.
I initially wanted to do the HPSP because both my roommates are doing it as well and I had support from my parents who think the military is a walk in the park or some dream job. I've finally come to realize that I chose to do the HPSP for the wrong reasons. I wanted to know if it is possible to get out of my contract at this point. I've commisioned already and took the oath of office but at this time, have not received any benefits from the Army, no training, no stipends, no tuition, and no reimbursements. Basically, I just signed the contract and have not started dental school yet.
IS there any way I can get a honorable discharge? I don't think I would be willing to work in the medical service corps but I wouldn't mind working for a VA hospital for 1 year or 2. Is there any way I can negotiate terminating my contract but still give back a little to show that I'm sorry for wasting their time? Please, any suggestions would be really welcomed here
Edit: I want to ask my recruiter but maybe some of you guys or gals, can give me some advice first.
I recently got accepted to dental school (1 month ago - NYU) and hurried to get all my paper work done along with my physical for the Army HPSP scholarship. I worked so hard in less than 2 weeks to get myself board ready by March and then was approved which really made me happy at that moment (4 year hpsp). I commissioned shortly after and felt like I made a very good decision to save myself tons of money for the future. The past 2 weeks, I've been feeling uneasy about my hurried decision to do the HPSP. I've had added this extreme stress on my life with problems overeating, drinking, and not being to sleep at night knowing that I signed my autonomy and freedom to the US Gov't.
I initially wanted to do the HPSP because both my roommates are doing it as well and I had support from my parents who think the military is a walk in the park or some dream job. I've finally come to realize that I chose to do the HPSP for the wrong reasons. I wanted to know if it is possible to get out of my contract at this point. I've commisioned already and took the oath of office but at this time, have not received any benefits from the Army, no training, no stipends, no tuition, and no reimbursements. Basically, I just signed the contract and have not started dental school yet.
IS there any way I can get a honorable discharge? I don't think I would be willing to work in the medical service corps but I wouldn't mind working for a VA hospital for 1 year or 2. Is there any way I can negotiate terminating my contract but still give back a little to show that I'm sorry for wasting their time? Please, any suggestions would be really welcomed here
Edit: I want to ask my recruiter but maybe some of you guys or gals, can give me some advice first.