{"id":5686,"date":"2026-09-08T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thirstier.news\/tips-for-funding-your-education-while-serving-veterans\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T20:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:30:00","slug":"tips-for-funding-your-education-while-serving-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=5686","title":{"rendered":"Tips for funding your education while serving Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:64px;--awb-padding-top-medium:32px;--awb-padding-top-small:18px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<article class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1rem;--awb-padding-right:1rem;--awb-padding-bottom:1rem;--awb-padding-left:1rem;--awb-padding-right-medium:4%;--awb-padding-left-medium:4%;--awb-padding-right-small:4%;--awb-padding-left-small:4%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:56%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.4285714285714%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.4285714285714%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-1 prose\" style=\"--awb-font-size:1.125rem;--awb-line-height:1.5;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>If you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re a healthcare professional thinking about a career at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the paycheck is only one benefit to consider. VA has successfully built one of the most generous education benefits ecosystems in the federal government, which can help you fund your education, pay off loans and enter into a VA career debt-free. <\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to learn more about VA\u00e2\u0080\u0099s major scholarship and loan repayment programs, and how you can serve our nation\u00e2\u0080\u0099s heroes without financial burden.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loan repayment options<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few options available to help pay down or pay off a student loan. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Choose a healthcare career providing top-notch care to America\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Veterans and receive student loan repayment of up to $200,000 at $40,000 per year through\u00e2\u0080\u00af<a href=\"https:\/\/vacareers.va.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/EDRP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EDRP<\/a>. You can search for EDRP-eligible openings on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/search\/results\/?k=EDRP&amp;p=1&amp;hp=public\" rel=\"noopener\">USAJOBS<\/a> by using EDRP as a keyword.<\/li>\n<li>Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (SELRP): SELRP provides loan repayment to residents and fellows in exchange for a commitment to clinical service at a VA facility after graduation. Learn more about SELRP eligibility <a href=\"https:\/\/vacareers.va.gov\/career-guidance\/student-loan-repayment\/\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Employees with federal student loans may be eligible for this\u00e2\u0080\u00af<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/manage-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/public-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">national loan forgiveness program<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarship programs<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond loan repayment, VA also funds education on the front end through scholarships tied to a service commitment.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP): <a href=\"https:\/\/vacareers.va.gov\/career-guidance\/va-scholarship-programs\/#health-professional-scholarship-program-hpsp\" rel=\"noopener\">HPSP<\/a> covers tuition and provides a stipend for students pursuing a healthcare discipline in exchange for a period of service at a VA facility after graduation.<\/li>\n<li>Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Professionals Scholarship Program (VIOMPSP): Students seeking a degree or certificate in visual impairment or orientation and mobility can receive a scholarship through\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vacareers.va.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/VIOMPSP-flyer.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">VIOMPSP<\/a>. In exchange, you agree to a 3-year service obligation in a VA facility.<\/li>\n<li>HPSP Vet Center (Readjustment Counseling Service) Scholarship: The HPSP Vet Center (Readjustment Counseling Service) Scholarship supports healthcare professionals who are pursuing a full-time education in a behavioral health discipline, like psychology,\u00c2\u00a0social\u00c2\u00a0work, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counseling,\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c2\u00a0marriage and\u00c2\u00a0family\u00c2\u00a0therapy. Learn more about eligibility <a href=\"https:\/\/vacareers.va.gov\/career-guidance\/va-scholarship-programs\/#hpsp-vet-center-readjustment-counseling-service-scholarship\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These opportunities are worth exploring for anyone still in school or considering going back for an advanced clinical degree while already employed by VA.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review job postings thoroughly. EDRP, SLRP and similar reimbursements are tied to specific positions, so check USAJOBS for eligibility and award amounts before you apply.<\/li>\n<li>Keep an eye on application windows. SELRP, as well as HPSP and other scholarship programs, run on annual cycles rather than rolling admissions. Check <a href=\"https:\/\/vacareers.va.gov\/career-guidance\/va-scholarship-programs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">VA Careers<\/a> for updates.<\/li>\n<li>Attend a virtual scholarship event. HPSP holds regular Thursday office hours for prospective applicants and award recipients. Review our <a href=\"https:\/\/vacareers.va.gov\/events\/#scholarship-events\" rel=\"noopener\">events page<\/a> for details on how to join.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join our mission<\/h2>\n<p>The programs above can help you fund your education while healing our nation\u00e2\u0080\u0099s heroes. If you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re all about Veterans like we are, explore the benefits of a rewarding VA career at <a href=\"https:\/\/vacareers.va.gov\/job-news-advice\/tips-for-funding-your-education-while-serving-veterans\/\" rel=\"noopener\">VA Careers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;width:100%\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:64px;--awb-padding-bottom:32px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" 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fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" 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fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 0.429vw + 1.114rem, 1.5rem)\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/149094\/rural-profile-exploring-fargo-north-dakota\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Rural community profile:\u00c2\u00a0Exploring\u00c2\u00a0Fargo, North Dakota\u00c2\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-font-size:clamp(1rem, 0.286vw + 0.943rem, 1.1rem);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>If you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re All About Veterans like we are, consider a career built in one of VA\u00e2\u0080\u0099s 500+ rural medical centers like Fargo, North Dakota. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion-flex-column fader-card post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" 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fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing)\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/149089\/from-application-to-offer-vas-hiring-process\/\" target=\"_self\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:3px;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 0.429vw + 1.114rem, 1.5rem)\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/149089\/from-application-to-offer-vas-hiring-process\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">From\u00c2\u00a0application\u00c2\u00a0to\u00c2\u00a0offer: Understanding\u00c2\u00a0VA\u00e2\u0080\u0099s hiring\u00c2\u00a0process\u00c2\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-font-size:clamp(1rem, 0.286vw + 0.943rem, 1.1rem);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>VA is taking active measures to streamline the hiring process via the new 30-day hiring model. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion-flex-column fader-card post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" 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fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing)\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148926\/recruiter-advantage-landing-first-clinical-role\/\" target=\"_self\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:3px;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 0.429vw + 1.114rem, 1.5rem)\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/148926\/recruiter-advantage-landing-first-clinical-role\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">The recruiter advantage: Landing your first clinical role\u00c2\u00a0at\u00c2\u00a0VA\u00c2\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-font-size:clamp(1rem, 0.286vw + 0.943rem, 1.1rem);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>Connecting directly with a VA recruiter can take the guesswork out of your job search and help you find the right fit faster. 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