Veterans CAN! (VCAN!)
The UAB School of Nursing offers the Veterans Career Advancement in Nursing (VCAN!) initiative for military veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and National Guard members who wish to transition into a professional nursing career and earn a BSN degree. Visit the link for eligibility requirements.
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UAB Army ROTC
UAB Army ROTC trains students for commissioned service as Army officers. Contracted cadets in the Advanced Course are eligible for full tuition scholarships or a $5,000 per semester room and board provision. Visit the link for eligibility requirements.
Contact the Recruiting Operations Officer:
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Samford Air Force ROTC
UAB students may participate in Samford University's Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFROTC) program as satellite students. AFROTC is designed to allow Birmingham area students to earn a commission in the United States Air and Space Forces while pursuing a college degree in almost any academic major. Visit the link for details.
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Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
HPSP allows students attending professional schools, such as the UAB Heersink School of Medicine or UAB's optometry and health professions programs, to have their education fully funded by the U.S. Armed Forces in exchange for a service commitment. HPSP is administered by military recruiters, not UAB Veteran Services. Program details are available for each branch: