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HPSP Program Details

Accreditation

All programs of studies and academic institutions must be within US territories and accredited by recognized, approved, and active agencies. These details are verified at the time of application.

Licensure

All healthcare occupations are required to meet all VA qualification standards and maintain current registration with an active, unrestricted license in the specific discipline in which the scholarship is awarded for and practice independently as a healthcare practitioner. 

Advanced Clinical Education and Training

Any type of advanced clinical training, education, residency, internships, must be approved by the Secretary of Veteran Affairs in an accredited training program leading up to eligibility for any licensure, registration, credentials, board certifications and meeting all VA qualification standards based on the program of study and healthcare occupation in which the scholarship is awarded for.