What are the benefits of being a HealthCorps member?
Full-time HealthCorps members receive a modest living allowance ($11,400 annually paid in bi-monthly installments), fully covered health insurance benefits, child care benefits, loan deferment, health-specific training, and unique opportunities for personal and professional development. After successfully completing their term of service, these members receive an education award worth $4,725 that can be used for tuition at college/vocational school or to pay off qualified student loans. Part-time HealthCorps members receive a modest living allowance ($5,876 annually paid in bi-monthly installments); if they work in a full-time capacity (40 hours per week), they are eligible for health insurance benefits and child care benefits. They are eligible for a loan deferment, health-specific training and unique opportunities for personal and professional development. After successfully completing their term of service, these members receive an education award worth $2,362 that can be used for t