Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI)

U.S. Coast Guard

Amount variesRolling, so apply through a Coast Guard officer recruiter

Who can apply: Students already enrolled in college; U.S. citizens and permanent residents; 2.5 GPA or higher.

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College sophomores and juniors can get two years of tuition, books and fees plus a salary of about $2,200 a month and leadership training, then attend Officer Candidate School and serve as Coast Guard officers after graduating. Eligibility includes attending a federally designated Minority Serving Institution.

What you'll need to apply

  • Application through a Coast Guard officer recruiter
  • Minimum GPA 2.5
  • Score of 1100 on the SAT, 23 on the ACT or 109 on the ASVAB GT
  • Pass the commissioning physical standards, including normal color vision
  • Must have about 60 college credits, be age 19 to 27 and attend a federally designated Minority Serving Institution. Some sources list a 3.0 GPA, so confirm with a recruiter. You serve as a Coast Guard officer after graduating

The sponsor's page only listed some of what's needed, so this list may be missing items. Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

Eligibility

  • • Minimum GPA: 2.5
  • • Must already be enrolled in college (not open to incoming high school seniors)

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