Debt Free Education
Students at the Uniformed Services University have the unique luxury of focusing on their education without the worry of incurring monetary debt. Students pay no tuition or fees, and in fact, receive the full salary and benefits of a uniformed officer throughout their four years at the university in exchange for a seven-year active duty service commitment.
Each student's monthly salary comprises three categories of pay and allowances: base pay, basic allowance for subsistence (BAS) and basic allowance for housing (BAH).
Breakdown of Monthly Salary at Grade 0-1 in 2008
Type of Pay | Without Dependents ($) | With Dependents ($) |
Monthly base pay | 2,555.70 | 2,555.70 |
Basic allowance for subsistence | 202.76 | 202.76 |
Basic allowance for housing | 1,580.00 | 1,878.00 |
Monthly total (gross pay) | 4,338.46 | 4,636.460 |