The Army Paid $300,000 Of My Dental School Tuition
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- čas přidán 24. 08. 2024
- Andrew Vo, 32, never envisioned himself joining the military until he saw his hefty dental school tuition price tag and learned about the Health Profession Scholarship Program-a way for Vo to have up to four years of his tuition paid for by serving the military.
“It was a no-brainer,” Vo said. “It gave me the chance to have a real shot of being debt-free, owning a house, starting and supporting my family.”
Vo was awarded the three year scholarship and paid for the rest of his program fees by borrowing $176K in student loans-an amount far smaller than his dental school colleagues. After four years of service, what he didn’t expect was how much he’d come to love being in the army. What initially started as a way to pay for school became something he fell in love with as he grew a deep appreciation for serving his country.
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The Army Paid $300,000 Of My Dental School Tuition
People made fun of me for doing rotc but I graduated with zero debt, own a home, paid off truck and motorcycle, and working on my masters (which is free). I essentially work 730-430 its not a bad deal
Did the military pay you still while being active duty and pay your school debt ? And how much would you make ? Sounds pretty good
@@sotelothebarber The masters yes, the bachelors I had an ROTC Scholarship so they paid for it prior to me being active duty. They do have programs where you are active duty and doing in person school but I’m currently doing online college. Honestly they have a ton of options.
@@nativealaska And you also get to be an Officer in the US military. Such a honor!
The real question is why education costs 300K.
exactly
The question we ask ourselves all the time.
300k is the lower side of Dental School. One of my college mates is going to NYU Dental and it will cost him 700k when he graduates.
And these costs get passed on to you as a dental patient.
@@CJ-fh5xq seems like a bad investment then. An engineer, through time in the stock market, would make more money ov
He’s so level-headed. I wish he was my friend. I could listen to his advice all day everyday.
haha i’ll be your friend!
@@andrewvo26 👍🏻
Respect to all veterans who served, no matter how long it was! This country would be nothing without your sacrifices!
Some countries would be better off without US soldiers sacrificing themselves.
@@five1470 yea, cuz the taliban, al qaeda, and isis were just innocent people, right?
@@williamzhu9160 Al Qaeda was first funded by the CIA to fight against the Soviets in Afghanistan (who actually were running the country better than the US ever did). ISIS was again funded along with Al Qaeda (and other terrorist groups) by the CIA to fight Assad initially. One of the reasons why ISIS did so well in taking over Iraq, is because the US had created an extremely unstable country when then they overthrew Saddam Hussein in an illegal war (Saddam was a key ally of the US for decades, also funded by the CIA). The Taliban often confused with the Mujahideen (the latter who were funded by the CIA), were themselves born out of the Mujahideen, so yes they were funded by the CIA.
I hear you. The Air Force paid for my two associates, my bachelor's and my masters degree. On top of that, I was able to retire last year at age 45, took my military pension and moved to the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 to retire and live a stress free life. Thank you God for the US military.
show me your ways!
Yes please
How’s the Haiti gang war playing out? lol ide come back to Canada and maybe go back to the army.
@@DavidandMegan How's your supply of meth playing out?
@@pep590 How’s the army’s pension? You make $590/month right? Must be amazing to be retired making less than an African slave worker. 😂
His jawline is worth $300,000
haha this comment is awesome.
My gaydar did not see the signs
Same 😳
legit this best comment ever
School should never cost over a quarter million dollars. Absurd
People shouldn't earn 300k a year from the same degrees that you're complaining about?
@@d.jmamba7237 working class wages being too high are not the problem. access to affordable education is a problem.
@@MegaMijit there's access to affordable education. This is the fallacy of the propaganda that currently exists in the us. If you attend most instate institutions the tuition falls around 10k a year which considering the upside in earning potential is affordable. I went to a 4 year state school for physics and computer science and I have minimal student loans. Let's stop acting like all schools are as expensive as private institutions or ivy league schools. You can attend a community college and transfer to a 4 year institution for a fraction of the cost sometimes pushed around the internet as if every schools cost 40k a year. People sometimes make dumb decisions and blame the school system instead of being accountable
@@d.jmamba7237 you’re being far too reasonable and don’t belong here mate
@@d.jmamba7237 other countries they limit who get to go to college and thats the problem. In the US, everyone has a choice to go to college or graduate school whenever they want. In countries where college is free, you can't do that. They have a exam and if you fail, you are basically prevented from being able to attend college or even enter a profession. US, UK and Canada will never have such basless policy hence tuition is high here due to high demand.
Happy Veteran’s Day to all my Vets!
I’m a Navy Veteran. I traveled all over the world, I got my college fully funded by them and other great benefits. Despite the long hours it was all worth it.
agreed.
This a true American story a dentist who joins the army to pay for school who choses to still serve and protect his country with dreams of opening up his own practice with his male lover it doesn't get more modern than that what isn't right about American is that millions of people have to suffer with student loan debts just to get education that should be free for all
Way to go, man! And thank you for your service.
great Veteran's day post! what a success story! he served our country and is now successfully serving his society as a civilian. let's highlight more of these role models so minorities in this country can have people to look up to!
What an incredible story and he’s so handsome.Good for you both.
This is dystopian military recruitment propaganda. We shouldn't have to resort to joining the military to pay for schooling.
What a great story! Thank you Dr. Vo for being such a great leader for USC, our community and our country!
thanks kim! miss you!
VET here I joined the army right out of high school because I was not willing to take out student loans. Got paid to go to school and earned my degree with no student debts at all. Also earned some college credits while I was active duty.
Why aren't more people upset that dental school cost 550k!? The army paid 300k towards it. But USC charges a stupid amount to become a dentist...
Dental school does not cost 550K. He attended a private university. If he had attended UCLA, on the other side of town, the costs would have been significantly cheaper. Tuition is currently $11,200/year for in state students. He basically chose a Rolls Royce insead of a Prius.
@@swicheroo1 whats the diff bw private and government is government more difficult to get into
@@swicheroo1 $11,200 per year for Dental School?? I really doubt it... Maybe for a general degree, but not a professional program like dental.
@@shraypuri4824 looks "better" on your resume pretty much.
If your professor works in a field making 200-500k a year, how much should the professor’s salary be? How much is dental equipment? Should be grounds keepers, receptionists, security also get a livable wage in an area where housing costs are higher than the national average. If you want to make it cheaper volunteer to give 20% of your income because when you are asking the government to solve this problem they will do the same by taking from you to give to students who already get at least 13 years free education.
Handsome, humble, and he loves his MOM😍. Bless him.
Did 6 years in the navy so they could pay for my education. Minus the chronic back pain, anxiety, & depression, it was worth it.
Did you try doing cash hack program I did cash hack and I got paid $10,000 in just couple of hours
@@derryhafke3720 nah, sounds like a scam.
@@SymonnePat isn’t a scam
@@SymonnePat this is a program I did a few days ago and I got paid in just few hours
@@SymonnePat 😂😂
As a Retired SSG from the Army as it paid for my undergrad, I salute you sir! Also in retirement, the pension is nice, but the Tricare insurance dwarfs it, if you have a medical issue. I had an emergency surgery happen and the total bill was over $160,000. I paid less than a $1000 out of pocket. You are so far ahead of the curve, sir.
Such a compelling story. Thank you to Andrew and the video creators.
thank you! appreciate the love.
Didn't know Dental School cost upwatds of half a million dollars💯wow, imagine if post-secondary education was free✌🏿
I did this program with the Navy to pay for medical school. They covered almost $300k in tuition for me and paid a monthly stipend for 4 years as a student. Been able to live in San Diego and DC so far and currently doing some of my payback time right now. Program had been pretty solid for me so far!
That’s great but you’re not the subject of this video.
@@gregoryvierra6114 good thing I can comment whatever I want. Just putting in my +1 for the program he's talking about here.
Thank you for sharing!
@@MrEhYoungno way he actually said that. People are jealous and ugly on the inside! I am soooo proud of you going that route, honestly you guys inspire me. I’m going to go to the Air Force for dental school. I wish you nothing but the best
A couple of friends of mine did this to pay for medical school. One is an OB/Gyn and another is a Pediatrician. One was stationed in Italy for a couple of years. It's a really good option.
It's a terrible financial decision for those who go to medical school unless they want to do pediatrics. Even then, it is possible to pay loans without serving and still come out financially ahead. If you want to serve, then serve, but it's not a good money decision.
@@urmomisafail how is going into the military to pay for college a bad financial decision?
@@maelynnsantiago318you literally get paid to study lmao
@@FRMC_SALMON ik....thats why i asked how going to the military to pay for college is a bad financial decision lol
*Happy Veterans Day!*
Love hearing his story of how he made his living. It’s a realistic American story about what it takes to live the American Dream. Good for him for his hard work, long-term thinking, and hope he gets to enjoy the life he built for many years to come
Inspiring! These videos are getting better and better. Congrats Andrew 👏
thanks tim!
So everyone is okay with the fact that school is that expensive???
Spend 500k to make 200/400k a year. Yes
apparently we are okay with it. People are still lining up to go to college. Not only that, they'll take out loans to do it.
He attended a private university. If he had attended UCLA, on the other side of town, the costs would have been significantly cheaper. Tuition is currently $11,200/year for in state students. He basically chose a Rolls Royce insead of a Prius.
@@swicheroo1 $11k is still madness if you compare it to other countries. This way university is not available to everyone while the whole purpose of eduction should that everyone should be able to better/school themselfs if they would want to.
Not be afraid of a huge debt while *potentially* earning a higher income. Lots of people with a bachelor or master are unemployed and with debt.
Again you started with an idiotic premise by comparing to other countries. Obviously just going by col universities in the us would be more expensive than elsewhere but you also forgot to mention the exuberant salaries in the US with medical professionals earning upwards 400/500k in some areas in the country. So spend 11k a year for a potential salary of 300k and up sounds like a pretty good deal to most
Higher education is EXPENSIVE but the military does give a good opportunity for many people to go to school and not be buried by debt upon graduation like some of your other classmates.
Much appreciated to you kind sir and thank you for your service!
thanks for the kind comments! appreciate you!
It's not a good thing that civilians have to become multi-decade/life-long debt slaves in order to get a higher education, or have the alternative of being a pawn in the military risking their life in order to pay to get that education. Lol.
If kids were made to have to work in order to pay for primary and secondary school, the general public would have a fit and wouldn't allow that because of how obscene that idea is. Now tell me why it's acceptable for adults to attend university?
Question: How am I going to pay for school?
Answer: yes and yes
Thank you so much for sharing this experience! It was exactly what I needed to hear right now as I am currently applying to both dental school and the HPSP scholarship.
this reminds me of my old family dentist when I was growing up
he became a dentist at 30, joined the army to pay for his school, he just retired at the age of 47
You can tell he is a good person.
Seems like a nice guy.
This is awesome and such a great person! Thank you Andrew!
There's pros and cons to everything. You do give up alot if you choose to do the HPSP programs.
Yup. I couldn’t do it. Someone in my class got it but ultimately had to turn it down. I can see why. It’s not for everyone.
@@meryl9846 Yep. I graduated from med school in 2008. I considered it but when I ran the numbers I'd technically make 400k more as a civilian physician rather than a military doctor over the 4 year period that I would serve. That was more than enough to pay off my 180k in loans and use money to invest and save for a house. On face value it looks like a win but when you dig deeper it might not be. Depends on what you want. I think most people should do it if they really want to serve our country in the armed forces but from a monetary standpoint it might not be that big of a win
@@pimpnamedslickback7780now it’s more worth it.
I have friends who aare thinking that they may go this route and from seeing this, I gotta send this video their way
Your story makes me come back time and time again. That's how admirable you are.
Heyyy Dr.Vo! Thank you for your service im so proud of you! Stay fly keep doing you!😉
Thank you for your service!
Happy Veterans Day doc from a Navy Veteran Dentist (HPSP) 👋🏽
Great video - he's really made the most of those army opportunities! Congrats on the engagement!! 💛
thank you!
This is immigration at its finest, what a great story and what a great guy 👍
It is KEY to use your resources and learn EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. It is our humanly duty. When you have goals you don't break, you fold.
HPSP and USUHS are great resources for those who want to get their school paid for. You also get to do great humanitarian work in more needy countries. It’s awesome.
Yes I wish learned about USUHS years back
True but some people don't understand because they're self-centered and have negative minds and are going no where in life.
Casey the Spammer!
@@shiwan45 Casey is a Spammer!
@@AllAboutPurple Casey is a Spammer!
This guy was my dentist at Ft. Irwin NTC.
😂😝
HE’S ALSO AN AMAZING SPIN INSTRUCTOR ❤️
Its sad that you have to join the army unwillingly just to afford school
We all have to make difficult decisions from time to time
Why is it sad? People like me sacrifice a couple years of our lives in exchange for the military to pay for our education and give us other great benefits. You don’t have to join the military to get a free education. You can also get grants for school and depending where you live you can go to your local community college for free if you graduated high school from that school district.
@@Rivs5117 it’s sad because college should be free in America
“Unwillingly” lol
@@LilDonatello nothing is free
Thank you for this video and your service. My daughter is beginning dental school and HPSP applications. She is currently in ROTC. I hope she is fortunate enough to get into dental school and earn the scholarship.
I like this guy! Good for him 👏 👏👏
Love thisssssss! A pediatric dentist = real life super hero 👶🏾🦷🪥
No interest on student loans is very necessary ✅
Love is love.
I guess they met at Dental school?? Congrats.
somewhat ;)
So he is.....
Good planning and it paid off. Less debt to pay off and degree with high earning potential.
They have great smiles 😁
I loved this video. Thanks for sharing your story and your service!!!
This is why i pay taxes!!! One good use of my money the troops
I have thought about doing the same but I’m from Canada.
But I’m Canada😂 are you also from Vietnam🤣
@@bellman1094 lol typo but I am a different kind of ESL lol India
Make Whiter Teeth, Not War
Make light debts not lots deaths
Yaasss rooting for u and Marcus!
Wow such a beautiful man
So here we see the military Industrial complex working for the medical industrial complex to pay off the educational industrial complex.
Broken American system made into a feel good video.
good for him , takes a lot of drive to join the army just to pay for school ( army vet here )
The Army Reserve has medical officer recruiters that have some pretty competitive tuition reimbursement and bonuses.
Of course there are requirements to become an officer, but it is worth it if you have 6 figure student loans for medical school.
Don’t ask, don’t tell!
I was wondering why NBC would show something promoting the military, something they see as far-right? Now I understand.
That’s one hot dentist
😂😂 thank you!
So fantastic!
Great video!
Thank ug serving our countries
$300,000 for dental school? It's like $5.
They are both so good looking 😍
😍😝😂
How can I pay for school? Is risking my life to fight in wars an option?
It’s one option that can get you out of certain circumstances.
Don't do it
I’m a veteran. I got full benefits and I’ve never seen war.
does canadian government offer any perks like this? im down to join only for the perks provided its no physical labor and minimal danger. put me behind a computer and im good.
You don’t have to pick a combat arms job. I was a combat medic, so of course, I needed to be ready for that. My husband was an intelligence analyst. He rarely even did field training
You mean our tax money paid for your school?
Did you try doing cash hack program I did cash hack and I got paid $10,000 in just couple of hours
Tax money to maintain your freedom
@@efmae152 yes
Thanks for paying my school too
Yes
It would be great if educating Americans could not come with a price tag so large it forces people to make difficult decisions about their life and family. Crazy thought but maybe just making education free for everyone might actually benefit us in the future just as it did in the past.
Great story
This is awesome
Dude literally had to be willing to take human lives just to afford an education. This countries priorities are pathetic
beautiful story Andrew ❤❤
thank you! :)
Proud of you. Viet pride
It’s because most people make minimum payments. Instead of attacking the debt, they can’t leave behind eating out, financing cars ect.
Very nice guy very handsome man with great heart ❤
Great man !
yes !
Way to go!
Team DD214!!
No not the military but the tax payers that fund the military.
I like how they kept the SJW topic to the very end because most people only watch a few minutes of a video and if it were put in the front, there would be a lot of angry homophobia. If you thought I was about to say something against it, I wasn't. But the real issue is inserting political correctness when and where possible when no one asked for it. 👍
100%. breaking the stigma is always beautiful.
Very good 😊😊😊😊😊
Title correction: I couldn't afford my passion so to follow it i had to join an organization where i may be killed.
Did you try doing cash hack program I did cash hack and I got paid $10,000 in just couple of hours
@@derryhafke3720 no you didn’t
@@itsweb1584 I did
@@itsweb1584 this is a program I did a few days ago and I got paid in just few hours
@@derryhafke3720 liar
What a waste of man :( He could marriage women instead and really form a family.
The debt is over 1 million. They ahould cover it all
Wonderful and love this!
0:09 "I hear about the fear of being drafted..." Huh? When did the draft get reinstated?
Reserves are first in line for the draft if a war breaks out. After that all males in the US over 18 are eligible to get drafted
I don't think the us would be suffering if there were no soldiers in the Middle East.
Are we gonna talk about the profit these school make charging exorbitant amount for education? A deep dive in what it costs the schools to offer its courses?
Yep, look at the scam that is University of Maryland University College. Ripping off vets and charging crazy tuition rates. They regularly threaten to send Soldiers to Collections, ruin their credit and ruin their careers.
Sign your life away just to pay for dental school. Not exactly a feel good story.
I would never risk my life for this country it's not worth 1. Being mistreated by pink I fought for 2....PTSD 3.struggling with the VA hospital to get care so I don't care what they pay for I'm not joining nor fighting for a corrupt country arevu serious please don't try to romance this story
Well the military has it's pros and cons and it works for some people and thank God for the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect people that are grateful and the people that are mean and ungrateful 😢.
@@shiwan45 Protect us from what? Going to another country to find bogus WMD's?