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Education & Training
AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP)
If you are an eligible enlisted Soldier, AECP provides an in-service route to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, qualify as a registered nurse, and commission into the Army Nurse Corps.
Program overview
Understand the opportunity
- For eligible enlisted Soldiers
- Full-time BSN pathway
- Remain on active duty
- Army Nurse Corps commission
If you are an eligible enlisted Soldier, AECP provides an in-service route to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, qualify as a registered nurse, and commission into the Army Nurse Corps. If selected, you remain on active duty and retain your rank, grade, pay, and military benefits while attending an approved full-time nursing program.
AECP is a competitive selection program rather than a general tuition benefit. To pursue this path, you must satisfy the Soldier-level requirements, gain admission to a qualifying nursing school, complete the current application packet, and meet the standards published for that selection cycle.
Current U.S. Army Recruiting Command guidance limits the BSN program to 24 months and requires full-time enrollment. The published baseline also includes an annual tuition cap, in-state enrollment, a qualifying first-time NCLEX pass rate, and proximity to a Military Treatment Facility. The current MILPER message and AECP program documents remain the controlling sources for approved schools, waivers, timelines, and exceptions.
After completing the nursing program, you must pass the NCLEX, attend the AMEDD Basic Officer Leader Course, and move into your initial Army Nurse Corps assignment. The current published framework includes a six-year reenlistment beginning when school starts and a four-year active-duty service obligation after commissioning.
Plan the next step
A typical application path
The process will be shaped around your profession, education, and intended commissioning path.
Review eligibility
Review the academic, professional, medical, and administrative requirements for your selected program.
Prepare the application
Gather the academic records, licenses, references, and supporting documents required for the selection cycle.
Complete screening and interviews
Complete the required medical screening, administrative processing, professional review, and interviews.
Review the final terms
Review the scholarship benefits, training expectations, appointment details, and service obligation before accepting.
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