Benefits may include: ★ Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving ★ Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving ★ Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for a retention bonus, paid annually while serving on Active duty only ★ Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for board certification pay (BCP), paid prorated monthly ★ Educational opportunities for advancement in your career field, funded by the Army (Active duty only) ★ Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions ★ Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually ★ Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System ★ No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family ★ Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges ★ Specialized training to become a leader in medicine Eligibility Requirements ★ Must have a Master of Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited institution ★ Must have an independent license for practicing Social Work in the U.S. ★ Must be between 18 and 34 years old ★ Must be a U.S. citizen for Active Duty ★ Must have at least a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve Have questions or want more information? U.S. Army Social Workers use their skills to enhance unit readiness and the well-being of Soldiers and their families If you are a practicing professional as a social worker and want to combine your specialized skills with the desire to serve your Nation’s heroes, a career as an Army Social Worker might be the one for you.