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Refer to the Coast Guard Recruiting Manual, COMDTINST M1100.2 (series) for more information about eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements
Officer: CSPI Student Loan Repayment (CSPI-SLRP)
Age

19–27*

*on 30 Sept. of the fiscal year the selection panel convenes.

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Dependents
  • Single: No primary custody dependents.
  • Married: No more than two dependents, other than spouse.
GPA

Must have a GPA of at least 3.0.

Education

A bachelor's degree or higher from a minority-serving institution (MSI) by program entry date.

Military Service

No more than 12 years of non-Coast Guard active-duty (or 14 years cumulative) military service. Members currently in another military service (or Reserve) must have an approved DD368 (conditional release).

Medical Requirements

Must meet commissioning physical standards, including normal color vision.

Qualifying Test Score

No requirements.

Program Specific Requirements

Qualifying loans eligible for repayment are listed in 10 U.S.C. §16301.

Tattoos

There’s no limit on the number of tattoos you can have, but there are location restrictions and decency standards.

 

Fitness Standards

Physical fitness is important to military readiness. The Coast Guard’s fitness standards can be challenging, so start training your body early in the enlistment process.

Enlisted

At boot camp, enlisted recruits are expected to perform:

  • One minute of push-ups (men: 29, women: 15)
  • One minute of sit-ups (men: 38, women 32)
  • 1.5-mile timed run (men: 12:51, women: 15:26)

Officer

At Officer Candidate School (OCS), officer candidates are expected to perform:

  • Cadence push-ups: one second down, one second up (men: 30, women: 20)
  • Two minutes of sit-ups (men: 60, women: 60)
  • 1.5-mile timed run (men: 10:59, women: 12:49)

 

Swimming

Both boot camp and OCS include swim training. If you are uncomfortable in the water, you may benefit from strengthening your abilities before arrival.

Waivers

Coast Guard Recruiting Command can authorize case-by-case waivers to certain entrance standards for otherwise strong candidates. Your recruiter will determine if any are appropriate for you.