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Partnership Between UW Tacoma and the Coast Guard
On December 9, 2019, Chancellor Mark Pagano of the University of Washington Tacoma and Rear Adm. Jack Vogt, commander of the 13th Coast Guard District, signed a special agreement.
This partnership opens doors for individuals interested in higher education while serving as officers in the Coast Guard. Candidates can apply for the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) through a recruiter, and we provide their contact information on this page.
As a recognized Minority Serving Institution, UW Tacoma aligns with the Coast Guard's goal of building a more diverse officer workforce. This program focuses on recruiting candidates from institutions like ours.
CSPI
Call 206-550-4671
Through the U.S. Coast Guard's College Student Pre-Commission Intitition (CSPI) scholarship sophomores and juniors can receive:
- Competitive salary
- Up to $3600 monthly salary while in school
- Up to two years of tuition, fees, and books
- Paid medical and dental insurance
- 30 Days annual paid vacation
- Summer leadership training
