Is a military service academy like West Point considered active duty and also full time student? Also officer rank O-1 or what.

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March 23, 2024
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@jbmandy013

Yeah..effectively active, as they get a DFAS W-2 too. I seem to recall that a cadet is considered E-4 or E-5, exact is not too important. Not considered an officer until they actually graduate.

Also, NOT a dependent in the last three years at WP. During the Plebe year, it is sometimes possible that a Cadet might be a dependent, but most often the Cadet is not a dependent. See the "TAX Tips for Parents" link to a PDF at the following web page (down in the Financial Guidance section).....that PDF also includes tips for Cadets:

Information for Parents | United States Military Academy West Point (usma.edu)

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