Does SCRA protect my siblings?

SPC Ted Ronayne — Mon, 14 May 2018 21:15:43 -0400

I am looking to go to basic training and ait in the army reserves. In order to do this I'm told I have to withdraw for a semester, do I have to do this?

I'd like to avoid that because my brother is in college and me withdrawing from school would negatively affect his financial aid. Does SCRA protect my brother's Financial aid or does it maintain my college enrollment? Thanks!

Response by SSG Jeremy Sharp made May 14 at 2018 9:34 PM

SSG Jeremy Sharp — Mon, 14 May 2018 21:34:27 -0400

The SCRA is to prevent service members from being adversely affected by arbitrary application of discriminatory practices. It does not extend to your siblings unless they are in the military. Consequently I am unsure how your semester/quarter of deferment would affect you brother nearly as significantly as your continuation once in the reserves as you would then be eligible for SMP which pays much of the costs of education.

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made May 14 at 2018 11:32 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Mon, 14 May 2018 23:32:50 -0400

OOPPSS I thought it was SCRA Signal Corps Regt Asso....