Entered the service with a degree, with no Student Loan Repayment Program.

2013-12-20T12:25:10-05:00

Is there any programs in place for service members who entered service with a degree but were not offered the Student Loan Repayment Program?

Response by SPC Christopher Smith made Dec 20 at 2013 12:32 PM

2013-12-20T12:32:17-05:00

Before I am accused of being lazy and not searching for myself, I know about the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), and Military Service Deferment, but I cannot really find anything that the D.o.D is doing for service members.

Response by MAJ Samuel Weber made Jan 3 at 2014 11:25 AM

2014-01-03T11:25:02-05:00

SPC Smith,

What were you offered? Usually when a person enlists they have to select an MOS that offers an incentive. Not all jobs come with incentives due to their technical nature and with the drawdown I can't see there being any "free" money going around. Did you get a bonus? Maybe assignment of choice? If you received no incentive then it must have been your MOS. I would contact your unit Retention NCO (Usually at Brigade). Good luck.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Jan 3 at 2014 11:26 AM

2014-01-03T11:26:40-05:00

SPC Smith - Good question. I do not know of any, but that doesn't mean that there isn't something out there. I would start with talking to your BDE or higher Reenlistment NCO (the actual 79 guy/gal). They may know of something out there. Maybe some research through your ACS or Education Center out there also? Good luck.

If you do find some positive results, please post them here for future reference.

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Apr 28 at 2014 10:29 PM

2014-04-28T22:29:11-04:00

Yes it depends on the MOS and needs of the Army..or Current Business Rules at the time the SM joined.

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Dec 14 at 2015 4:19 PM

2015-12-14T16:19:38-05:00

Did you get the GI Bill? Usually it's one or the other...

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Dec 14 at 2015 4:20 PM

2015-12-14T16:20:50-05:00

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