Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): Does Anyone Have Tips?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:01:38 -0500

So it's that time again, and I am again starting the process of chasing the so called "Army Benefits". So far I have a feeling this is going to be a lot like every other time I have tried to use my benefits, which is much like trying to catch a leprechaun. You spend a lifetime chasing clues from website to website, spend an eternity chasing rainbows, then eventually give up realizing that leprechaun's don't really exist.

So far GoArmyEd sent me to WEBS, who then sent me to the FAFSA website, who then sent me to the studentloans.gov website, who then told me that I have to get what I need from my school's student loan department, who then sent me back to studentloans.gov who then sent me to nslds.ed.gov who then tried to send be back to both studentloans.gov and my school. I was able to track down the Master Promissory Note, but it has nothing on it about totals dispersed, is this what the application is looking for? Any tips on tracking down the promissory notes for my individual loans or other advice on what hoops to expect next?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2015 12:53 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:53:39 -0500

For Army Reserves:
Contact your student loan provider and request a deferral for the student loan repayment program and a copy of your loan. You upload those docs into:

https://selfservice.rcms.usar.army.mil/education

You will need your CAC card for login.

You can find more info at:

HTTPS://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil

Good luck.

Response by SGT Patrick Reno made Dec 24 at 2015 8:57 AM

SGT Patrick Reno — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 08:57:58 -0500

I delayed payment on my student loans while in the military. Wish I would have just paid them off, instead of having that extra dept when I got out.