Army Reserve Unit Administrator
Army Reserve Unit Administrator
Posted on Oct 7, 2019
How do I fill out the form for BAH, single w/out dependents, but with a mortgage?
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Hello RP comunity,
I'm currently attending AIT after a pretty smooth ride in BCT. I'm glad to be a part of this massive operation, and am still sure I made a good decision by joining. The one thing that gives me pause in mydecison to join the Ar,y has been the struggles I've faced trying to resolve finance issues. Perhaps someone here can tell me how to resolve these issues, I've already tried my chain of command at BCT and Fort Lee. Nobody seems to be able to help and its getting increasingly close to the point where I ened to take out an AER loan which I am really trying to avoid.
As far as I've been told, as as ingle person without dependents but with a valid mortgage, I am eligible for the BAH allowance at the w/out dependents rate based on my ZIp. i have been going back and forth with my drill sgts and the army reserve liaison (even though I am reserve I do get BAH while I am in accession trainng, technically considered on active status). Has anyone else encoutered not recieving due BAH and having a horrible time getting it set? Its really frustrating because I get closer and closer to exhausting my savings as my outgoing funds exceed my incoming all because of this BAH issue. Anyone else out there single w/o Dependents and amortgage who has had success filling out he form for BAH? Perhaps Im filling it out wrong but I am filling it out with the assistance of my drill's. I'm not reassured they even know hat hey are doing though. So in the meanwhile I'm getting shafted and theres really noone who wants to lend an ear or provide the employee support I need to survive financially. It is discouraging but I am hoping somewhere here will have some wisdom to share. Thank you and have a good day.
I'm currently attending AIT after a pretty smooth ride in BCT. I'm glad to be a part of this massive operation, and am still sure I made a good decision by joining. The one thing that gives me pause in mydecison to join the Ar,y has been the struggles I've faced trying to resolve finance issues. Perhaps someone here can tell me how to resolve these issues, I've already tried my chain of command at BCT and Fort Lee. Nobody seems to be able to help and its getting increasingly close to the point where I ened to take out an AER loan which I am really trying to avoid.
As far as I've been told, as as ingle person without dependents but with a valid mortgage, I am eligible for the BAH allowance at the w/out dependents rate based on my ZIp. i have been going back and forth with my drill sgts and the army reserve liaison (even though I am reserve I do get BAH while I am in accession trainng, technically considered on active status). Has anyone else encoutered not recieving due BAH and having a horrible time getting it set? Its really frustrating because I get closer and closer to exhausting my savings as my outgoing funds exceed my incoming all because of this BAH issue. Anyone else out there single w/o Dependents and amortgage who has had success filling out he form for BAH? Perhaps Im filling it out wrong but I am filling it out with the assistance of my drill's. I'm not reassured they even know hat hey are doing though. So in the meanwhile I'm getting shafted and theres really noone who wants to lend an ear or provide the employee support I need to survive financially. It is discouraging but I am hoping somewhere here will have some wisdom to share. Thank you and have a good day.
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Army Reserve Unit Administrator
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You need to speak with the Guard/Reserve liaison. I don't recall the amounts but you are eligible for BAH w/out rate. This is where the active duty fails the Guard/Reserve- we must assimilate with them, but they have no idea how to help you at times. That is where the liaison comes in- not sure from your post what the issue is exactly. It can take some time as the forms have to go back to your HOR base for processing. I am not sure if your financial issues are that bad that BAH will solve them, so you may ask for some assistance there or speak to your lender and explain the situation. Hope that helps.
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Thank you Cpt. Hogan, I've considered an AER loan if the situation gets dire enough but I REALLY want to avoid taking out a loan, getting the BAH I anticipated would make all the difference. The issue here with my drill specifically, is she doesn't want us talking directly to the liaison, she wants to be the conduit for all issues of our AIT platoon, so I sent off some more paperwork, through her. Hoping for the best! Thanks for your timely reply!
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Maj Marty Hogan
PFC (Join to see) - that is odd because that is what the liaison is there for- unless she is a former FM person. Sorry this is happening and not how the AF handles it. It will be retroactive so be aware of that and if you have an opportunity, call your home unit and explain the situation and your recruiter should be able to help as well.
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I'm sure it is not that your drills dont know how to fill out the paperwork. We are supposed to fill out 5960s every year.
I dont know if there is a special provision for NG/Reseves to get BAH while Active, but I've never seen a single PFC get BAH. Regardless of a mortgage. If a soldier wants out of the barracks but doesnt qualify for BAH, they pay out of pocket for an apartment.
I have a NG unit attached to me now and I'll talk to them and see what they say and let you know.
I dont know if there is a special provision for NG/Reseves to get BAH while Active, but I've never seen a single PFC get BAH. Regardless of a mortgage. If a soldier wants out of the barracks but doesnt qualify for BAH, they pay out of pocket for an apartment.
I have a NG unit attached to me now and I'll talk to them and see what they say and let you know.
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Talked with my NG platoon. They all recieve BAH for their home of record zip. Knowing this, I'm sure the issue is at finance. I recommend going there directly if possible. The good news is you will get back pay for everything you are eligible for.
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Thank you MSG! To the bit about me being a PFC im also dealing with a rank pay issue as well! I came in with a bachelor's but since I signed my MEPS orders before I graduated I came in as a PFC, I submitted all relevant documentation for my bachelors before I entered BCT and was reassured that my rank would be resolved. lo and behold 3 months later still dealing with the same issues. Thank you for the timely response!
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You need to go to the finance office. They usually have walk in hours and take your copy of your mortgage and your orders for AIT and BCT. They should be able to walk you through everything and if they need the reserve liaison they can involve them.
I know at my recent course on active duty as a reservist many times we and the guard members just get pushed off to the side like we are less than our active duty folks. It’s frustrating, but that’s where the liaison officer for the reserves can come into play.
I know at my recent course on active duty as a reservist many times we and the guard members just get pushed off to the side like we are less than our active duty folks. It’s frustrating, but that’s where the liaison officer for the reserves can come into play.
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Maj Marty Hogan
The liaison has to be with them. I cant recall the rule change date but it was before 2012 when I was still in Finance
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