SPC Private RallyPoint Member 7516968 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So a year into my enlistment I regret going reserve instead of active. But at the time of enlistment I was just eager to join and didn’t do much research. But now after a year in, I realize I want to go Active. <br /><br />So, I got a $7000 bonus, I received $3500 of it. If I end my enlistment early, Will I have to pay back the entire $7000 or just $3500? <br /><br />In AR635-200 it says Recoupment of the unearned portion of an enlistment or reenlistment bonus is required by law when a Soldier is separated voluntarily or because of misconduct. So would this mean I’ll pay back a prorated amount of the unearned bonus? <br /><br />For example, I have 5 years left before I enter IRR, 2027, I was told by my career counselor that at the 12 month mark before the 5th year i’d start negotiating a new contract, 2026, so if I leave next year, 2023, I would pay $97.24 each month for the next 3 years of my enlistment? or $72.91 for the 4 years? <br /><br />or would it just be better to wait it out?<br />Any help is appreciated. 2022-02-07T13:02:04-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 7516968

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So a year into my enlistment I regret going reserve instead of active. But at the time of enlistment I was just eager to join and didn’t do much research. But now after a year in, I realize I want to go Active. <br /><br />So, I got a $7000 bonus, I received $3500 of it. If I end my enlistment early, Will I have to pay back the entire $7000 or just $3500? <br /><br />In AR635-200 it says Recoupment of the unearned portion of an enlistment or reenlistment bonus is required by law when a Soldier is separated voluntarily or because of misconduct. So would this mean I’ll pay back a prorated amount of the unearned bonus? <br /><br />For example, I have 5 years left before I enter IRR, 2027, I was told by my career counselor that at the 12 month mark before the 5th year i’d start negotiating a new contract, 2026, so if I leave next year, 2023, I would pay $97.24 each month for the next 3 years of my enlistment? or $72.91 for the 4 years? <br /><br />or would it just be better to wait it out?<br />Any help is appreciated.

2022-02-07T13:02:04-05:00 2022-02-07T13:02:04-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 7517191

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>wrong comment wrong thread

2022-02-07T15:44:16-05:00 2022-02-07T15:44:16-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 7517290

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You only received half of your bonus, that&#39;s why it&#39;s only $3500. Certain bonuses are paid half of front and half partway through. You&#39;re only responsible for paying back the portion the Army paid you (the pre tax amount, not the amount you receive post tax).<br /><br />You were only paid half your bonus, so your bonus obligation end date is basically halfway through. Assuming you joined in 2021, and you were paid $7000 for six years, you were paid $3500 for three years. That means you&#39;ll pay back just under $100 for every month between your discharge and your three year mark. DFAS rounds up to whole months.

2022-02-07T16:59:42-05:00 2022-02-07T16:59:42-05:00 SFC Ralph E Kelley 7517724

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Don&#39;t count of keeping it since you leave early - probably have to pay it back but if all at once or some every month I do not know.

2022-02-07T23:04:49-05:00 2022-02-07T23:04:49-05:00 2022-02-07T13:02:04-05:00