
| Benefit | Summary | Amount |
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| Non-Prior Service Enlistment | 6 year enlistment. MOS, time of service, and position determines amount. | $2,500-$15,000 |
| Prior Service Enlistment | 6 year enlistment. MOSQ time of service and position determines amount. | $2,500-$15,000 |
| Officer Accession Bonus | In connection with initial appointment as an officer and upon completion of OBC / WOBC and assignment in a Critical Military Occupation (MOS). | $10,000 |
| Officer Affiliation Bonus | Active duty officers transfer to NYARNG or officer serving in the selective Reserve (IRR) for more than year in the IRR. Plus, assigned/gets qualified in a Critical Military Occupation (MOS). This IRR requirement does not apply to active duty who directly transfer into the IRR after Active duty. | $10,000 |
| Medical Professional | Qualified medical professionals who access into the NYARNG | Up to $75,000 |
Retention Bonuses |
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| Extension / Re-enlistment Bonus | 3-6 year extension / re-enlistment up to E7 with 18 or 20 yrs time in service. MOS, position and term of extension will determine eligibility/amount. | $2,500 - $15,000 |
| MOS Conversion Bonus | E6 and below who qualify for a new low fill MOS after their initial tour | $2,000 |
| Guard Recruiting Assistance Program | Contract referral enlistment vehicle | $2,000 per enlistment |
| Guard Recruiting Assistance Program-Officer (GRAP-O) | Contract referral enlistment vehicle for Officers | $3,000-$8,500 |
| Every Soldier is a Recruiter (ESAR) | Federal referral enlistment vehicle (Includes traditional, Techs and AGR) | $2,000 per enlistment |
Education Bonuses |
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| NYS Tuition Assistance | Available to all NYARNG members in good standing | Equivalent to SUNY tuition |
| Montgomery GI Bill | Available to MOSQ soldiers serving 6 years | $327/mo. (Full time students) |
| Montgomery GI Bill Kicker | Available to MOSQ soldiers serving in qualifying MOS | An additional $200/mo. (Full time students) |
| Montgomery GI Bill Kicker (for Officer Candidates) |
Available for Officer Candidates who are enrolled in State OCS, NGB Accelerated OCS, Federal OCS, Warrant OCS, and ROTC SMP | $350 monthly |
| Federal Tuition Assistance | Available to all NYARNG members in good standing | Up to $4500 per fiscal year |
| Medical & Dental Student Stipend Program (MDSSP) | Available to qualified medical & dental students through residency | FY08-$1605/m FY09-$1907/m |
| Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) | Available to eligible personnel for pre-existing, federal loans | Up to $50,000 |
| Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) | Available qualified Resident Physicians and Nurses completing their BSN | FY08-$1605/m FY09-$1907/m |
| Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) | Two year program for qualified college students that earns you a Master’s of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies and test for the National certification through the National Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) | $175K-$200K
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| Healthcare Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) | Available to qualified Physicians, Resident Physicians, Dentists, Optometrists, Physician Assistants, Medical/Surgical Nurses, Social Workers, and Clinical Psychologists. for pre-existing, federal loans | $50,000 |
| Chaplain Load Repayment Program (CLRP) | Must be a newly accessed Chaplain in the ARNG or currently hold an appointment as an ARNG Chaplain | $20,000 |
| Guaranteed Reserve Force Duty (GRFD) Scholarship | 2 year scholarship for MOS qualified soldiers in the GUARD who enroll into the ROTC-SMP program | Uncapped, 100% Tuition, no $ limit |
| Dedicated ARNG (DedARNG) Scholarship | 2, 2.5, and 3- year scholarships for Non-Prior Service Soldiers who are not MOS qualified who enroll into the ROTC-SMP with the GUARD | Uncapped, 100% Tuition, no $ limit |