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| Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) | 6 year enlistment, minimum AFQT 31, authorized MTOE/Medical TDA unit, E4 and below, top 10 MOS | $12,500 |
| Off Peak Bonus | 6 year enlistment, minimum AFQT 31, authorized MTOE/Medical TDA unit, E4 and below, ships for training between Oct and Apr within same fiscal year | $5,000 |
| Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB) | 3 or 6 year enlistment, less than 16 years time in service, authorized MTOE / Medical TDA unit, E7 and below | $7,500 - $20,000 |
| Enlisted Affiliation Bonus (EAB) | 3 or 6 year enlistment, less than 16 years time in service, contract in critical Military Occupational Skill (MOS), E7 and below | $5,000 - $20,000 |
| Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) | In connection with initial appointment as an Officer and upon completion of OBC and assignment in a Critical Military Occupation (MOS) | $10,000 |
| Warrant Officer Accession Bonus (WOAB) | Warrant Officer Accession Bonus is suspended | -- |
| Officer Affiliation Bonus (OAFB) | Officer Affiliation Bonus is suspended | -- |
| Warrant Officer Affiliation Bonus (WOAFB) | Warrant Officer Affiliation Bonus is suspended | -- |
| Medical Professional | Qualified medical professionals who access into the NYARNG | Up to $75,000 |
Retention Bonuses |
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| MOS Conversion Bonus (MOSCB) | E6 and below (E6 must have less than 10 years time in service), MOS to be filled must be less than 90%, requires 3 years obligation. Note: Soldier serving under initial enlistment with an incentive is NOT eligible. | $4,000 |
Other Incentives |
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| Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) | 6 year enlistment, HS diploma or GED, complete Initial Active Duty Training (IADT) | View rates here |
| Montgomery GI Bill Kicker (MGIB Kicker) (Enlisted) | Eligible for MGIB-SR, Chapter 30 and Chapter 33, minimum AFQT 50 (NPS only), PS/current members must be DMOSQ, 6 year enlistment/reenlistment, and serve in critical skill/unit | $350/mo ($200 for current members) |
| Montgomery GI Bill Kicker (MGIB Kicker) (Officers) | Eligible for MGIB-SR, Chapter 30 and Chapter 33, enter commissioning program (OCS, WOCS and ROTC), 6 year agreement, sign DA Form 5447-R within 90 days of commissioning | $350/mo |
| Medical & Dental Student Stipend Program (MDSSP) | Available to qualified medical & dental students through residency | Varies |
| Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) | Assists in repayment of eligible student loans for qualified NYARNG Soldiers. | Up to $50,000 |
| Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP) | Available qualified Resident Physicians and Nurses completing their BSN | Varies |
| 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) | Multiple Options |
| 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 | Multiple Options |
| 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 |
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