Wisconsin National Guard Incentives


Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP)
The Wisconsin Army National Guard (WIARNG) offers a variety of bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) to Soldiers looking to enlist and reenlist. The incentives available and payment amounts change each fiscal year (FY).

If you are not currently serving in the WIARNG, please contact a recruiter to learn more about enlistment incentives.

To verify if you meet eligibility for incentives listed below as a current member of the WIARNG, please contact your Battalion Retention NCO or email ng.wi.wiarng.list.rrb-retention-nco@army.mil

 

Blended Retirement System - continuation Pay (BRS-CP)
BRS-CP is a one-time, mid-career bonus for Soldiers who are enrolled in the Blended Retirement System. To qualify, Soldiers must have at least 7 but no more than 12 years of service and commit to a 4-year service obligation from the date of request. BRS-CP is open to drilling Soldiers, Active Guard Reserve (AGRs), Technicians, enlisted, and officers!

To Request BRS-CP:

  • Complete the BRS-CP request form before 12 years of service.

  • Sign an extension as required to meet the 4-year service obligation.

  • Complete “Entitlement to Continuation Pay” training.

Payments:

  • Eligible drilling members receive 0.5x their monthly base pay.
  • Eligible AGR members receive 2.5x their monthly base pay.
  • You may elect a lump sum or annual payments.

To verify if you meet eligibility and request Continuation Pay, please your Battalion Retention NCO or email ng.wi.wiarng.list.rrb-retention-nco@army.mil.

Bonuses
Fiscal Year 2025 bonuses:

  • Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus
  • Prior Service Enlistment Bonus
  • Reenlistment Bonus
  • MOS Conversion Bonus
  • Enlisted Affiliation Bonuses

Payments:
Reenlistment bonuses are paid in a lump sum on the new contract start date once all eligibility rules are met.
Non-Prior Service bonus installments:
  • The first 50% of your bonus is processed upon award of contracted military-occupational specialty (MOS).
  • The remaining portion will be paid in equal installments on the anniversary of your graduation from Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and will continue until your term of service ends (ETS).

Missing Payments: If your payment is 60 days past due, reach out to your Retention NCO for assistance.

Loan Repayment Programs (LRP)
The Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) is available to Soldiers and officer candidates (09S) who have one or more qualifying and disbursed Title IV federal loan(s). 

  • The loans must be listed on the Department of Education National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) aid summary website.
  • Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) that are in the name of anyone other than the Soldier applying for the SLRP program are not eligible for repayment.
  • State and private loans are not eligible for repayment under the SLRP.

The Chaplain Loan Repayment Program (CLRP) awards Chaplains up to $80,000 for loan repayment. Chaplain candidates are not eligible until becoming a qualified 56A. Reach out to RECRUITING for more information on eligibility.

Payments: 
LRP payments are made directly to the loan lender on an annual basis. Your date of entitlement (DOE) or payment due date is the anniversary of your LRP contract start date.
Our office will notify you via email annually as your DOE approaches. You must do the following each year before payment can be issued:

  • Complete Section 2 (Servicemember Data) of DD form 2475.
  • Download loan summary and details for all loans from the National Student Loan Data Systems (NSLDS) on studentaid.gov.
  • Documents must be completed or downloaded no earlier than 30 days from your date of entitlement (DOE) or payment due date.

If this is your first time submitting LRP documents, please reach out ngwi.edu@army.mil or 608-242-3423 for an example packet and detailed instructions.

Suspensions/Terminations: 
Army National Guard incentive suspensions and terminations happen when a Soldier doesn't meet the conditions of their signed contract for bonuses or student loan repayment, like failing to maintain drill attendance or changing training status. This may result in having to repay funds. These actions follow a review process to determine if a violation occurred and if recoupment is necessary. If you’ve received a termination notice regarding your incentives contract and have questions, please email ngwi.edu@army.mil or call 608-242-3423.