🎓 Education

Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)

Enlistment/re-enlistment incentive that repays qualifying federal student loans.

Official sourceIndividual Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard)
Official website
Last verified 2026-07-13·Effective Ongoing

What it is

A Service-managed incentive that repays a portion of qualifying federal student loans in exchange for a service commitment. Amounts, eligible loans, and MOS/rating restrictions vary by Service and contract.

How much it pays
Set in enlistment contract; branches publish current caps.

Who qualifies

  • New enlistees or reenlistees in an eligible MOS/rating with SLRP written into the contract.
  • Loans must generally be federal (Title IV) and not in default.

How to apply

  1. 1Ask your recruiter whether SLRP is written into your contract for your MOS/rating.
  2. 2Provide loan documentation to your Service SLRP office each year.
Apply on the official website

Frequently asked questions

Are private student loans eligible?
No. SLRP only covers qualifying federal loans.