IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 August 2020 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20180008753 APPLICANT REQUESTS: payment for his parent student loan under the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentive. APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD: * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) * Self-Authored Letter, dated 25 April 2018 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 15 June 2013 * Discharge Order D-10-623924, dated 11 October 2016 * DD Form 2475 (DOD Educational Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Annual Application), dated 21 April 2017 FACTS: 1. The applicant states his first DD Form 2475 regarding the Student Loan Repayment Program for his student loans was received and paid by the Army on 3 May 2017. The second DD Form 2475, corresponding to the co-sign parent student loans, was filled out with Navient [servicer of federal and private student loans] the same day, but required corrections. It was received by the Army two weeks later and was denied. As a result, funds that were to be paid towards the co-sign parent student loan were denied due to the 6-year delineation date being newly enforced. The delay between the two forms was such a short period, and a third party caused the delay. The applicant believes his issue of student loan repayment is deserving of review and correction. 2. A review of the applicant’s available service records reflects the following: a. On 3 October 2008, he enlisted in the US Army Reserve for 8 years. He joined the delayed entry/enlistment program. b. In conjunction with his enlistment, he signed a DA Form 3286 (Statement for Enlistment US Army (USA) Enlistment Program USA Delayed Enlistment Program). It shows: (1) He enlisted under the USA Incentive Enlistment Program (US Army Loan Repayment Program (LRP)) (2) He understood that under the LRP that the government will repay a designated portion of any loan he incurred that was made, insured or guaranteed, under Part B of the Higher Education Act of 1975 (Guaranteed Student Loan) or any loan under Part E of such act (National Direct Student Loan) after 1 October 1975 and before he enlists into the Regular Army. (3) Repayment will be made only after each successful year of active duty that he performs commencing on the date of his enlistment in the Regular Army. (4) He understood that in order for the LRP payment cycle to begin on his student loans, he must first coordinate with and provide additional critical information (on DD Form2475) to the Education Incentives and Counseling Branch (EICB). (5) He understood that his loans must not be in default and must remain in good standing while I am on Active Duty. He understood it was his responsibility to coordinate with his lender(s) about a possible payment forbearance or deferment on his loans. c. On 15 January 2009, he enlisted in the Regular Army and in connection with his enlistment, he was under the US Army LRP with the military occupational specialty of 09S (Commissioned Officer Candidate). It stated the same information he understood on his previous DA Form 3286. d. On 6 August 2009, he was appointed as a Second Lieutenant in the Regular Army. His branch was Field Artillery. e. On 15 June 2013, his DD Form 214 shows he was honorably discharged for completion of required active service from 6 August 2009 to 15 June 2013. f. On 16 June 2013, he was appointed as a US Army Reserve (USAR) Commissioned Officer. g. On 11 October 2016 (Orders D-10-623924), he was discharged from the USAR effective 1 April 2017. 3. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his request: a. A DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 15 June 2013, see 2e above. b. Discharge Orders D-10-623924, see 2g. above. c. DA Form 2475 (DOD Educational Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Annual Application), dated 21 April 2017, is reflective of the applicant’s request for loan repayment. It does not list information on loan data. 4. The applicant did not provide nor does a review of his available military records reflect his loan payment history or loan status. 5. See applicable guidance below under REFERENCES. BOARD DISCUSSION: After reviewing the application and all supporting documents, the Board found that relief was not warranted. Per the applicant’s addendum to his DA Form 3286, dated 3 October 2008, on which the applicant enlisted for the SLRP, the Army would only pay for his student loan debt incurred prior to his entry on active duty and he understood that in order for the LRP payment cycle to begin on his student loans, he must first coordinate with and provide additional critical information (on DD Form2475) to the Education Incentives and Counseling Branch (EICB). There is insufficient evidence that the applicant complied with the conditions of his SLRP contract. The record is void of and the applicant did not provide documentation regarding his student loan debt or evidence of his timely submission of DD Form 2475 to repay the debt. ? BOARD VOTE: Mbr 1 Mbr 2 Mbr 3 : : : GRANT FULL RELIEF : : : GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF : : : GRANT FORMAL HEARING :XX :XX :XX DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. REFERENCES: 1. AR 621-202 (Army Educational Incentives and Entitlements) states that the Army will not repay loans or portions of loans that are in default or make payments on delinquent accounts. The Army will not pay interest (including capitalized interest), nor will the Army pay any associated charges or fees. The Army will not reimburse Soldiers for payments made by them or any other individual. Payment may not be made on a loan that is in default. Payment may be resumed when the loan returns to good standing but will not be made for the time that the loan was in default. 2. Army Regulation (AR) 15-185 (ABCMR) paragraph 2-9 states the ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. The applicant has the burden of proving an error or injustice by a preponderance of the evidence. //NOTHING FOLLOWS// ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20180008753 4 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1