Soldiers and Airmen in the Minnesota National Guard may be eligible for state incentives.

Minnesota National Guard Soldiers and Airmen who become commissioned officers may be eligible for a State Commissioning Bonus of up to $1,000 upon initial commissioning/ appointment for Soldiers in the Minnesota Army National Guard. Members of the Air National Guard who commission through the Commissioned Officer Training School (COTS), Medical Officer Training School (MOTS), or the Reserve Commissioned Officer School (RCOTS) will receive a $3000 bonus.

Eligibility:
Soldiers and Airmen receiving a commission or appointment as a warrent officer are eligible for the commissioning bonus. Soldiers and Airmen who have previously held a commission or have been appointed as a warrant officer in any branch of service are ineligible for this bonus. Soldiers and Airmen who started their commissioning/appointment course prior to 1 July 2005 will receive the bonus in accordance with the circular for that fiscal year. Fulltime members of the Minnesota National Guard are eligible for the State Commissioning Bonus.

Questions?   E-mail education@mn.ngb.army.mil

Minnesota State Reenlistment Bonus

Minnesota National Guard Soldiers and Airmen may be eligible for a State Reenlistment Bonus.
   
Eligibility:
Soldiers and Airmen who have completed their initial six (6) year service obligation and who have not more than twelve (12) total years of military service credible towards retirement are eligible for this bonus.

• Meet Minnesota National Guard reenlistment eligibility criteria.
• Be qualified in and hold as primary the MOS/AFSC to which they are assigned and hold the rank and grade of, or am no more than one grade below, the required grade of the position.
• Must have been a satisfactory participant during the 3 months prior to the date of their reenlistment.
• Enlist for three or six years.
• Fulltime members of the Minnesota National Guard (AGR and Technicians) are eligible for the State Reenlistment Bonus.

Soldiers are eligible to receive a State and Federal Bonus.
Contact your fulltime Admin personnel for additional information.

Questions?   E-mail education@mn.ngb.army.mil