COMDTINST 12500.3A governs Coast Guard policy and procedures for student loan repayment benefits for civilian employees.
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The publication defines eligible student loans and service agreements, and addresses approval, funding, payment procedures, and repayment limits. It requires written requests, supporting documentation, funding certification, and annual revalidation for repayments beyond the initial three-year approval.
Applies to: This Instruction sets Coast Guard policy and procedures governing the use of student loan repayment benefits for Coast Guard civilian employees paid from appropriated funds.
A Student Loan is a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under parts B, D, or E of Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965; or a health education assistance loan made or insured under Part A of Title VII of the Public Health Service Act, or under Part E of Title VII of that Act.
A Service Agreement is a written agreement between the Coast Guard and an employee under which the employee agrees to a specified period of employment of not less than three years, in return for payments towards a student loan previously taken out by the employee.
The request must be documented using the Request for Student Loan Repayment Benefit, Form CG-12500A.
Commandant (CG-832) will make final funding determinations subject to availability of funds.
Eligible employees may be considered for student loan repayment benefits up to $10,000 (pre-tax) per calendar year, with a $60,000 (pre-tax) agency-wide (DHS) maximum for any individual.