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Student Loan Repayment Program

CIVMARs are eligible to apply for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP), which would give them the opportunity to apply for up to $10,000 a year for qualified student loan repayments for a maximum repayment amount of $60,000. CIVMARs will be able to apply for the SLRP upon their first day of employment using the MSC SLRP Application Form. CIVMARs who are eligible will have a service agreement associated with each annual award of loan repayment. This is a 3 year commitment, which can run concurrently.

Positions for FY26 as of 1 JAN 2026

First Officer

Second Officer

Third Officer

Boatswain Mate

Able Seaman

Ship Communications Officer (IAM)

Chief Radio Electronics Technician

Chief Radio Electronics Technician (IAT)

First Radio Electronics Technician (IAT)

First Assistant Engineer

Second Assistant Engineer

Third Assistant Engineer

Deck Engineer Machinist

Unlicensed Junior Engineer

Refrigeration Engineer

Pumpman

Damage Control Assistant Leader

Assistant Damage Control Officer

Chief Steward

Steward Cook

Chief Cook

Assistant Cook

Cook Baker

Medical Services Officer

Damage Control Leader

Damage Control Officer

Junior Supply Officer (AMMO)

 

Student Loan Repayment Program Coordinator

Amber Bowen 757-341-6767 msc_hr_slrp@us.navy.mil

Program Eligibility

  • The loan must be to an eligible federally-made, insured, or guaranteed, student loan covered by Part B of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, a loan made under part 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 the Public Health Service Act or under part E of title VIII of such Act. Examples of types of loans include the Federal Plus loan, federal consolidation loans, William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, and Federal Perkins Loans.
  • The loan must have been disbursed prior to the signing of a service agreement and approval of a SLRP payment.
  • Eligible employee/selectees may be considered for student loan repayment benefit up to $10,000 per fiscal year, with a $60,000 lifetime maximum for any individual.