You may be eligible for certain incentives when becoming an officer in the Army National Guard. In addition to receiving a monthly paycheck, monetary incentives include cash bonuses and healthcare professional loan repayment.

Bonuses
Until May 31st, 2006, the Officer Affiliation Bonus has been increased to $10,000. The Officer Accession Bonus remains at $10,000 (in accordance with NDAA FY06).

 You may be eligible for bonuses of up to $30,000 when becoming an officer in the Army National Guard. Bonuses are available for several specialties including different medical fields. Eligibility requirements for bonuses vary.

Healthcare Professional Loan Repayment
Healthcare professionals may be eligible for up to $50,000 in healthcare professional loan repayment. Many specialties are eligible for repayment, including dentists, clinical psychologists, and optometrists. Eligibility requirements for loan repayment vary.

Continuing Medical Education
Healthcare professionals are eligible for one Continuing Medical Education (CME) each year—up to $2,500 (within the continental U.S.).