10 U.S.C. § 2130a | Financial assistance: nurse officer candidates

(a)

Bonus Authorized .—

(1)

November 29, 1989December 31, 2026 A person described in subsection (b) who, during the period beginning on , and ending on , executes a written agreement in accordance with subsection (c) to accept an appointment as a nurse officer may, upon the acceptance of the agreement by the Secretary concerned, be paid an accession bonus of not more than $40,000. The bonus shall be paid in periodic installments, as determined by the Secretary concerned at the time the agreement is accepted, except that the first installment may not exceed $20,000.

(2)

section 2121(d) of this title In addition to the accession bonus payable under paragraph (1), a person selected under such paragraph shall be entitled to a monthly stipend in an amount not to exceed the stipend rate in effect under for each month the individual is enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing at a civilian educational institution by the Secretary selecting the person. The continuation bonus may be paid for not more than 24 months.

(b)

Eligible Students .—

A person eligible to enter into an agreement under subsection (a) is a person who—

(1)

section 2102 of this title is enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing at a civilian educational institution that does not have a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program established under by the Secretary selecting the person or that has a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program for which the student is ineligible;

(2)

has completed the second year of an accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing and has more than 6 months of academic work remaining before graduation; and

(3)

section 12201 of this title 42 U.S.C. 209 meets the qualifications for appointment as an officer of a reserve component of the Army, Navy, or Air Force as set forth in or, in the case of the Public Health Service, section 207 of the Public Health Service Act () and the regulations of the Secretary concerned.

(c)

Required Agreement .—

The agreement referred to in subsection (a) shall provide that the person executing the agreement agrees to the following:

(1)

That the person will complete the nursing degree program described in subsection (b)(1).

(2)

That, upon acceptance of the agreement by the Secretary concerned, the person will enlist in a reserve component of an armed force.

(3)

That the person will accept an appointment as an officer in the Nurse Corps of the Army or the Navy or as an officer designated as a nurse officer in the Air Force or commissioned corps of the Public Health Service, as the case may be, upon graduation from the nursing degree program.

(4)

That the person will serve on active duty as such an officer—

(A)

for a period of 4 years in the case of a person whose agreement was accepted by the Secretary concerned during that person’s fourth year of the nursing degree program; or

(B)

for a period of 5 years in the case of a person whose agreement was accepted by the Secretary concerned during that person’s third year of the nursing degree program.

(d)

Repayment .—

A person who does not complete a nursing degree program in which the person is enrolled in accordance with the agreement entered into under subsection (a), or having completed the nursing degree program, does not become an officer in the Nurse Corps of the Army or the Navy or an officer designated as a nurse officer of the Air Force or commissioned corps of the Public Health Service or does not complete the period of obligated active service required under the agreement, shall be subject to the repayment provisions of section 303a(e) or 373 of title 37.

(e)

Regulations .—

The Secretaries concerned shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 119–60December 31, 2026December 31, 20252025—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 118–159December 31, 2025December 31, 20242024—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 118–31, § 613(b)(1)December 31, 2024December 31, 20232023—Subsec. (a)(1). , substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 118–31, § 544, substituted “$40,000” for “$20,000” and “$20,000” for “$10,000”.

Pub. L. 117–263December 31, 2023December 31, 20222022—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 117–81December 31, 2022December 31, 20212021—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 116–283December 31, 2021December 31, 2020 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 116–92December 31, 2020December 31, 20192019—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 115–232December 31, 2019December 31, 20182018—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 115–91, § 612(a)(1)December 31, 2018December 31, 20172017—Subsec. (a)(1). , substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 115–91, § 618(a)(1)(G)Subsec. (d). , inserted “or 373” before “of title 37”.

Pub. L. 114–328December 31, 2017December 31, 20162016—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 114–92December 31, 2016December 31, 20152015—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 113–291December 31, 2015December 31, 20142014—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 113–66December 31, 2014December 31, 20132013—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 112–239December 31, 2013December 31, 2012 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 112–81December 31, 2012December 31, 20112011—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 111–383, § 612(a)(1)December 31, 2011December 31, 2010, substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 111–383, § 1075(b)(28)Subsec. (b)(1). , substituted “Training Corps program” for “Training Program” in two places.

Pub. L. 111–84, § 612(a)(1)December 31, 2010December 31, 20092009—Subsec. (a)(1). , substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 111–84, § 1073(c)(3)Pub. L. 110–417, § 616(b)Subsec. (a)(2). , made technical amendment to directory language of . See 2008 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 110–417, § 616(a)2008—Subsec. (a)(1). , substituted “$20,000” for “$10,000” and “$10,000” for “$5,000”.

Pub. L. 110–417, § 612(a)December 31, 2009December 31, 2008, substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 110–181December 31, 2008December 31, 2007 substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 110–417, § 616(b)Pub. L. 111–84, § 1073(c)(3)section 2121(d) of this titleSubsec. (a)(2). , as amended by , substituted “in an amount not to exceed the stipend rate in effect under ” for “of not more than $1,000”.

Pub. L. 109–364December 31, 2007December 31, 20062006—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 109–163, § 622(a)December 31, 2006December 31, 2005, substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 109–163, § 687(c)(6)Subsec. (d). , amended heading and text of subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, text related to persons required to refund accession bonuses or stipends in par. (1), treatment of a reimbursement obligation as a debt owed to the United States in par. (2), and the effect of a discharge in bankruptcy in par. (3).

Pub. L. 108–375December 31, 2005December 31, 20042004—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 108–136December 31, 2004December 31, 20032003—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 107–314December 31, 2003December 31, 20022002—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “” and “$10,000” for “$5,000” in first sentence and “$5,000” for “$2,500” in second sentence.

Pub. L. 107–314, § 615(h)(2)Subsec. (a)(2). , substituted “$1,000” for “$500”.

Pub. L. 107–107, § 612(a)December 31, 2002December 31, 20012001—Subsec. (a)(1). , substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 107–107, § 538(1)section 2102 of this titleSubsec. (a)(2). , struck out “that does not have a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Program established under ” after “civilian educational institution”.

Pub. L. 107–107, § 538(2)Subsec. (b)(1). , inserted “or that has a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Program for which the student is ineligible” before semicolon at end.

Pub. L. 106–398December 31, 2001December 31, 20002000—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 106–65December 31, 2000December 31, 19991999—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 105–261December 31, 1999September 30, 19991998—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 105–85September 30, 1999September 30, 19981997—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 104–201September 30, 1998September 30, 19971996—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 104–106, § 612(a)September 30, 1997September 30, 1996, substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 104–106, § 1501(c)(23)Subsec. (b)(3). , substituted “section 12201” for “section 591”.

Pub. L. 103–337September 30, 1996September 30, 19951994—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 103–160September 30, 1995September 30, 19931993—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 102–484September 30, 1993September 30, 19921992—Subsec. (a)(1). substituted “” for “”.

Pub. L. 102–190 Pub. L. 101–510, § 613(c)(1)1991—Subsec. (a)(1). made amendment identical to that made by . See 1990 Amendment note below.

Pub. L. 101–510, § 1484(d)(1)(A)November 29, 19891990—Subsec. (a)(1). , substituted “,” for “the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991”.

Pub. L. 101–510, § 613(c)(1)September 30, 1992September 30, 1991, substituted “,” for “,”.

Pub. L. 101–510, § 613(c)(2)section 2102 of this titleSubsecs. (a)(2), (b)(1). , inserted “by the Secretary selecting the person” after “”.

Pub. L. 101–510, § 1484(d)(1)(B)November 29, 1989Subsec. (d)(3). , substituted “” for “the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2009 Amendment

Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title X, § 1073(c)Oct. 28, 2009123 Stat. 2474Oct. 14, 2008Pub. L. 110–417, , , provided that the amendment made by section 1073(c)(3) is effective as of , and as if included in as enacted.

Effective Date of 1996 Amendment

Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title XV, § 1501(c)Feb. 10, 1996110 Stat. 498Dec. 1, 1994Pub. L. 103–337, , , provided that the amendment made by that section is effective as of , and as if included as an amendment made by the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act, title XVI of , as originally enacted.

Savings Provision

Apr. 1, 2006section 687(c) of Pub. L. 109–163 section 687(f) of Pub. L. 109–163 section 510 of this titleFor savings provision relating to payment or repayment of any bonus, incentive pay, special pay, or similar pay obligated to be paid before , under a provision of this section amended by , see , set out as a note under .

Correction of Lapsed Authorities for Payment of Bonuses, Special Pays, and Similar Benefits for Members of the Uniformed Services

Pub. L. 110–181, div. A, title VI, § 610Jan. 28, 2008122 Stat. 147

“(a)

Retroactive Effective Date for Payment Authorities .—

section 16302 of this titlelDecember 31, 2007The amendments made by sections 611, 612, 613, and 614 [amending this section and and sections 301b, 302d, 302e, 302g, 302h, 302j to 302, 308, 308b, 308c, 308d, 308g to 308i, 309, 312, 312b, 312c, 323, 324, 326, 330, and 402 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services] shall take effect as of .

“(b)

Ratification of Existing Contingent Agreements .—

January 1, 2008Jan. 28, 2008In the case of a provision of title 10 or 37, United States Code, amended by section 611, 612, 613, or 614 under which an individual must enter into an agreement with the Secretary concerned for receipt of a bonus, special pay, or similar benefit, the Secretary concerned may treat any agreement entered into under such a provision during the period beginning on , and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act [] as having taken effect as of the date on which the agreement was signed by the individual.

“(c)

Temporary Additional Agreement Authority.—

“(1)

Authority .—

Jan. 28, 2008January 1, 2008In the case of a provision of title 10 or 37, United States Code, amended by section 611, 612, 613, or 614 under which an individual must enter into an agreement with the Secretary concerned for receipt of a bonus, special pay, or similar benefit, the Secretary concerned, during the 120-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [], may treat any agreement entered into under such a provision by an individual described in paragraph (2) as having been signed by the individual during the period beginning on , and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act.

“(2)

Covered individuals .—

January 1, 2008December 31, 2007An individual referred to in paragraph (1) is an individual who would have met all of the qualifications for a bonus, special pay, or similar benefit under a provision of title 10 or 37, United States Code, amended by section 611, 612, 613, or 614 at any time during the period beginning on , and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act, but for the fact that the statutory authority for the bonus, special pay, or similar benefit lapsed on .

“(d)

Tax Treatment .—

26 U.S.C. 112December 31, 2007The payment of a bonus, special pay, or similar benefit under a provision of title 10 or 37, United States Code, amended by section 611, 612, 613, or 614 to an individual who would have been entitled to the tax treatment accorded by section 112 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [] on the date on which the member would have otherwise earned the bonus, special pay, or similar benefit, but for the fact that the statutory authority for the bonus, special pay, or similar benefit lapsed on , shall be treated as covered by such section 112.

“(e)

Retroactive Implementation of Army Referral Bonus .—

section 3252 of title 10January 1, 2008Jan. 28, 2008The Secretary of the Army may pay a bonus under [former] , United States Code, as added by section 671(a)(1), to an individual referred to in subsection (a)(2) of such section 3252 who made a referral, as described in subsection (b) of such section 3252, to an Army recruiter during the period beginning on , and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act [].

“(f)

Secretary Concerned Defined .—

section 101(5) of title 37In this section, the term ‘Secretary concerned’ has the meaning given that term in , United States Code.”

, , , provided that:

Application of Increase

section 615(h) of Pub. L. 107–314Sept. 30, 2002section 615(i) of Pub. L. 107–314 section 301d of Title 37In case of amendment by to increase maximum amount of special pay or bonus that may be paid during any 12-month period, amended limitation is applicable to 12-month periods beginning after , see , set out as a note under , Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.

Coverage of Period of Lapsed Authority

Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title VI, § 611(d)Nov. 30, 1993107 Stat. 1679

“(1)

Nov. 30, 1993October 1, 1993 In the case of a person described in paragraph (2) who executes an agreement described in paragraph (3) during the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [], the Secretary concerned may treat the agreement for purposes of the accession bonus, monthly stipend, or special pay authorized under the agreement as having been executed and accepted on the first date on which the person would have qualified for such an agreement had the amendments made by this section [amending this section and sections 302d and 302e of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services] taken effect on .

“(2)

section 2130a(b) of title 10October 1, 1993October 1, 1993 A person referred to in paragraph (1) is a person described in , United States Code, or section 302d(a)(1) or 302e(b) of title 37, United States Code, who, during the period beginning on , and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act, would have qualified for an agreement described in paragraph (3) had the amendments made by this section taken effect on .

“(3)

section 2130a of title 10 section 302d of title 37 section 302e of title 37 An agreement referred to in this subsection is an agreement with the Secretary concerned that is a condition for the payment of an accession bonus and monthly stipend under , United States Code, an accession bonus under , United States Code, or incentive special pay under , United States Code.

“(4)

section 101(5) of title 37 For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘Secretary concerned’ has the meaning given that term in , United States Code.”

, , , provided that:

Oct. 1, 1992Oct. 23, 1992section 612(j)(2) of Pub. L. 102–484 section 301b of Title 37[For provisions relating to coverage of period of lapsed authority from , to , for payment of bonuses or other special pay under this section, see , set out as a note under , Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.]

December 5, 1991Accession Bonuses for Candidates Executing Agreements During 90-Day Period Beginning

Pub. L. 102–190, div. A, title VI, § 612(c)(2)Dec. 5, 1991105 Stat. 1376

“(A)

10 U.S.C. 2130aDec. 5, 1991October 1, 1991 In the case of a person described in subparagraph (B) who executes an agreement under section 2130a of such title [] during the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act [], the Secretary concerned may treat such agreement as having been executed and accepted for purposes of such section on the first date on which the person would have qualified for such an agreement had the amendment made by paragraph (1) [amending this section] taken effect on .

“(B)

October 1, 1991October 1, 1991 A person referred to in subparagraph (A) is a person who, during the period beginning on , and ending on the date of the enactment of this Act, would have qualified for an agreement under such section had the amendment made by paragraph (1) taken effect on .

“(C)

10 U.S.C. 101(a)(9) For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘Secretary concerned’ has the meaning given that term in section 101(8) of such title [now ].”

, , , provided that: