When a single homeowner enlists in the NG, do they get BAH while at basic and AIT?

2019-12-26T19:12:14-05:00

I need this cleared up. I’m single and enlisted in the national guard. I’ve owned my own home the last four years. The recruiter told me that While at basic and AIT I will get BAH since I own the home But at a single persons rate which is less. My question is. I will get BAH right?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2019 7:26 PM

2019-12-26T19:26:12-05:00

You’re recruiter lied to you. BAH is an allowance for individuals who are married and need to provide living accommodations for their families. BAH is not an entitlement just because you own a home.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2019 7:35 PM

2019-12-26T19:35:25-05:00

I have only dealt with this issue once with PVTs who have come through BCT. So it only applies mostly to NG and Reserves. Our National Guard Liaison helped the PVTs a lot during their time here. Yes, you may still be able to get your BAH even if you are single but I guess for the NG and Reserve y’all have to provide the lease to finance. If all your paperwork was submitted properly before you go to BCT/OSUT then you will be good to go. If not then we’ll looks like to you need to bring it up to the Liaison as soon as possible. Best of luck.

Response by SPC Christopher Longmire made Dec 26 at 2019 10:41 PM

2019-12-26T22:41:01-05:00

Nope you will be required to stay in the barracks

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2019 9:00 AM

2019-12-27T09:00:12-05:00

When I enlisted for NG I was able to get BAH by providing a copy of my lease. Because you are NG once you finish training you have to have a home to return to unlike active duty who will go to a base and be provided with somewhere to stay. Make sure you provide all the documents to your recruiter AND take a certified copy with you to BCT.