I have a $2000 debt from the MVA, that is now in collections, but I just became aware of this debt, and I am leaving for boot ccamp this Friday, can I be sent back from Boot Camp for this, or will they find out?
2007-10-22 01:14:13 · 19 answers · asked by Antonio R 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, you can not get kicked out of boot camp for a debt. However, you will be expected to bring your debt up to good standing as soon as you start receiving your paychecks.
Perhaps you could have a trusted family member take care of the debt for you while you are in boot camp, you will get paid for your training. Add a parent as a joint owner on your checking account and ask them to start making the payments for you. You will not be able to take care of it yourself while in training.
2007-10-22 01:21:07 · answer #1 · answered by Chaashni 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The military frowns on bad debts, and will take disciplinary action usually in the form of an article 15. They will also garnish your wages leaving you with very little to live on.
Send them a $10 dollar payment establishing a payment history before you go to boot camp, and send them another on your first payday.
A phone call to MVA may do you more good than anything tho'.
Lots (if not most) of people go into the military with payments that need to be made. As long as it is not considered a "bad debt" there is no problem. You can even arrange for it to be on an automatic payment plan if you want.
2007-10-22 09:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by tom l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They wont kick you out, but if you are in a MOS where you need a security clearance, you may have problems getting it if you don't come clean about it. If you fail to get your clearance for a specific MOS, then you go needs of the USMC.
You can probably call the debtor, tell them you are joining and make arrangements to pay it when you get your paycheck.
The debtor can also find out you joined and possible garnish your wages.
If you try to run from it, in the long run it will only cause you trouble. Expecially if the debtor contacts the USMC. The Drill will give you hell just for causing them a problem over it.
No, they wont kick you out though.
2007-10-22 10:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by mnbvcxz52773 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For God's sake, contact them and make arrangements to pay the debt. Work out a payment schedule that's acceptable to them and you. I'll absolutely guarantee you that you don't want the Marines Finance Office to get a garnishment notice while you're at Parris Island.
How'd you get a waiver for the Marines when the Navy would not take you?
2007-10-22 08:27:13 · answer #4 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It wont be an issue in recruit training.
Once you get to your unit what can happen is the collection agency can track you down and call your company First Sergeant then you can get into trouble.
Your unit will force you to pay it, then probley NJP (non-judicial punishment) you for letting your debt get out of control.
Once you get done with recruit training get some form of automatic payment set up for repayment of the debt.
Keep records of your payments.
2007-10-22 10:08:27 · answer #5 · answered by h h 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The military frowns upon bad debts but if they know you're working the problem, you'll be ok. Just don't pile up a bunch of debt or get into writing hot checks. Bouncy checks are a BIG thing you don't want to get into.
2007-10-22 10:43:35 · answer #6 · answered by Chris L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, just be aware and send them 10 dollars....once they accept any payment then you have established that you can send them what you want when you want....I would get ahold of collections and see if they would take a lesser cash settlement too. Just tell them you want to pay but don't have the money right now.
2007-10-22 08:18:23 · answer #7 · answered by mrliteman001 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, but the MVA will be able to garnish you wages with a court order, if they find out you are in the Marines.
2007-10-22 08:18:42 · answer #8 · answered by Taz 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
They will not kick you out for this, but you will have to pay that money back just the same.
2007-10-22 17:36:56 · answer #9 · answered by robert43041 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but going into Boot camp might mean getting rid of the dept... It also might mean that the collection agency can not garnish your wages since you not are working for the government.
2007-10-22 08:18:11 · answer #10 · answered by LadyCatherine 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋