WHEN YOU INVEST IN YOUR COUNTRY, WE INVEST IN YOU. EARN UP TO $40,000 in ENLISTMENT BONUSES WHEN YOU JOIN.

All enlistment ratings are now eligible to earn bonuses in America’s Navy, and you may qualify for more than one. Earn up to $40,000 in enlistment bonuses. So, whether you are in peak physical condition, display valued intelligence, or specialize in high-demand rates, it’s up to you to show us what you’re made of. See the list below for more details on Enlistment Bonus offers.

Navy Enlistment Bonus Details

Enlistment Bonus Source Rates*

Air Rescue Swimmer (AIRR-ATF) — $36,000

Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI-ATF) — $25,000

Explosive Ordnance (EOD-ATF) — $36,000

Hospital Corpsman (HM-ATF) — $25,000

Information Systems Technician (IT-SG) — $10,000

Information Systems Technician Submarines (ITS-ATF) — $15,000

Machinist's Mate Submarines (MMS-5YO) — $10,000

Missile Technician (MT-AEF) — $15,000

Navy Diver (ND-ATF) — $36,000

Nuclear Field (NUC-NF) — $38,000

Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB-ATF) — $36,000

Sub Electronics Computer Field (SECF-5YO) — $15,000

Sonar Technician Surface (STG-5YO) — $10,000

Special Warfare Operator (SO-ATF) — $36,000

*Enlistment Bonus Source Rates (EBSR) vary based on jobs. EBSR is earned and payable upon graduation from A or C school.

Education Bonus - All Ratings Eligible

High School Graduate — $3,000*

Associate's degree — $5,000

Bachelor's degree (or greater) — $8,000

1 year vocation — $3,000

2 year vocation — $5,000

12-23 semester hours — $2,000

24-47 semester hours — $3,000

48-71 semester hours — $4,000

72-95 semester hours — $6,000

96 or greater semester hours — $7,000

*Available to high school students entering their senior year who join the Navy. Please click to find a local recruiter or chat with a recruiter now for more information.

Shipping Bonuses

You may qualify for a bonus. Please click to find a local recruiter or chat with a recruiter now for more information.

Air Rescue Swimmer (AIRR-ATF ) — $5,000

) — $5,000 Culinary Specialist Submarine (CSS-5YO) — $5,000

Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI-ATF) — $5,000

Explosive Ordnance (EOD-ATF) — $5,000

Hospital Corpsman (HM-ATF) — $5,000

Information Systems Technician (IT-SG) — $5,000

Information Systems Technician (ITS-ATF) — $5,000

Machinist's Mate Submarines (MMS-5YO) — $5,000

Missile Technician (MT-AEF) — $5,000

Navy Diver (ND-ATF) — $5,000

Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB-ATF) — $5,000

Sub Electronics Computer Field (SECF-5YO) — $5,000

Sonar Technician Surface (STG-5YO) — $5,000

Special Warfare Operator (SO-ATF) — $5,000

Student Loan Repayment Program

The Navy can help you pay off your student loans. By enlisting in one of the following jobs, we can help pay off up to $65,000 of your Stafford, Perkins, PLUS, and other Title 4 loans.

Following potential eligible rates. Please click to find a local recruiter or chat with a recruiter now for more information.

Advanced Electronics Computer Field (AECF-AEF)

Air Rescue Swimmer (AIRR-ATF)

Avionics Aviation (AV-5YO)

Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR-SG)

Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI-ATF)

Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN-ATF)

Cryptologic Technician Technical (CTT-AEF)

Cryptologic Technician Technical (CTT-SG)

Explosive Ordinance (EOD-ATF)

Information Systems Technician (IT-ATF)

Information Systems Technician (IT-SG)

Information Systems Technician (ITS-ATF)

Intelligence Specialist (IS-ATF)

Machinist's Mate Submarines (MMS-5YO)

Missile Technician (MT-AEF)

Navy Musician (MU-SG)*

Navy Diver (ND-ATF)

Nuclear Field (NF/NUC)

Sonar Technician Surface (STG-AEF)

Sonar Technician Surface (STG-5YO)

Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB-ATF)

Special Warfare Operator (SO-ATF)

Sub Electronics Computer Field (SECF-5YO)

*Eligible for LRP if they access and ship in any month of any fiscal year

Physical Fitness Bonuses

Enlistment Bonus Physical Screening Test (EBPST) — $2,000

Applies to all Active Component recruits in the Warrior Challenge Program (WC) with Ratings: SO, SB, EOD, ND, and AIRR. The member must remain in WC and graduate from RTC to remain eligible.

Enlistment Bonus for Physical Fitness Assessment (EBPFA) — $2,000

Applies to all Active Component recruits who pass their week one, baseline RTC PFA with a score of Satisfactory-Medium or better. Find out what physical fitness standards are required to earn this bonus here.

NOTE: Bonuses and eligibility change rapidly. Contact your recruiter to determine current availability.