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I was told that you can getTSQA early and opt to get a smaller amount. I'm wondering if anybody can give me more information about this. I'm a little concerned that I will not have credit cards due to credit score that will take care of the expenses while I wait to be reimbursed. I will get the three months advance but I'm still concerned about having enough money to start up. Suggestions or more information.
IsItFriday? The sooner you file for TQSA reimbursement the sooner you get reimbursed.

Some people might file every ten days, while others might take their time and only file every 14 or 15 days. Obviously they would get paid later.

But the total of all the reimbursements would remain the same.

Nobody is getting a smaller amount unles...See More
Jul 29, 2018
Thankinghim What I meant was someone said you can opt to get your money up front and get like 60% of you tsqa....i don't know if that part is true.
Jul 29, 2018
IsItFriday? Yeah, I wondered if that's what you meant.

Let me be clear...that's complete nonsense.

You need to pay for things during your transition. Take your credit cards, and advance pay, and whatever you can borrow from family and make it work. If you need to stay in a cheaper hotel, then do so. With google search you can hazard a guess a...See More
Jul 30, 2018
haha I'm not familiar with opting for getting TQSA upfront but settling for a smaller amount. The longer you are on TQSA, the amount you are eligible for gets reduced (but is still generally enough for your needs). Anything else would be a new one on me.

In general, DoDEA does not really advance any type of benefit. They generally prefer that y...See More
Jul 30, 2018
HelpOthers I agree that this does not sound correct. I think I ready something like this in the jtr for military members, but that is with them knowing exactly what the pay would be and probably not available to new hires if it is a thing.

I suggest getting the advanced pay for the full three months/6 paychecks, and think you can request a quick eme...See More
Aug 7, 2018


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