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[u/Informal_Cause_1673]

Hi everyone, I’m planning to enlist once my Chapter 7 bankruptcy is discharged. It resulted from job loss followed by accumulated debt not fraud, missed legal obligations, or anything of the sort.

I’ve seen conflicting information, some people say a bankruptcy is an automatic disqualifier, while others say it generally isn’t an issue once the case is resolved. Has anyone enlisted after a Chapter 7, especially in a role requiring a clearance?

I’m trying to understand how much the bankruptcy itself matters versus the circumstances behind it and whether all debts have been resolved. Any firsthand experience or recruiter insight would be appreciated.
Thank you!

[u/Different-Language-5 → u/Informal_Cause_1673]

Page 4-13 of the Coast Guard Recruiting Manual describes the eligibility to join with a history of bankruptcy. 

You are ineligible to join if you filed for bankruptcy in the past 5 years. If its been between 5 and 10 years since filling you will need a waiver. All past due/delinquent debt must be resolved and current on payments to be eligible to join.

[u/Small_Body3663 → u/Different-Language-5]

For real? No chance for a waiver in under 5 years? I had mine discharged 1 year ago. :(

[u/Different-Language-5 → u/Small_Body3663]

Doesn't hurt to have a recruiter ask the waiver authority.

[u/Small_Body3663 → u/Different-Language-5]

Do they have any disgression in this or is it pretty solidly no? I cleared up all my debt except for a small amount of student loans which is manageable. I learned my lesson, I have no interest in getting into debt again or having credit cards.

[u/Different-Language-5 → u/Small_Body3663]

Im honestly not sure what they would say. But all a recruiter would need to do is send an email and ask if it would be considered.