The Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) program provides qualified sailors a supplemental allowance of up to $500 per month, depending on income and family size, designed to raise a member's household income to 130% of the federal poverty line. The following is a summary of the FSSA:
FSSA Eligibility
Eligible sailors must recertify annually in February and upon; promotion, accepting Permanent Change of Station orders (PCS), increase in household income of $100 dollars or more, or change in family size.
FSSA Links
For detailed FSSA information and applications see your command FSS coordinator. You can also download the FSSA Step-by-Step guide. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
In addition if you are transferring you can bet that your BAH and Cola will probably change. Check out the links below to see how much you will be getting paid at your next unit.
Military Pay and Allowances Charts and Information
If you are an Active Duty Servicemember, check out:
- Active Duty Pay Charts (Enlisted and Officer)
- Special Pays
- Military Pay - The Basics (Enlisted and Officer)
- Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
- Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Calculator
- Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)
- Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonuses
- Allotments
- Questions About Pay
- Military Tax Center
- Money (Banking, auto loans and buying tips, credit education, home buying and refinancing, personal loans, and more)
- All Active Duty Pay Topics
If you are in the Reserve or National Guard, check out:
- Drill Pay Calculators (Reserve and Guard)
- Special Pays
- Ready Reserve Incentive Program
- Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Type II
- Military Tax Center
- Money (Banking, auto loans and buying tips, credit education, home buying and refinancing, personal loans, and more)
- All Reserve and Guard Pay Topics
If you are a Military Retiree, check out:
