Advance of Pay
Advance of Pay: Up to three months' salary (minus certain deductions as
designated by the agency) may be advanced when an employee is assigned to a
foreign post. An advance of pay may also be authorized for medical emergencies.
Repayment varies by agency; the State Department maximum is 18 pay periods; the
DOD maximum is 26 pay periods. See DSSR 850 and 4 FAH-3 H-536 for further information.
REFERENCES:
Questions regarding Advance of Pay should be directed to HelpDeskGFSS@state.gov
ALDAC Cable 22 State 92022 dated 8/18/2022 (Advance of Pay Request Reminders) provides valuable information for processing requests for this benefit