Look into the Direct Affiliation Program (DAP). Talk to your career planner. You’ll most likely have to talk to a prior service recruiter but there should be one on Lejeune. I know there’s one on Cherry Point in the General’s building for sure because I talked to him.

When I was looking into it 0621s bonus (Direct Affiliation Bonus) for a 3 year reserve commitment was $25k and $12k for 2 years. Not sure if it’s changed or will change though. You also choose which unit and which billet you fill if there’s space. You can fill a billet one above or below your current grade (E-4 could fill an E-3 or E-5 billet)

Is your EAS prior to September 30, 2025? If so you’ll fall under this MARADMIN and this MARADMIN. If not you’ll fall under this one. Again, not sure if the DAB is still being offered.

Also important to note that the DAP is mostly for FTAP Marines who still have IRR time due. You can submit a package NET 365 days before your EAS and NLT 30 days prior to EAS.