### Question
How is the term bonus or similar benefit defined?


### Answer
The term **bonus or similar benefit** is defined in *37 U.S.C. § 303a* as the following:

> a bonus, incentive pay, special pay, or similar payment, or an educational benefit or stipend, paid to a member of the uniformed services under a provision of law that refers to the repayment requirements of this subsection

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 303a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS > SUBCHAPTER I-EXISTING SPECIAL PAY, INCENTIVE PAY, AND BONUS AUTHORITIES**

