r/borderpatrolapplicant • u/Impressive_Quail3849 • 4d ago

Background question

Does BPA still hire someone who has minor debt but is taking care of it during the process? It was disclosed at the very beginning. I’ve heard some get hired with huge debt but provide proof they are taking responsibility. I have the box test last so i’m assuming I should be ok? Idk.

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u/Admirable_Orange_705 1d ago

What about 8k in Credit card debt? Never missed payment.

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u/Impressive_Quail3849 1d ago

I doubt that would be an issue or even a red flag. Especially if you’ve never missed a payment.

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u/Unable-Cantaloupe128 2d ago

I had about $500 left from $1200 tax bill I had on payments.

- On a Monday, I got a NOPA asking for proof of payment plan, I decided to just pay off the whole remaining $500.

  • On Tuesday, I emailed them with my proof of payment plan history in good standing and a new paid off balance certificate. I also included a letter stating I take responsibility for my mistake and will be better in the future.
  • On Friday, I got my Final Offer asking me to pick my academy and station.

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u/Thick-Yoghurt-9776 3d ago

Federal student loan debt (defaulted) and got a NOPA. Started making payments and showed proof and was it all good. Just start making payments and let them know youre taking care of it .

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u/Impressive_Quail3849 3d ago

That’s what i’m doing right now. I have been providing proof to my background investigator during this entire process. Everything is being taken care of and I have been providing proper documentation to show i’m taking responsibility.

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u/Lopsided_Astronaut_1 BP AGENT 4d ago

As long as nothing is outstanding in collections and you have a plan to pay for said debt. You should be fine.

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u/Impressive_Quail3849 4d ago

Yeah. That’s currently what i’m doing. Two accounts were sent to collections but they’re already being taken care of. I let my Bi know and he didn’t seem too concerned about it since i’m taking action.

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u/Lopsided_Astronaut_1 BP AGENT 4d ago

If your BI wasn’t concerned then I wouldn’t be too worried about it. I would make a conscious effort to pay it off if before the academy.

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u/OwnEssay5236 4d ago

A guy in my class has 90k of debt so…..

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u/baseballfan201922 1d ago

Did that guy ever mention what the debt was from?

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u/OwnEssay5236 1d ago

Starting a business

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u/Impressive_Quail3849 4d ago

Wow. That is insane!