how long does it take for the bonus to kick in now that finance is taking out of the loop

Most of the time after your retention NCO turns in paperwork you get your bonus in 7-10 business days. Longer than that something is wrong or they haven't turned in paperwork.

usually doesnt take more than three weeks and month tops

Both responses are pretty accurate.

Minimum of 5 days (processing contract) and a maximum of 30 days (if there are issues).

When did you reenlist?

I received mine in less then 5 days. Lucky Me

Everyone including myself got it either less then a week or a little after a week. I guess it depends what day of the week they send in the paperwork. Like most places... it might be a few extra days if you reenlist close to the weekend.

I just reenlisted in the National Guard 30 May. My original ETS date was today (9 June). I am set to leave for a deployment 5 July, and was hoping to receive this reenlistment bonus before I leave. I notice some desparity in the amount of time it takes, I was hoping there was a way I can check with DFAS to grab a better idea when I should receive this bonus. Anybody know of any way I can get more info??

The above discussions were centered aroud the active Army time periods ... you may have to contact your local offices for a better time-frame for your bonus.

Is there a way for me to check the status of my bonus it's only been 11 days and I called my CC but I just got a funny feeling?

PM me your SSN and I'll resond within a few minutes.