Free players can claim level awards now (Kebir Blue)

Alright, so I was reading the game news, and I noticed it said that free players can now get the bonus from moving up a level. So what I want to know is, are the people who already moved up the levels before buying membership going to get some? This should probably go in help or suggestions, but I figured that more people would probably see it here.

Free players will only get the GC's from leveling up if they decide to become full members.

To acquire the GC bonus you should either already be a full member or buy membership through the level-up message.
If you moved up to higher game levels without being/becoming a full member, you will NOT get the GC bonus.