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Where to Get Emergency Financial Assistance
Army Emergency Relief (AER) helps active-duty Soldiers, retirees, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers on Title 10 orders, and their Families. Each request for assistance is unique and considered on an individual basis.
AER often helps with expenses for things like:
- Emergency travel
- Rent, mortgage, and utilities
- Essential car repairs (not covered under insurance)
- Medical and dental expenses (not covered under insurance)
- PCS Costs
- Special needs medical equipment
- Spouse relicensing/recertification
- Childcare
- Funeral costs
- Food and basic needs
Who Qualifies for Emergency Assistance?
- Emergency financial assistance is available to:
- Active-duty service members
- Retired military personnel
- Reserve and National Guard members on active orders for 30 days or more
- Eligible Family members
- Surviving spouses who have not remarried
How To Apply for Assistance
- Speak with your chain of command
- Apply for Financial Assistance Online (See application process below)
- Visit your local AER Office
AER Online Application Process
Eligibility:
The following individuals are eligible for AER assistance in accordance with Army Regulation 930-4:
- Soldiers on active-duty and their eligible DEERS dependents
- Soldiers retired for longevity, medical or upon reaching age 60 (reserve component) and their eligible DEERS dependents
- Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers activated on Title 10 orders for more than 30 days and their eligible DEERS dependents
- Surviving spouses who have not remarried
- Children of Soldiers who died on active-duty or died after reaching retirement eligibility
Application Process:
Eligible Soldiers can apply for AER assistance via the online portal following the steps below.
- STEP 1: Soldiers will visit www.armyemergencyrelief.org
- STEP 2: Select LOAN PORTAL
- STEP 3: Select ONLINE PORTAL
- STEP 4: Select APPLY FOR ASSISTACE
- STEP 5: Follow all instructions to submit your request for AER assistance.
NOTE: You must complete and submit all required fields and documents before your online application is accepted.
If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Additional Resources
AER Budget Sheet (PDF)
AER 5 Areas of Support (PDF)
