Under AR 930-4, Army Emergency Relief provides EMERGENCY financial assistance in the form of a non-interest bearing loan, grant, or a combination of the two.
We are located on Fort Jackson in the ACS Building, 9810 Lee Road. Please call (803)751-5256 for specific guidance on how to apply for AER assistance.
Eligibility
Soldiers on active duty and their dependents.
Members of the Reserve Components of the Army (Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve) on Title 10 orders for more than 30 days and their eligible dependents
Soldiers retired for longevity, medical, or upon reaching age 60 (Reserve component) and their eligible dependents
Surviving spouses who have not remarried and children of Soldiers who died on active duty or died after reaching retirement eligibility.
Categories of Assistance
Emergency Travel
Mortgage, Rent, Initial Deposit
Food
Healthcare (not covered by TRICARE)
Vehicle Costs (Payment, Repairs and Insurance)
Utilities
Funeral Expenses
Basic Essential Furniture
Minor Home Repairs
Cranial Helmets
Required documents may consist of:
Military ID Card
Leave and Earnings Statement
Leave/PCS Orders
Substantiating Documents (e.g. car repair estimate, rental agreement, utility bill)
Refer to the areas of assistance below for the required forms
Spouse/Dependent Assistance
Spouses and/or dependents may receive financial assistance; however, they must be geographically separated and possess a Special Power of Attorney, Miltiary ID card and provide substantiating documents (i.e., car repair estimate, rental agreement, utility bill, etc.)
Is there a dollar limit on AER assistance?
No. AER assistance will meet your emergency need.
Where does AER receive its funding?
Voluntary contributions from active and retired soldiers.
Repayment of AER interest-free loans.
Income from investments.
Unsolicited contributions.
What kind of assistance is given?
Assistance may be provided in the form of a non-interest bearing loan, a grant (an outright gift of funds) if repayment of loan will cause undue hardship or a combination of the two. Should a loan be given, it will be prorated from the Soldier’s military pay.
Other Programs:
Company Commander First Sergeant Quick Assist - Company Commanders or First Sergeants can approve financial assistance up to $2,000. Assistance under this program will require the signature of the Commander or First Sergeant.
Survivor Assistance -Surviving spouses and children of active and retired Soldiers are eligible for financial assistance. Assistance is provided as a grant for an individual request. Monthly stipends may be provided for the most destitute.
Educational Scholarships - Spouses and children of active and retired Soldiers are eligible for educational scholarship programs. AER provides over $8 million in educational scholarships every year.
