Mission

"To provide financial assistance, educational scholarships and enduring support to Soldiers, retired Soldiers and their families, helping them to overcome financial obstacles and encourage financial stability." 
- armyemergencyrelief.org

5 areas of support:

  • Basic needs & housing

  • Care during crisis

  • Health & wellness

  • Supporting families

  • Workforce development

 

Apply online. Even if not applying, ensure your profile is up to date for emergencies or disasters.

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Application types: 

  • Basic needs, Housing & Family Support

    • Rent/Mortgage

    • Utilities/Deposits

    • Food 

    • Minor Home Repairs

    • Vehicle Repair

  • Career Skills & Spouse Recertification

  • Disaster Relief

  • Emergency Travel

    • Funeral Expenses

  • Health & Wellness

    • Cranial Helmets

  • PCS Move/Travel Expenses

    • Initial Rent/Deposit 

** Verified financial hardship required

** Specific documentation required

Not sure if you really need an AER loan?  See if Financial Readiness can offer you assistance to get your finances back on track first.

ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Apply to Army Emergency Relief

  • Active Duty Soldiers
  • Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers on continuous Active Duty (Title 10, USC) for more than 30 consecutive days.
  • Soldiers Retired from Active Duty for longevity or physical disability.  (Must have retiree ID card.)
  • Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers who retired and are receiving DFAS Retired Pay.
  • Surviving Spouse/Children of Soldiers

Your closest Army Installation AER Office or online at armyemergencyrelief.org

For other military branches, please refer to your branch military relief society (i.e. Air Force Aid and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society).

Yes. Your Spouse should bring:

  • Special Power of Attorney specifying the use of Army Emergency Relief.

  • Valid Military Dependent ID Card.

  • Substantiating documents.

AER provides scholarships for dependent children and Spouses of Active Duty, Retired, and deceased Army Soldiers. Please visit armyemergencyrelief.org/scholarships