STATUS:  OPEN

CLIENTS SERVED:  Soldiers on active duty and their eligible dependents / Soldiers retired for longevity, medical or upon reaching age 60 (reserve component) and their eligible dependents / Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers activated on Title 10 orders for more than 30 days and their eligible dependents. (Find individual state resources here or visit the National Guard Relief Foundation.) / Surviving spouses who have not remarried / Children of Soldiers who died on active duty or died after reaching retirement eligibility

DESCRIPTION: Need Financial Assistance? AER is Here for You! Army Emergency Relief is aware that financial hardships don’t always follow a predictable course. If you’re facing a valid financial hardship, we encourage you to submit an online request with details about your situation. An AER Officer will personally review your request and reach out to discuss how we can help.

SERVICES / PROGRAMS:  Covered: Emergency travel / Natural disaster preparation and evacuation / Mortgage, rent and initial deposit / Temporary lodging /Food / Medical co-pays not covered by TRICARE / Vehicle costs / Utilities / Funeral expenses / Basic essential furniture / Appliance costs / Cranial helmets / PCS travel / Child car seats / Dental care for dependents / Home repair / Non-medical attendant travel / Invitational travel order / Clothing / Immigration and passport fees for dependents / Special needs medical equipment / Spouse relicensing and recertification / Childcare (Army Fee Assistance enrollment required)

HOW TO APPLY: Speak with Your Chain of Command! Your chain of command has the authority to approve immediate financial assistance of up to $2,000 through the Quick Assist Program. They can also connect you with the Installation Army Emergency Relief (AER) officer for further assistance.  If there isn’t an Army office within a 50-mile commuting radius, eligible applicants can apply for financial assistance anytime, from anywhere, using the Online Assistance Application on a computer or mobile device. Once submitted, the request is  sent to either HQ AER or your nearest AER office based on the ZIP code provided for review and processing. Simply create an account and submit your request to get started.