Army Emergency Relief (AER)

Financial AssistanceService

Zero-Interest Loans and GrantsService

AER reviews emergency financial requests and may provide grants or zero-interest loans for needs like rent, utilities, food, emergency travel, medical co-pays, vehicle costs, temporary lodging, and other essential expenses.

Online Assistance ApplicationService

AER’s online portal lets eligible applicants request help, upload documents, and track financial assistance requests without going to a physical office.

Disaster AssistanceGrant

AER provides emergency financial help after qualifying disasters for urgent needs such as food, water, fuel, temporary lodging, basic living expenses, minor home repairs, and essential recovery costs.

Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship ProgramGrant

This scholarship helps eligible Army spouses pay for a first undergraduate degree or first technical certification.

Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent ChildrenGrant

This scholarship helps eligible dependent children of Soldiers pay for a first undergraduate degree or first technical certification.

Survivor Assistance ProgramProgram

AER provides grant-based financial assistance to eligible surviving spouses and children of active and retired Soldiers.

Wounded Warrior Assistance ProgramProgram

Army Wounded Warriors can get personal access to AER assistance through an installation AER office, AW2 advocate, or AER headquarters.

Wounded Warrior Comfort GrantsGrant

AER provides an immediate $1,000 grant to eligible Soldiers medically evacuated from hostile fire, imminent danger areas, peacekeeping operations, or training exercises within the continental United States.

Childcare AssistanceGrant

AER offers up to $1,500 in extra child-care help for eligible families enrolled in the Army Fee Assistance program.

Retired Lt. Gen. Nathaniel R. Thompson Jr. Career Skills Support ProgramGrant

This program gives grants to eligible Soldiers in the Army Career Skills Program to help with transition-related costs like travel, lodging, tools, training supplies, uniforms, food, and utilities.

Financial Frontline Loan CreditProgram

Eligible Soldiers with AER loans can earn credit toward their loan balance by completing Army financial training videos and passing the required test.