Zero-Interest Loans and Grants
Offered by Army Emergency Relief (AER)
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.
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Cost & format
In person or online
Schedule
- Online application available anytime; phone application help Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm Eastern.
Who this is for
Eligible groups include active-duty Soldiers and eligible dependents, retired Soldiers and eligible dependents, Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers on qualifying Title 10 orders, surviving spouses who have not remarried, and eligible children of Soldiers who died on active duty or after retirement eligibility.
How to apply
Create an account and submit an Online Assistance Application, or visit the nearest AER office if one is available within commuting range.
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