Army Emergency Relief Emergency Financial Assistance (AER Emergency Assistance)
Zero-interest loans and grants for emergencies like rent, mortgage, utilities, car repairs, medical co-pays, emergency travel, funeral costs, childcare, and moving expenses. Help is promised within 48 hours.
Who it is for
Active-duty Soldiers, retired Soldiers, Guard and Reserve Soldiers on active-duty orders of 30 days or more, surviving spouses and children of Soldiers who died, and their dependents. No prior donation is required.
Focus: National Guard and Reserve, Surviving spouses and families
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Apply online anytime through the AER assistance page.
- You can also apply in person through your unit or an AER office on post.
Deadline: Applications are accepted anytime. (Rolling, apply any time)
Verified as of 2026-07-03. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.