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Army Emergency Relief (AER) Overview

Overview

Army Emergency Relief is the U.S. Army's own nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating financial distress on the force. AER provides grants and zero-interest loans to Active Duty and Retired Soldiers and their Families. Over 4 million Soldiers supported since 1942. AER officers are conveniently located at installations around the world. Visit ArmyEmergencyRelief.org to learn more.

Education Programs

AER’s Education Program is a secondary mission to help Army Families with the costs of education. The three separate scholarship programs are:

Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program
• Applicant must be the Spouse or widow(er) of an active duty or retired Soldier and reside in the United States. 
• Stateside applicants must be full time students. 
• First undergraduate degrees only.
• Active duty military personnel are not eligible.

Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program Major General James Ursano Scholarship Fund for Dependent Children.

Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program 
• Applicants must be a Spouse of an active duty Soldier assigned in Europe, Korea, Japan, or Okinawa. 
• Applicants must physically reside with the Soldier at the assigned location. 
• First undergraduate degrees only.
• Off post students are not eligible.
• Spouses may be part time or full time students.

Major General James Ursano Scholarship Fund for Dependant Children 
• Dependent children, stepchildren, or legally adopted children of Army Soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased while in active duty or retired status.

The children of Grey Area Reservists/National Guard are eligible as well.

Scholarship awards will be awarded up to half the cost of tuition. Scholarship awards are based on financial need, as evidenced by income, assets, Family size, and special circumstances.

Applications and instructions are available for all the scholarships on the AER website at https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/resources/

AER Resources and Forms

View all AER forms. 

Army Emergency Relief (AER) JBMHH

AER Application and Account Portal

  • https://aerprod.powerappsportals.us/

Army Emergency Relief (AER) JBMHH 

What AER is and is-not able to assist with

What Can AER Do?

  • Food, Rent or Utilities

  • Emergency Transportation

  • Essential Vehicle Repairs

  • Funeral Expenses

  • Medical/Dental Expenses

  • Delayed/Stolen Pay

  • Help Prevent Privation

  • Provide Scholarship Aid (MG James Ursano Fund

What Can’t AER Do?

  • Help Pay for Non-Essentials

  • Finance Ordinary Leave/Vacation

  • Pay Fines/Legal Expenses

  • Help Liquidate/Consolidate Debt

  • Assist with House Purchase/Home Improvements

  • Help Purchase, Rent/Lease a Vehicle

  • Cover Bad Checks or Pay a Credit Card Bill

  • Reimburse for Services Completed

Who is Eligible
  • Active duty Soldiers, single or married, and their Family members
  • Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their Family members (Title 10, USC)
  • Soldiers retired from active duty for longevity or physical disability, and their Family members
  • Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers who retired at age 60, and their Family members
  • Surviving spouses and orphans of Soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired