All assistance requests are unique and considered on an individual basis.
Emergency Travel,Natural Disaster (preparation & evacuation)
Mortgage, Rent, Initial Deposit, Temporary Lodging,Food,Healthcare (not covered by Tricare),Vehicle Costs, Utilities,Funeral Expenses,Basic Essential Furniture,Appliance Costs,Cranial Helmets,Home Repair,Spouse Relicensing / Recertification,Child Care (Army Fee Assistance req.).
Have a request not listed above Just ask!

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2-1-1 Ashtabula County

Physical Address

2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 13161, Arlington, VA 22202

Application process

1. Talk to your Chain of CommandThe fastest and most effective way to request financial assistance through AER is to talk to your chain of command. Your chain of command has the power to approve immediate financial assistance up to $2,000. Your chain of command can also refer you to the on-post AER officer. 2. Visit your AER OfficerAny Soldier (active or retired) can visit their nearest AER officer. Officers are conveniently located at many Army installations around the world. No Army base nearby? No problem! Soldiers can visit any military installation and request AER assistance from any military aid society.3. Call the American Red CrossNot located within 50 miles of a military installation? The American Red Cross is authorized to provide financial assistance on behalf of AER. Call the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337 then select the option for financial assistance.

Eligibility

The following individuals are eligible for AER assistance in accordance with Army Regulation 930-4:

Soldiers on active duty and their eligible dependents
Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers activated on Title 10 orders for more than 30 days and their eligible dependents
Soldiers retired for longevity, medical, or upon reaching age 60 (reserve component) and their eligible dependents
Surviving spouses who have not remarried and children of Soldiers who died on active duty or died after reaching retirement eligibility

Service area

United States

Agency info

Army Emergency Relief

AER assist soldiers through zero-interest loans, grants, and educational scholarships.