Emergency Relief Programs
Military's AER, AFAS and More
Military's AER, AFAS and More
July 24, 2023
You are eligible to receive emergency financial assistance from the Military Aid Societies if you are a military retiree or spouse/widow(er) of a retiree. These financial assistance programs are critical lifelines when members of our military's force, active or retired, and families are most in need. Obtaining assistance through these programs can mean the difference between a short-term financial setback or a long-term and costly financial obligation.
Some of the different financial assistance programs are, which you can read more about below:
OFFICIAL NONPROFIT OF THE U.S. ARMY
Mission To provide grants, interest-free loans and scholarships to promote readiness and relieve financial distress of Soldiers and their Families.
Three Ways To Apply
AER CONTACT IN KOREA
AER USAG Humphreys
(315) 757-2582 or 2364
Army Community Service
Bldg. 6400, 1st Floor
Website USAG Humphreys home.army.mil/humphreys/index.php/my-usag-humphreys/all-services/army-community-service/army-emergency-relief-aer
Website www.armyemergencyrelief.org
Facebook www.facebook.com/AERHQ/
Emergency Assistance When unexpected emergencies arise, there is a financial need and help is needed, AFAS provides no-interest loans and/or grants. Read more at https://afas.org/emergencyassistance/
Education Support AFAS education grants, loans and scholarships are available to dependent children or spouses of Airmen and Guardians, both active duty and retired. Read more at https://afas.org/education-support/
Community Programs AFAS understands the challenges that come with active duty military life, from deployments to PCSs, and offers targeted community programs. Read more at https://afas.org/community-programs/
AFAS PURPOSE To help Airmen and Guardians when they need us most. Also eligible for assistance are Retired Air Force or Space Force members and their dependents, as well as dependent spouses and dependent-aged children of deceased Air Force or Space Force personnel (who died in retired status)
LOCATIONS Go to the AFAS website to find office locations.
AFAS CONTACT IN KOREA
Osan AB Military & Family Readiness Center
Bldg. 916 (McPherson Center)
DSN: 784-5440 | From Cell: 0505-784-5440
From US: 011-82-505-784-5440
E-mail: osan.afrc@us.af.mil
Osan MFRC Website https://www.51fss.com/military-family-readiness-center/
AF Website https://afas.org
The mission of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.
LOCATIONS Go to the NMCRS website to find office locations
https://nmcrs.org
