Deadline announcements
• Due to ongoing FAFSA delays, the deadline for the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children has been extended from April 1 to May 15.
• The 2024 AER Annual Campaign has been extended to June 14 in celebration of the Army’s birthday.
Official Nonprofit of the U.S. Army
Supporting Soldiers and Their Families Since 1942
Army Emergency Relief’s Mission
To provide grants, interest-free loans and scholarships to promote readiness and help relieve financial distress of Soldiers and their Families.
If you would like to support Soldiers and Army Families, please consider donating today.
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Join AER for the 2024 Annual Campaign
Financial Frontline
Soldiers with AER loans who are eligible and fulfill the requirements can gain credit toward their loans by:
- Reviewing and completing the financial training videos on the Army G-9 website within 90 days of the loan creation date;
- Scoring an 80 or higher in the first three attempts on the test in AER’s Loan Portal.
Specialists/corporals and below can receive up to $500 and sergeants and above can receive up to $250 on their current loan balances. Credits will not exceed the current balance of the loan.
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4 Million
Soldiers assisted since 1942 -
$2 Billion
Assistance provided since 1942 -
$1 Billion
Assistance provided since 9/11