DSN: (314) 431-2085, Commercial 011- 49-7031-15-2085
**New** The Commanders Referral Program (CRP) affords immediate Commanders another tool to affect a positive impact on their Soldiers by giving them authority for an instant financial loan when a Soldier has a valid need. Active duty Soldiers lacking the funds to meet their monthly obligations may request AER funds up to $1000 by submitting a completed AER Form 600 to their immediate Commander. This lack of funds could be for a myriad of complex reasons or as simple as overextending themselves the previous month. Whatever the basis, the immediate (Co/Btry) Commander, or 1SG, must be satisfied that the Soldier's request is reasonable, justifiable, and needed.
AER is a non-profit organization which provides emergency loans and grants to Soldiers in crisis. Financial assistance is generally for emergency food or travel, but may be available for auto repair, insurance, rent, or utility bills. AER is an integral part of the US Army's emergency financial assistance program and is a key element in "Helping the Army Take Care of Its Own." AER provides commanders with a valuable asset in accomplishing basic command responsibility for the morale and welfare of personnel.
To apply for AER assistance, individuals must complete the AER Form 700 and a budget worksheet. Categories of assistance may include non receipt of pay, loss of funds, medical expenses, dental expenses, funeral expenses, required travel, rent, utilities, food, essential POV repair, fire or other disasters and to prevent privation.
AER Campaign
The AER fund raising campaign is conducted annually by the U.S. Army from 1 March through 15 May. Contributions may be given to any AER section or can be mailed to:
HQ AER
200 Stovall Street, Room 5N13
Alexandria, VA 22332-0600.
All contributions are fully tax deductible. Donors may make their contributions to the general assistance fund or they may target their contributions to specific programs such as education scholarships or widow assistance.
Donors needing information about administrative matters pertaining to bequests should contact HQ AER. www.aerhq.org
AER Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program (OSEAP) is for spouses of
active duty Soldier's assigned and living in Overseas Commands. The spouse must also
reside with the Soldier at the assigned command. This scholarship is for first undergraduate
degrees only. We are now accepting applications for:
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR TERM 1 OF ACADEMIC YEAR (AY) 2011-2012. THE DEADLINE DATE FOR TERM 1 IS JULY 18, 2011. ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN THIS DATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR TERM 1.
Deadline for each Term application, renewal form and/or supporting documents to AER for AY 2011-2012:
Term 1 = 18 July 2011 (Fall Session 1)
Term 2 = 19 September 2011 (Fall Session 2)
Term 3 = 12 December 2011 (Spring Session 1)
Term 4 = 13 February 2012 (Spring Session 2)
Term 5 = 7 May 2012 (Summer Session 1)
To apply online visit the link HERE
All supporting documents must also be postmarked no later than February 15 for term 4 and April 26 for term 5. OSEAP
The MG James Ursano Scholarship Program is for dependent children of Soldiers on federal active duty, retired, or deceased while in active or retired status. To apply online go to
http://www.aerhq.org/dnn563/EducationalAssistance/DependentChildren.aspx
IAW AR 930-4, Army Emergency Relief, we are able to assist other branches of service. Local DSN for the Navy and Marine Relief Society is 431.2243.
The American Red Cross now has one standard number for use by families to send an urgent message to a service member: 877-272-7337 (US Toll Free). This means that all military members and their families can use this single number to initiate an emergency communication, regardless of where they live.
For those stationed overseas, the three options for calling will remain the same: calling 877-272-7337 direct, accessing the number through a military operator, or calling the local Red Cross station.