Skip to Main Content
An official army family and MWR Site

Financial Readiness Program

Emergency Financial Assistance

#

Sign up for Training

Take control of your financial future - enroll in our classes today. 

#

ACS Calendar

Enroll in our classes today to enhance your budgeting and debt management skills, and access online resources!

#

Contact Us

Let one of our Accredited Financial Counselors set you up for financial success.

Soldier counting money


Where to Get Emergency Financial Assistance

Army Emergency Relief (AER) helps active-duty Soldiers, retirees, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers on Title 10 orders, and their Families. Each request for assistance is unique and considered on an individual basis. 

AER often helps with expenses for things like: 

  • Emergency travel
  • Rent, mortgage, and utilities 
  • Essential car repairs (not covered under insurance)
  • Medical and dental expenses (not covered under insurance)
  • PCS Costs
  • Special needs medical equipment
  • Spouse relicensing/recertification
  • Childcare
  • Funeral costs
  • Food and basic needs

Who Qualifies for Emergency Assistance?

  • Emergency financial assistance is available to:
  • Active-duty service members 
  • Retired military personnel 
  • Reserve and National Guard members on active orders for 30 days or more
  • Eligible Family members
  • Surviving spouses who have not remarried 


How To Apply for Assistance

Ask Army Answers

Keep Exploring

Play Morning Craft Hour

Play Morning Craft Hour

Oct 20 10 am - 11 am
Common Military Training - Marriage

Common Military Training - Marriage

Oct 21 9 am - 10:30 am
Overseas Brief

Overseas Brief

Oct 21 1 pm - 3 pm
What To Expect Now That You're Expecting

What To Expect Now That You're Expecting

Learn how to prepare for your new life.

Oct 22 9 am - 11 am

Domestic Violence Awareness - Dodgeball Tournament

Oct 24 9 am - 12 pm
Domestic Violence Awareness - Dodgeball Tournament

Domestic Violence Awareness - Dodgeball Tournament

Oct 24 9 am - 12 pm
Domestic Violence Awareness - Dodgeball Tournament
PAWS for the Cause

PAWS for the Cause

Oct 24 11 am - 1 pm
Right Arm Night

Right Arm Night

Oct 28 5 pm
EFMP Fall Fest

EFMP Fall Fest

Open to registered EFMP family members.

Oct 29 5 pm
Play Morning Craft Hour

Play Morning Craft Hour

Nov 3 10 am - 11 am
Baby Basics For New Dads

Baby Basics For New Dads

A free class for all expecting dads!

Nov 5 9 am - 11 am
Community Voice Forum

Community Voice Forum

Nov 5 9 am - 10 am
Community Voice Forum

Community Voice Forum

Nov 5 2 pm - 3 pm

Community Voice Forum

Nov 5 2 pm - 3 pm
Community Voice Forum
Take the Tour Tuesdays

Take the Tour Tuesdays

Nov 10 10 am - 11 am
Marketing Yourself and Interview Prep

Marketing Yourself and Interview Prep

Nov 16 11 am - 12 pm
Newcomers' Dinner

Newcomers' Dinner

Been at Fort Lee six months or less? This event is for you! Meet & greet, dinner, games and giveaways!

Nov 17 5:30 pm
Overseas Brief

Overseas Brief

Nov 18 1 pm - 3 pm

Right Arm Night

Nov 18 5 pm
Right Arm Night
Right Arm Night

Right Arm Night

Nov 18 5 pm
Infant Feeding Basics: Lactation & Formula Feeding

Infant Feeding Basics: Lactation & Formula Feeding

Nov 19 9 am - 11 am
Take the Tour Tuesdays

Take the Tour Tuesdays

Dec 8 10 am - 11 am
EFMP & SOS Holiday Movie Night

EFMP & SOS Holiday Movie Night

Open to registered EFMP family members.

Dec 10 5 pm
Federal Employment

Federal Employment

Dec 14 11 am - 12 pm