Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available on the basis of need to active duty members in the U.S. armed forces and to their families for emergency travel and other specific emergency circumstances on a 24-hour basis. Funds provided are given in the form of interest-free loans or grants for the following purposes:

1. Emergency travel. Financial assistance for essential travel may be provided for round- trip transportation, meals, and lodging en route, and, if necessary, maintenance at the leave destination. Other relevant emergency travel needs may be met as well, such as emergency medical necessities or car repairs to permit travel between the installation and the leave destination.

2. Burial expenses. Interment costs for relatives other than military-recognized family members will also be considered by the appropriate military aid society.

3. To avoid privation. When other funds are not readily available to meet an immediate and compelling emergency, financial assistance may be offered. In addition, assistance may be provided when a delay in meeting an emergency need, such as food or shelter, would adversely affect the health or welfare of the service member or the family.

4. Basic maintenance. Financial assistance may be offered when payments due are delayed or interrupted, or to meet the service member or family’s needs pending receipt of pay or a support allotment. Assistance for basic maintenance includes such essentials as food, housing, fuel, and utilities.

For financial assistance call  (877) 272-7337.