Join the 2024 Army Emergency Relief (AER) Campaign! The AER Campaign runs from 01 March until 15 June.
AER is a private, non-profit organization established to assist Soldiers and their Family members in emergency financial situations due to no fault of their own. Financial assistance is given in the form of an interest-free loan, grant, or combination of the two. Loans are repaid by an allotment.
To contribute, or for more information email us or give us a call today.
AER is also accepting donations online at: www.armyemergencyrelief.org Be sure to select ‘Daegu’ as your Support Section.
Who is Eligible?
• Active-duty Soldiers, single or married, and their Family members.
• Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their Family members (Title 10, USC).
• Soldiers retired from active duty for longevity or physical disability, and their Family members.
• Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers who retired at age 60, and their Family members.
• Surviving spouses and orphans of Soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired.
What Can AER Do?
Help with emergency/financial needs for:
• Food, rent or utilities.
• Emergency travel
• Vehicle repair • Vehicle Insurance or Deductible
• Vehicle Payment or Repossession
• Assistance for Survivors
• Assistance for Retirees
• Pet transportation to and from Korea
• Funeral expenses
• Medical/dental expenses
AER cannot assist with:
• Help pay for non-essentials.
• Finance ordinary leave or vacation.
• Pay fines or legal expenses.
• Help liquidate or consolidate debt.
• Assist with house purchase or home improvements.
• Help purchase, rent, or lease a vehicle.
• Cover bad checks.
• Pay credit card bills.
• Funds to replace those overdrawn from bank account.
Scholarship Opportunities (for Dependents Only):
• Dependent Children Scholarship Program
• Spouse Scholarship Assistance Program
Education Programs
AER’s Education Program is a secondary mission to help Army Families with the costs of education. The three separate scholarship programs are:
Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program
• Applicants must be a Spouse of an active duty Soldier assigned in Europe, Korea, Japan, or Okinawa.
• Applicants must physically reside with the Soldier at the assigned location.
• First undergraduate degrees only.
• Off post students are not eligible.
• Spouses may be part time or full time students.
Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Army Children
• Dependent children, stepchildren, or legally adopted children of Army Soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased while in active duty or retired status.
The children of Grey Area Reservists/National Guard are eligible as well.
Scholarship awards will be awarded up to half the cost of tuition. Scholarship awards are based on financial need, as evidenced by income, assets, Family size, and special circumstances.
Active duty military personnel are not eligible.
Click on the links below to fill out your own application today!
Start with instructions:
AER Form 101 Application for Medical or Dental Assistance
AER-Form-101-Application-for-Basic Living Expenses Bills
AER-Form-101-Application-for-Emergency Travel or Leave Under Emergency Conditions
AER-Form-101-Application-for-Pet Travel with PCS
AER Form 575 Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization
For More Information Contact:
Ms. Lana Edwards
Army Emergency Relief Program Manager
USAG Daegu, South Korea
Camp Walker, BLDG 330, Rm 220
DSN: 315-763-4496 or Comm: 0503-363-4496
Lana.L.Edwards.Civ@army.mil
