06/18/2026
📢 Know before you go!!
AER is Closed from 1400-1630, Thursday June 18 and all day Friday June 19 and will reopen on Monday June 22 at 0730.
How to Apply for Assistance
AER now provides an online application system, making it easier to check eligibility and request financial help.
To apply during the AER office closure, on weekends, or holidays:
1. Visit: www.armyemergencyrelief.org
2. Click "Apply for Assistance" in the upper right corner of the homepage.
3. On the next page, click "Apply for Assistance" again to begin your application.
This process will guide users through eligibility checks, account creation, and request submission.
For help with “time sensitive” Emergency Travel requests (meaning you are requesting to travel within the next 12 hours), or assistance using the portal during the office closure, weekends, or holidays, email: [email protected].
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