Resources
Navigate your military life more easily with these trusted resources.
Resources
Navigate your military life more easily with these trusted resources.
Military Relief Societies
The Army Emergency Relief (AER) offers interest-free loans, grants and scholarships for Soldiers, retired Soldiers and their families.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) provides interest-free loans and educational assistance to members of the Naval Service, eligible family members and survivors in need.
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is there for Air Force families through emergency assistance, educational support and community programs.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) is available to help Coast Guard members and their families with emergency financial assistance, educational programs and financial counseling.
Military Support Links
Military OneSource
From family and relationships to financial and legal help, Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-sponsored website that supports military families with 24/7 click or call assistance.
Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE®) is a nonprofit membership organization that certifies financial counseling and coaching professionals. Visit Find an AFC® to locate a financial counseling professional near you.
AFCPE also administers the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship—an opportunity for military spouses to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) certification for FREE. Learn more, today.
Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
AUSA is a nonprofit educational and professional development association that supports the greater Army community. Their Family Readiness Programs contain resources for your military journey.
Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN)
MFAN connects military families to the resources, people, and information they depend on to navigate military life.
Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN)
Are you a new military spouse who’s learning the ropes of military life? MSAN is here to help.
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
DFAS provides payment services to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
This website is your resource for all things IRS.
U.S. Department for Veteran Affairs
The official website of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)
The DEERS website is where sponsors need to go to register eligible family members for Tricare.
U.S. Department of Labor (Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Members (UCX))
Information on unemployment compensation for former service members.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
This website provides account access and information on the TSP.
VA Home Loan Centers
This website is offered by a third-party organization sponsored by The Department of Veterans Affairs. VA Home Loan Centers is dedicated to finding veterans and active duty military affordable housing options.
HEROES Act
Learn more about the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students (HEROES) Act of 2003, which ensures that service members who are receiving Federal student aid are not adversely affected because of their military status.
The Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program (SECO), provided by the Department of Defense, offers career guidance, comprehensive resources and tools to military spouses around the world.
Credit Report Links
Use these links to check your personal credit report and for debt/credit resources.
Disclaimer: Products, services, information and other content provided on this site, including information that may be provided directly or by linking to third-party websites are provided for informational purposes only. The appearance of hyperlinks on this website does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, its military branches (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard) and other governmental agencies, of any of the information, products or services contained therein.
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Military Relief Societies
The Army Emergency Relief (AER) offers interest-free loans, grants and scholarships for Soldiers, retired Soldiers and their families.
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) provides interest-free loans and educational assistance to members of the Naval Service, eligible family members and survivors in need.
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is there for Air Force families through emergency assistance, educational support and community programs.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) is available to help Coast Guard members and their families with emergency financial assistance, educational programs and financial counseling.
Military Support Links
Military OneSource
From family and relationships to financial and legal help, Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-sponsored website that supports military families with 24/7 click or call assistance.
Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE®) is a nonprofit membership organization that certifies financial counseling and coaching professionals. Visit Find an AFC® to locate a financial counseling professional near you.
AFCPE also administers the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship—an opportunity for military spouses to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) certification for FREE. Learn more, today.
Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
AUSA is a nonprofit educational and professional development association that supports the greater Army community. Their Family Readiness Programs contain resources for your military journey.
Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN)
MFAN connects military families to the resources, people, and information they depend on to navigate military life.
Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN)
Are you a new military spouse who’s learning the ropes of military life? MSAN is here to help.
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
DFAS provides payment services to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
This website is your resource for all things IRS.
U.S. Department for Veteran Affairs
The official website of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
The Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)
The DEERS website is where sponsors need to go to register eligible family members for Tricare.
U.S. Department of Labor (Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Members (UCX))
Information on unemployment compensation for former service members.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
This website provides account access and information on the TSP.
VA Home Loan Centers
This website is offered by a third-party organization sponsored by The Department of Veterans Affairs. VA Home Loan Centers is dedicated to finding veterans and active duty military affordable housing options.
HEROES Act
Learn more about the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students (HEROES) Act of 2003, which ensures that service members who are receiving Federal student aid are not adversely affected because of their military status.
The Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program (SECO), provided by the Department of Defense, offers career guidance, comprehensive resources and tools to military spouses around the world.
Credit Report Links
Use these links to check your personal credit report and for debt/credit resources.
Disclaimer: Products, services, information and other content provided on this site, including information that may be provided directly or by linking to third-party websites are provided for informational purposes only. The appearance of hyperlinks on this website does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, its military branches (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard) and other governmental agencies, of any of the information, products or services contained therein.
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