Air Force Aid Society emergency assistance is available to Airmen and their eligible family members to meet immediate needs in an emergency situation. The Society provides interest free loans and grants based on the individual situation for needs such as:

• Basic Living Expenses
• Emergency Travel
• Vehicle Expenses
• Funeral Expenses
• Medical/Dental
• Child Care/Respite
• Moving Expenses
• Miscellaneous Expenses

Eligibility

• Active duty Air Force personnel and their eligible family members
• Retired Air Force personnel and their eligible family members, but not on a continuing basis, and based on a case-by-case review
• Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve personnel on extended active duty 15 days or more under Title 10 USC
• Spouses and dependent age children of deceased Air Force personnel (who died on active duty or in retired status)

Falcon Loans
Falcon Loans are loans of $500 or less that can be used for emergency needs such as basic living expenses, car repairs, emergency travel, or other approved needs. The streamlined application process for a Falcon Loan requires no budget information, backup documentation, or First Sergeant/Commander approval.


Assistance to Reserve/Guard
Emergency Assistance for Air National Guard & Air Force Reserve Personnel

Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve personnel on extended active duty 15 days or more under Title 10 USC are eligible for emergency assistance when the emergency is incident to, or resulting from applicant's active duty tour. AFAS will respond to genuine emergency situations and offer stabilizing assists, but not long-standing needs caused by other factors such as previous employment, poor home maintenance, or a serious mortgage delinquency.

A Paymatic authorization form must be completed at the time any loan assistance is given to a Guard or Reserve member. This ensures that in those cases where allotments cannot start, AFAS can submit the Paymatic form, authorizing AFAS to collect payments directly from the member's checking account.

Paymatic Form (PDF)     Need Adobe Acrobat?

How to Apply
Airmen or eligible family members who have an emergency need should contact the nearest Air Force Aid Society office located at Air Force bases around the world. Most are located in Airman and Family Readiness Centers. If you are not near an Air Force base, you may apply at any of the following agencies:

• Army Emergency Relief (located at Army installations, worldwide)
• Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (located at Coast Guard installations, worldwide)
• Navy - Marine Corps Relief Society (located at Navy installations, worldwide)
• American Red Cross Chapters (located throughout the United States)

Application for AFAS Financial Assistance