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 with up to $750 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.
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:
Enter the AFAS Member
Portal to access the Application for AFAS Financial Assistance
A thank you from a Flight Commander...
AFAS,
I just wanted to send a quick e-mail of thanks for the aid you provided one of my troops.
She needed to get back to the US due to a family emergency and your agency really came
through at the right time. Thank you for all you do.