Financial Assistance

The Personal Financial Readiness program at the M&FRC provides a number of FREE Financial Education Courses and personal financial counseling to include creating a realistic budget. Assistance is also provided on understanding/improving your credit score, investing, identity theft, buying/selling a home, car buying and any other issues regarding your financial state.  Call the M&FRC today to schedule an appointment with a Certified Financial Counselor or to sign up for a workshop.

M&FRC:  605-385-4663

DSN:  312-675-4663

For Ellsworth AFB PCS entitlements and benefits, please visit the 28 CPTS Finance Office link.

For all other financial inquiries, please visit the Air Force Comptrollers Portal.  

Pre-departure Costs

Some pre-departure costs could include, but not limited to, repair/replacement or cleaning of current residence, temporary lodging, child care, pet expenses, and vehicle repair/maintenance.

In-transit Costs

Leave enroute will be at your expense and charged to you as leave days; fuel and repairs for transportation is included in the mileage allowance paid to you. 

Arrival and Settling-in Costs

These are inevitable out of pocket costs with moving--temporary lodging*, food, rent, security deposits, utility hook-up fees, child care, vehicle insurance and registration (possible increase), new home preparation (re-stocking food, cleaning supplies, curtains/drapes, rugs/carpet, furniture, paint, appliances, renter's insurance.)

*In particular, the month of August marks the peak of high-season tourism. A dramatic increase in tourist events occurs in August. It can be extremely difficult to locate temporary quarters within close proximity of the base, and costs can be much higher than anticipated.

Pet Expenses

If you are traveling with a pet(s), make sure you allow for the costs of kenneling/boarding along the way. There are only a few pet-friendly units available for reservation at Ellsworth. You may need an alternate arrangement for your pets if those units are not available.