Fort Bliss  Military and Family Support Center

Financial Readiness Program enhances and maintains mission readiness and quality of life by teaching Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees and DoD Civilians how to be informed and responsive consumers. Financial Readiness also provides free and confidential budget counseling and basic money management classes such as: Planning and Budgeting, Debt Management, Credit repair, Banking and Money Management, TSP the New Blended Retirement system, Car buying, 1st-time Homebuyer, Prep home for sale or rent, Car Buying and Insurance, and Savings Investing and TSP. Financial Readiness also offers Consumer Advocacy to assist in resolving issues with local business.

To learn more about FRP or to register for a class please contact or visit us at: 915-569-8376, 2494 Ricker Rd. www.bliss.armymwr.com

Army Emergency Relief (AER)

Army Emergency Relief is a nonprofit organization which is designed to assist Soldiers and their family members with emergency assistance. AER is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to "Helping the Army Take Care of Its Own." AER provides interest free loans, grants and combination loans and grants.

AER assist Soldiers on active duty, Retired, Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their dependents, and serving under sections title 10, United States Code) are eligible for AER assistance, and widows(ers) and orphans.

AER provides:

Help with emergency financial needs for:

• Food, Rent or Utilities
• Emergency Travel Expenses
• Vehicle Repair
• Funeral Expenses
• Medical/Dental Expenses
• Basic Essential Furniture
• Basic Essential Appliances
• Minor Home Repairs
• Personal needs when pay is delayed or stolen
• Provide undergraduate-level education scholarships, based primarily on financial need, to Spouses and children of Soldiers.

To learn more about AER please contact or visit us at: 915-568-4706, 2494 Ricker Rd. www.bliss.armymwr.com

Army Emergency Relief (AER)

Army Emergency Relief is a nonprofit organization which is designed to assist Soldiers and their family members with emergency assistance. AER is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to "Helping the Army Take Care of Its Own." AER provides interest free loans, grants and combination loans and grants.

AER assist Soldiers on active duty, Retired, Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers on continuous active duty for more than 30 days and their dependents, and serving under sections title 10, United States Code) are eligible for AER assistance, and widows(ers) and orphans.

AER provides:

Help with emergency financial needs for:

• Food, Rent or Utilities
• Emergency Travel Expenses
• Vehicle Repair
• Funeral Expenses
• Medical/Dental Expenses
• Basic Essential Furniture
• Basic Essential Appliances
• Minor Home Repairs
• Personal needs when pay is delayed or stolen
• Provide undergraduate-level education scholarships, based primarily on financial need, to Spouses and children of Soldiers.

To learn more about AER please contact or visit us at: 915-568-4706, 2494 Ricker Rd. www.bliss.armymwr.com