Financial Assistance

The Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program focuses on improving the client's personal financial skills such as budget development and financial planning. It also provides informational services on developing a spending plan, managing personal finances, evaluating assets and liabilities, and improving a client's ability to perform as an informed consumer. For more information, please call 912-767-5058.

Location: 201 Lindquist Road, Building 86, Fort Stewart, GA 31314

The cost of living in Hinesville, Georgia and Georgia in general, is lower than the national average. It is an affordable place to live. There is no Cost of Living Allowance for Fort Stewart but Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE) is authorized for a limited amount of time. Contact the Army Military Pay Office (Finance Office) for procedures dealing with TLE.

Emergency assistance during transit may be needed. If so, call Army Emergency Relief at 912-767-5058 or the American Red Cross at 877-272-7337. If you have a medical emergency, go to the nearest hospital for treatment. If the emergency will delay your arrival or check-in at Fort Stewart, contact the reception center at 912-767-0113 for assistance and to let them know your situation.

Advanced Pay

Another possible solution to financial hardship is to draw advanced pay when you get to your receiving-duty station. When taking this option into consideration, you must realize that the payments to repay the advanced pay will be automatically deducted from your military pay, reducing future pay for several months. Advanced Pay information can be obtained from the Army Military Pay Office (Finance Office).