Financial Assistance

The Financial Readiness Program emphasizes personal financial responsibility and accountability by providing basic principles and practices of sound money management, counseling tools and referral services. The financial manager is available for those who are experiencing money management difficulties or for those who wish to be in control of their finances. A financial counselor can work with you to prepare a personalized budget and spending plan. Information and assistance is also available in areas such as military pay and allowances, savings and investments, insurance, car buying, the financial aspects of home buying and credit card management.

A wide range of classes are available, including: Building Your Financial Foundation, Improving Your Credit Score, Investing in Your Future -- the Thrift Savings Plan, Understanding the Car-Buying Game and Identity Theft Prevention.

To schedule an appointment with a financial counselor or to register for a workshop, call 919-722-1123 or DSN 722-1123.

When relocating, you are eligible to draw Advance Pay to assist with costs associated with a permanent change of station, but remember that repayments will be automatically withdrawn from the service member's pay monthly, which reduces your monthly income.

Often, relocating costs more than you anticipate. If you find yourself in a financial pinch, investigate loans through the Air Force Aid Society (ask about the Falcon Loan), Advance Pay or a personal loan with your banking institution. Avoid payday loans at all costs.

Becoming and remaining financially fit is critical to your success in the Air Force. Don't wait until it's too late to ask for help.

There are Air Force Aid Society is fully on-line and can be accessed thru the link below.  The Military and Family Readiness Center has representatives located who can assist/advise you with any type of emergency financial need.   

If an emergency happens while in transit, go to the nearest American Red Cross office or call 877-272-7337.   The Red Cross is available to also assist in emergency (loss of family member) situations.

Don't hesitate to contact these agencies should an emergency arise.

We now have a certified personal financial counselor through the Military Family Life Counselor program. They are here to provide a variety of financial services to our military members and their families, and just like the MFLC, they do not keep any records or report your visit to anyone.

No matter what kind of services you need or want, whether it is just a spending plan or help getting out of debt, investing or repairing your credit, the financial MFLC can help. Call the Military and Family Readiness Center at 919-722-1123 or go to PFC.SJNC.USAF@zeiders.com for more information.

The Air Force Aid Society and the Family Child Care Office have joined together to provide 20 hours of free child care per child. Stop by the Military and Family Readiness Center for a certificate to use as a voucher with the FCC. This Child Care for PCS opportunity expires 60 days after your arrival.