Scholarships
Are Soldiers Eligible for AER Scholarships?
No
Does AER Charge Late Fees?
NEVER; NO
What is the First step in applying for AER loan
Talk to Your Chain of command
Does AER receive federal funding?
No
What year was AER Established?
1942
What AER Scholarship accepts Applications year round?
Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship
How can a soldier check the balance they owe on a loan?
Online Portal
Trues or False: Financial Counseling is required for an AER loan?
FALSE; many AER officers are also accredited financial counselors and can provide financial counseling or refer individuals to FRP.
What makes AER donations Tax Deductible?
Charity; AER is a registered 501(c)(3) charity
What form is used to Apply for Financial Assistance
AER Form 101
What is the GPA required for eligibility of scholarship?
2.0/4.0
True or False: Crypto is a form of loan re-payment accepted by AER
False AF;allotment, online payment, personal check, cashier’s check, money order or bill pay
What is the highest interest rate AER offers on a loan?
Zero; AER is interest free
U.S. Army has conducted an internal fundraising campaign in support of AER, what date does it start?
March 1
What Regulation Covers AER?
AR 930-4
Applicants for the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Children’s Scholarship Program must be under this age to be eligible
24
What other option is offered besides a refund on an Overpayment of an AER Loan
Donation to another Soldier
What is AER's most powerful program
Quick Assist Program
Are allotments from DoD Civilians accepted for donations?
YES
What was the AER slogan?
“Helping the Army Take Care of its Own.”
A spouse is no longer eligible for Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship if this occurs
Divorced from soldier
What is the phone number to the Ft Bliss AER Office?
915-568-4706
What form is used to apply for financial assistance?
AER Form 101 ; Form 101
What should be done to have your donation credited to a certain installation
send your donation to the AER office at that installation/HQ and note to which installation to crdit
What is the first Step in Applying/Requesting Financial assistance?
Talk to your Chain of Command