Financial Aid Now Available for Surviving Spouses

The Army Emergency Relief's (AER) Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program is now available to surviving spouses and spouses of retired Soldiers living stateside. Financial assistance is awarded based on financial need, and scholarships are awarded annually for up to four academic years. Students must re-apply every year and be registered in DEERS. For DEERS registration verification, call 1-800-538-9552. Applications for financial aid are available at the Army Emergency Relief website until March 1, 2009.

Learn more about the education benefits the Dept. of VA, and each of the service's have to offer to military spouses.