Army Emergency Relief funds this need-based scholarship for dependent children of active-duty, retired, or deceased Army soldiers pursuing their first undergraduate degree. Award amounts are set each year by the total AER scholarship budget, the number of applicants, each student's FAFSA-based Student Aid Index, and average college cost of attendance. Recipients can reapply for up to four academic years as long as they continue meeting eligibility criteria.
DemographicsFor dependent children of active-duty, retired, or deceased Army soldiers.
Award amounts vary year to year based on the total AER budget and each applicant's financial need.