Financial Assistance Resources
A free class for expecting families, providing essential parenting and financial tips. Active-duty families can receive a $150 gift card upon completion of the class.
Financial assistance to help cover child care expenses during the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move process.
Financial assistance for child care when referred, because life’s challenges make a break essential.
Financial assistance to purchase cranial helmets prescribed by a doctor to help ensure infants get the treatment they need.
Free skills-based classes designed to help couples build healthier relationships. Active-duty Air Force and Space Force members can receive $160 upon completion.
Financial assistance for emergency travel due to the serious illness or death of an immediate family member.
Financial assistance for families with special needs members, covering costs and specialized care not covered by TRICARE.
Financial assistance for families facing unexpected expenses for emergency surgery or treatment of a family pet (dog/cat).
Scholarship & Educational Resources
Annual need-based tuition assistance for eligible spouses and dependents pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree (includes 2 year, 4 year and vocational/trade schools).
Financial assistance for spouses to help cover costs for entry-level job training, certifications, and part-time undergraduate degrees.
Full-tuition scholarships for spouses covering up to 60 credit hours toward an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree at CSU.
Additional Resources
Step-by-step instructions with screenshots to help Airmen and Guardians apply for assistance online.
Step-by-step instructions with screenshots to apply for Falcon Assistance – an expedited process for urgent financial needs.
Step-by-step instructions with screenshots to help Spouses apply for assistance online.
Step-by-step instructions with screenshots to apply online for a $150 monetary gift to help purchase baby essentials.
Step-by-step instructions with screenshots to apply online for a $200 child care grant to assist during a PCS, Retirement, Palace Chase, or Separation move.
Step-by-step instructions with screenshots to apply online for a $40 child care grant (per month) to assist during times of stress.
Step-by-step instructions with screenshots to apply online for a $160 grant (for those that have completed the Elevate classes at their M&FRC).
Required form to complete for those requesting assistance who have less than 12 months of time in service.
Comprehensive overview of AFAS, available support, financial assistance options, and how to apply online.
Form to complete when requesting emergency leave for a family emergency that involves a person who stood in loco parentis for 5 years or more. Requires Commander/First Sergeant signature.
Helpful guide from the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) outlining the available support from all four military aid organizations: AFAS, AER, CGMA, and NMCRS.