When anticipating a PCS (Permanent Change of Duty Station), if at
all possible, start putting some money aside in a savings account to prepare for
the move. You may wish to request an advance from your Finance Office to be used
for temporary lodging, housing costs, and deposits at your new duty
station.
Financial counseling is available at Fleet and Family Support
Centers and at Navy/Marine Corps Relief Societies.
For additional
information on personal financial management, contact your Command Financial
Specialist (CFS).Financial guidance is offered to anyone experiencing money
management difficulties or for those who just wish to be in control of their
finances. Fleet and Family Support Centers as well as Navy/Marine Corps Relief
Societies can work with you to prepare a personalized budget and spending plan
designed to make your life a little easier.
When you or your family
members need financial assistance, apply to your local Navy/Marine Corps Relief
Office. The Society is a non-profit charitable organization whose purpose is to
assist Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families in time of
need.
Navy/Marine Corps Relief can provide interest-free loans or grants
to help with emergency needs such as: emergency transportation, funeral
expenses, medical/dental bills (patients'share), food, rent, and utilities,
disaster relief assistance, child care expenses, and essential vehicle repairs.
They will Not assist to pay credit debts, furniture payments, or POV
down-payments.
Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society can
provide: Budget Counseling (training, education, remedial counseling)
and Education loans and grants for dependent children and fleet personnel
enrolled in commissioning programs.
If you need assistance after hours,
call or visit the nearest American Red Cross facility, Air Force Aid Society, or
Army Emergency Relief Office and request Navy/Marine Corps Relief
assistance.