Navy-Marine Corps

Website: https://www.nmcrs.org/locations/entry/charleston

Email: charleston@nmcrs.org

Intake Phone: (843) 794-7662; (843) 794-4175

Address: Joint Base, 2316 Red Bank Road, Building 84, Rm. 24, Goose Creek, SC 29445-8613

This organization serves:

• Active duty and retired navy and marine members

• Family members with military ID cards

• Surviving spouses

• Reservists on active duty for 30 days or more

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Be on active duty in the USN or USMC

• Have enough time left on your contract to repay the interest-free loan

• Have no unpaid or outstanding interest-free loans from the Society

• Have no disciplinary actions in the past six months (or pending) that impact your pay or rank

• Financial need is LESS THAN $500

• Tenant has not received 5 QALs or more during his/her career.

Appointment Steps & Documentation

• Locate your nearest Society office.

• Print and complete an application form (PDF).

• Bring completed form to your nearest Society office. Or visit nearest Society office and complete the form in the waiting area.

• Bring tenant’s active duty ID card and their most recent Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).

• If the tenant’s application is approved, they will walk out with a check.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Be on active duty in the USN or USMC

• Have enough time left on your contract to repay the interest-free loan

• Have no unpaid or outstanding interest-free loans from the Society

• Have no disciplinary actions in the past six months (or pending) that impact your pay or rank

• Financial need is LESS THAN $500

• Tenant has not received 5 QALs or more during his/her career.

Common situations in which financial assistance is appropriate include:

• Food, rent/mortgage, utilities, essential home repairs

• Establishing a new residence, including security and utility deposits

• Car expenses, such as repairs and insurance deductibles

• Medical expenses

• Funeral expenses

Appointment Steps & Documentation

1. Make an appointment at your nearest NMCRS office. Often you can be seen the same day. Find a location

2. Complete the Financial Assistance Application and the Pre-Appointment Information Sheet as accurately as possible.

3. Bring the following documents to the appointment:

   1. Tenant’s military ID

   2. Most recent leave and earnings statement (LES) or retiree account statement (RAS)

   3. Documents related to tenant’s financial need

4. A caseworker will review the tenant’s financial situation and guide them through helpful resources and budget planning. If they are approved for a loan or grant, they will get funds right away. There’s no application fee, and the appointment is completely free and confidential.