EANGUS and the National Guard Relief Foundation are excited to announce a new partnership with the USAA Educational Foundation to enhance the financial literacy of National Guard service members. A new online course titled “Guard Your Finances,” will be available on the Resources page of the EANGUS website on October 1, 2024.
This course, provided by the USAA Educational Foundation, is designed to equip National Guard members with essential financial management skills, helping them make informed decisions about their personal finances. During the course, which takes approximately one hour to complete, students will learn the importance of having a Financial Game Plan, and will learn how to Build a Budget, Save for Emergencies, and Manage Debt. Upon successful completion of the course, a certificate will be issued.
Additionally, effective October 1, 2024, National Guard members applying for an interest-free loan from the National Guard Relief Foundation will be REQUIRED to complete the “Guard Your Finances” course, and submit/upload their completed Budget Worksheet (provided in the course), as well as their course completion certificate, with their loan application. This course is recommended for anyone seeking financial assistance or training, but its completion is NOT required to apply for the S.A.R.G.E Grant at this time. Questions regarding the NGRF interest-free loan application process may be referred to the National Guard Relief Foundation Director at director@eangus-wcfa.org .
The National Guard Relief Foundation exists to help the men and women of the National Guard and their families who are facing financial hardships as a result of natural disasters, personal hardships, and catastrophic losses. The Foundation offers current, former, or retired National Guard members of all ranks the opportunity to apply for a Grant or Interest-Free Loan based on demonstrated and verified need. If you know a National Guard member in need of help, please review the attached NGRF Flyer at this LINK, or refer them to our website at www.eangus-wcfa.org If you’d like to help other National Guard members in need, we encourage you to make a tax-deductible donation on our website at www.eangus-wcfa.org/donation-3/
The USAA Educational Foundation offers free financial education resources from experts in personal finance and military life. As an educational foundation, they provide trusted information and do not endorse or sell any products. USAAEF empowers people to take actions that increase their financial resiliency and improve their quality of life. More information about the USAA Educational Foundation can be found on their website at: Military Financial Education – USAA Educational Foundation (usaaef.org)
Regarding launch of the new “Guard Your Finances” course, MSgt (Ret) Daniel Reilly, Chair of the National Guard Relief Foundation said, “We appreciate the support provided by the USAA Educational Foundation and believe this course will provide National Guard members with valuable financial knowledge while continuing to support their financial needs.”