Basic Living Expenses Loan

CGMA offers short-term help with food, shelter, utilities, and necessities in lots of unforeseen circumstances. Personal funds may have been lost or stolen or used for another emergency, a roommate may have left, or a spouse may be temporarily out of work.

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Amount

Up to $6,000

Type of Assistance

Interest-Free Loan

Eligibility

Active Duty
Auxiliary
Civilian Employees
PHS Officers and Chaplains
Reserves
Retired Military Personnel
Surviving Spouses

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Start with your local CGMA Representative

There are more than 600 Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representatives to help you.

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How to Apply

Gather these documents:

Contact your CGMA Representative to start the process.

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Types of Assistance

Program Type

PCS Incidentals Loan

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A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) should be an adventure not a headache. Help from CGMA is the smart move. For all the unexpected costs of a PCS move, get an interest-free loan from CGMA.

Shutdown Loan

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In the event of a federal government shutdown, CGMA is ready to help the Coast Guard community. Coast Guard military and civilian employees can borrow up to the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Assistance. If the shutdown continues, members can apply again once a month.

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