What does AICS mean in UNCLASSIFIED

AICS assistance may be available in the event of a natural disaster such as a tornado or hurricane, vehicle emergencies, home repairs or damage caused by fire, medical bills or medications not covered by insurance, eviction/foreclosure notices, utility shut-off notices, moving expenses due to job relocation, and sudden unemployment.

Generally speaking, anyone living within the service area specified by the provider may be eligible to apply for AICS assistance. However, certain criteria must be met such as income level and size of family unit.

Depending on the specific situation, it can take varying amounts of time for a decision on eligibility and award amount. Generally speaking, if approved for assistance you can expect to receive funds within seven business days or less.

Payments are usually issued as a check sent directly to the applicant's address. However in some cases payment may be made directly to creditors or landlords if applicable.

Yes - if additional funds are needed following an initial award from AICS some providers offer programs that allow applicants to reapply after 30 days have passed since their previous request. Additionally applicants may be able to access social services such as career counseling or housing search assistance that don't involve direct funding.