The Foundation for
American ServiceHeadquartered in Wisconsin · Serving nationwide

Client portal

Your FAS Client Portal

Create an account or sign in, review the application checklist and apply for FAS hardship assistance.

Before you apply

Your application checklist

  1. Complete the four free courses in the Afford Today Certificate Program and save your certificate.
  2. Gather your documents: verification of your employment or service, documentation of your hardship, and information about your household income.
  3. Submit your application and upload your documents using the application form below.
  4. Watch your email. Reviews take at least 15 business days, and we email you at each stage.
Need help? If you have trouble signing in or submitting documents, contact our team or call or text 715-503-0025.

Helpful resources

While you wait

Free courses

Afford Today Certificate Program

Four self-paced courses on budgeting, credit, benefits and planning.

Start learning →
Local help

211 helpline

Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.org to find local help with rent, utilities and food.

Visit 211.org →
Taxes

IRS Free File

File your federal taxes for free if you qualify.

Visit IRS Free File →

Are you a corporate partner or sponsor? Go to the Partner Portal.

Hardship assistance

Application for assistance

Complete every required field and upload your documents. You’ll need your Afford Today certificate, proof of employment or service, documentation of your hardship and proof of household income.

Before you submit: black out Social Security numbers and full bank account numbers on your documents. Submitting an application does not guarantee assistance. Reviews take at least 15 business days.
Trouble uploading? Call or text 715-503-0025 or contact us.

    Please black out Social Security numbers and full bank account numbers on any document before you upload it.

    Upload your documents

    Accepted file types: PDF, JPG or PNG. Up to 5 MB per file.