Verified government, VA, and nonprofit programs that can lower a bill, cover an emergency, answer a legal question, or point you to local help. We link to the official source and note who each one is for. We link, we do not endorse, and eligibility and terms are set by each program, so confirm the details on the official page.
The VA's National Veterans Financial Resource Center. A one-stop hub of money tools and vetted resources built by the VA Office of Suicide Prevention. It connects you to help; it does not hand out funds.
Visit official site →FINVET's most-recommended starting points: 20 financial resources every veteran should know, curated by the VA.
Visit official site →The Veterans Benefits Banking Program points you to free financial counseling and coaching resources for budgeting, credit, and debt.
Visit official site →Free, confidential financial counseling and referrals by phone or online for service members and families, including up to 365 days after separation. Call 800-342-9647.
Visit official site →Dial 211 or search online for local help with rent, utilities, food, and other basic needs, in your own community.
Visit official site →No-interest loans and grants for Air Force and Space Force members, veterans, and families facing an unexpected financial emergency.
Visit official site →Interest-free loans and grants for soldiers and their families during a financial emergency.
Visit official site →Interest-free loans, grants, and budget help for sailors, Marines, and their families.
Visit official site →Interest-free loans, grants, and financial counseling for the Coast Guard community.
Visit official site →Financial and housing assistance programs for service members, veterans, and their families.
Visit official site →Help for post-9/11 veterans and families facing temporary financial hardship tied to service or a medical situation.
Visit official site →Financial assistance and tailored support during hospitalization and recovery for critically wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans.
Visit official site →Emergency financial aid for post-9/11 disabled veterans to cover urgent household expenses.
Visit official site →Assistance with essential living expenses for disabled veterans and their families.
Visit official site →FINVET's full roster of organizations that provide direct financial assistance to veterans, maintained by the VA.
Visit official site →The VA's starting point for free legal help: pro-bono legal clinics at VA facilities plus links to national legal-aid directories.
Visit official site →Free legal information, tools, and a lawyer-finder built for service members, veterans, and their families.
Visit official site →Post a civil legal question online and get a free answer from a volunteer attorney, through the American Bar Association.
Visit official site →A VA News roundup of places where veterans can get a will or basic estate documents prepared at no cost.
Visit official site →A federal program offering a monthly discount on phone or internet service for eligible low-income households. Check eligibility and apply at the official site.
Visit official site →The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps with heating and cooling bills. Use the tool to find and contact your state's program.
Find your state →The VA's official page on the VA-backed home loan benefit: how it works, who qualifies, and how to request your Certificate of Eligibility.
Visit official site →Our free tool that tracks VA mortgage rates against public benchmarks and alerts you when a target you set is met.
Open Rate Watch →Find local veteran services and financial resources in your state, organized by the VA's FINVET program.
Visit official site →A federal directory that connects wounded warriors, veterans, and families to national, state, and local resources.
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