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Top Resources
Improve your financial health with these 20 resources.
- Free Financial Counseling
The VA Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) provides Veterans with up to 3 free sessions with an Accredited Financial Counselor to create customized budgets, develop strategies to reduce debt, improve credit, and set realistic savings goals. Visit the VBBP website or call 855-598-1853.
- Free Legal Help with Wills or Trusts
Creating a will or trust is an important step in preparing for the future no matter your age, background or health. Explore legal services, lawyers, or programs in your area that offer these services free for Veterans.
- Veteran Discounts
Discover products and services with Veteran discounts and learn more in this 2-minute video.
- Fraud Awareness
VSAFE provides resources on fraud targeting Veterans. Learn to identify scams, get advice on actions to take, and how to report them.
- Free Legal Services
VA offers free legal service clinics at VA centers throughout the country. You can see a list of these legal service clinics on the VA website.
- Employment Assistance
American Job Centers offer employment and training services for Veterans. Call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627 supports TTY) or find your local center online. Play a 2-minute video on how the Department of Labor can help you get a job.
- Homeless Veteran Assistance
If you’re a Veteran who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, get assistance from the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1(877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) or visit the VA Homeless Programs website for more resources. Play a video introduction on how to utilize VA Homeless Programs.
- Financial Assistance
Access emergency assistance for food, housing, clothing, and utilities through the United Way by calling 211 to speak to someone now or search for resources online by location.
- Housing Counseling
Utilize a HUD housing counseling agencyfor comprehensive support, including budget, financial, credit, loan, and foreclosure counseling. Most services are free and can be accessed by calling 800-569-4287 or 202-708-1455 (TTY) (TTY). Play a video to see if housing counseling is for you.
- Food Resources
Contact the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for food resources like meal sites and food banks.
- Phone and Internet Bill Savings
Save on phone or internet bill by calling 1-800-234-9473 or visiting USAC Lifeline Support to apply online.
- Get a New Career Using Your Military Skills
Explore careers at My Next Move for Veterans. Search by job industry keywords or military skills.
- Cut Energy Costs
Need help with energy costs? Call 1-866-674-6327 or visit LIHEAP's website. Play a 1.5-minute video on their service offerings.
- Vocational Rehabilitation
VA Compensated Work Therapy offers vocational rehabilitation for Veterans with disabilities. Play a 2.5-minute video to learn more about their services.
- Veteran Readiness and Employment
Veteran Readiness and Employment assists those with service-connected disabilities with employment and training needs. Check your eligibility and apply online.
- VA Home Loans
VA direct and VA-backed home loans help Veterans buy, build, improve, or refinance a home. Learn about loan programs and how to apply by contacting a VA loan technician at 877-827-3702. Play a full explainer video or jump directly to a quick 3-minute explainer on VA Home Loans.
- VA Disability Compensation
Learn what VA disability compensation entails in a 1.5-minute video.
- VA Education Benefits
VA education benefits assist Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with college tuition, finding the right school, and career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you’ve earned or call 888-442-4551.
- National Resource Directory
The NRD connects Veterans and their families to programs searchable by state and service category, including financial assistance.
- VA Careers
Find jobs with hiring preferences for Veterans and transitioning military at VA Careers.
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