Financial Aid, Bonuses & Relief Funds

The Alaska PFD is a monetary fund that pays dividends annually to legal Alaska residents. The amount of the 2025 dividend is $1,000 per person. The Permanent Fund Dividend application season is January 1st through March 31st each year. Applications are only available during application season.

Arizona MFRF provides financial assistance to activeduty service members, Veterans, and their families for unforeseen financial hardships caused by the service member's or Veteran's military service.

CMFRF provides short term, financial assistance grants to eligible service members serving in the California National Guard who have been financially impacted by mobilization and deployment.

The Colorado National Guard Foundation assists Colorado National Guard Service members who are experiencing financial hardship by offering loans, grants and gift cards to service members and families in need.

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs provides grants to help organizations that support Veterans. The types of programs may include transportation programs, food and shelter for homeless Veterans and their families, incarcerated Veterans' programs, homeless stand downs, job assis

The Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal is offered to Connecticut Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during a statutory wartime period (wartime dates are listed on the application).

The Connecticut Wartime Service Bonus is a financial grant tocurrent and former Connecticut National Guard Service members for their service on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

The Connecticut Military Relief Fund provides financial grants to service members and their families who are experiencing a financial hardship due to military service, serious injury, illness, or the death of an eligible service member or their immediate family member.

SSMF is a state fund administered by the American Legion that provides temporary financial assistance to eligible Veterans and their families. SSMF can provide financial assistance for:

The Delaware Veterans Trust Fund helps Delaware Veterans in financial crisis. Assistance may be requested for essential needs such as:

The Florida HDGAP is a supplemental need-based financial benefit for eligible resident Veterans and service members to be used to assist in paying unmet living expenses during holiday and semester breaks. Students can receive up to $50 per day for a maximum of 20 days per academic year.

MVAP was created to help educate service members and Veterans regarding the types of scams that target their communities, what they can do to protect themselves, and how to protect others by reporting scams and deceptive business practices.

Hawaii National Guard Service members who are injured, become ill, disabled or die in the line of duty are eligible for medical coverage and compensation under Hawaii Workers' Compensation Laws .

The Iowa Veterans Trust Fund provides financial assistance to Veterans and their families.

The Iowa Injured Veterans Grant Program provides up to $10,000 in financial assistance to injured service members or discharged Veterans so family members may be with them during their recovery.

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services will provide grants up to $1, 5 00 to Veterans in cases of extreme emergency. Grants can be provided for the purchase of food, fuel, shelter, and other necessities of daily living in a time of temporary emergency need .

The ING Grant Program will pay tuition and certain fees (registration, graduation, general activity, matriculation and term fees) for undergraduate or graduate study for eligible Illinois National Guard Service members. Benefits can only be used at an Illinois two or four year public college.

IVG pays tuition and mandatory fees at all Illinois state-supported colleges, universities and community colleges for eligible Illinois Veterans. Who is eligible for the IVG? To be eligible Veterans must meet the following requirements:

IMFRF provides monetary grants to resident service members serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Illinois offers bonuses to Veterans or service members who are still serving in the U.S. Armed Forces for service during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, the Global War on Terrorism, or was declared a Prisoner of War.

Indiana offers several educational benefits to resident service members, Veterans and eligible family members.

MFRF provides a monetary grant to assist Indiana Veterans and their dependents who are experiencing financial hardship. This emergency grant may be used for needs such as housing, utilities, food, medical services and basic transportation (car payments, insurance, and basic emergency car repair) whi

Kansas state employees who are serving in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves are eligible for a onetime activation payment of $1,500 when they are called to active duty service for 30 continuous days or more.

Kansas National Guard service members or Kansas resident U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Service members and their Families can request financial assistance to help them make ends meet for emergency situations when all other options have been exhausted.

MFA provides financial support to Veterans, service members and their families when they experience financial hardships. These funds can be used for things such as housing, utilities, medical services, and other essential expenses that may have incurred an undue financial hardship.

MSLF is a charitable trust that provides educational assistance grants to the Children of Massachusetts resident Service members who were killed while serving during the Global War on Terrorism.

The Massachusetts Military Family Relief Fund provides financial assistance to Service members serving in the Massachusetts National Guard and Massachusetts residents serving in the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves who were called to active duty service after September 11, 2001.

The families of eligible Veterans who did not receive a bonus prior to their death may apply. Bonuses are awarded to family members in the following order of precedence:

The Maryland Veterans Trust Fund offers a one-time grant to Veterans surviving spouses of Veterans who are experiencing a temporary financial issue. Trust fund grants are commonly used for assistance with rent, mortgage, utilities and vehicle financing or insurance.

The Maine National Guard can award loans and grants for emergencies and other special needs to resident service members serving in the Maine National Guard, or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves and their families.

VEFAP was created to help Maine resident Veterans who experience an emergency and do not have the financial means to handle expenses. Grants may be approved for up to $2,000.

MVTF provides emergency grants to honorably discharged Veterans to help them through short-term financial crisis.

Veterans who have temporary financial issues and require assistance with utility bills, vehicle or home repairs, medical bills or other debts can request assistance from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA).

The Michigan Military Family Relief Fund Act authorizes financial assistance grants to qualifying families of service members serving in the Michigan National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves who are called to active duty.

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs helps Veterans and their dependents by providing $600 for annual eye exams and prescription eyewear. Eligibility for this benefit is income and asset based.

The St. Paul Claims Office and the Northwest/Fargo Claims Office represent Veterans and their dependents who live within their region who are seeking federal Veterans benefits regarding compensation, non-service-connected pension, vocational rehabilitation, or educational benefits.

The Minnesota Veteran's Relief Grant provides a once-per-lifetime financial grant to help Veterans and their dependents during a financial crisis and to promote stability and prevent homelessness.

There are 12 Missouri National Guard FACs located throughout the state that serve as a point of contact for service members and their families needing assistance.

MMFRF provides emergency financial grants to eligible service members and their Families who are suffering from financial hardship. Applicants can receive a grant for up to $3000 once in a 12 month period. Who is eligible for the MMFRF?

SAAF is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to North Carolina National Guard Service members when no other resources are available. They provide grants for the following:

The North Dakota Hardship Assistance Grant provides financial assistance to eligible Veterans their spouses and unremarried surviving spouses for unmet expenses. Grants may be used for:

The North Dakota Veterans Aid Fund is a permanent fund that is used to make loans to Veterans or their surviving spouse. The maximum loan amount is $5,000 with an interest rate of 8% per year and a term of 6 to 48 months.

National Guard service members ordered to state active duty will receive compensation at the same rate as a service member of equal rank in the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as reimbursement for travel expenses.

NVA is a temporary emergency aid fund to assist Veterans, their spouses, and dependents when an unforeseen emergency happens that disrupts their lives and when other resources are not immediately available. Aid can only be used for the following expenses:

New Hampshire offers a bonus of $100 to service members who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for 90 days or more between August 5, 1964, through August 15, 1973, or those who served in Vietnam between July 1, 1958, through August 5, 1964, and earned the Vietnam Service Medal or the Arm

New Hampshire offers a bonus of $100 to service members who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces between August 2, 1990, through November 30, 1995, and earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal.

New Hampshire offers a bonus of $100 to service members who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001, and a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense, and earned the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, or the Afghanistan

Each County Veterans Service Office are authorized to provide short-term financial assistance to Veterans and their families for emergency situations. The amount and type of assistance varies based on each county.

The Ohio MIRF provides a $500 tax-exempt payment to service members and Veterans who were serving in the U.S. Armed Forces after October 7, 2001, and were injured or diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of serving in combat.

The Oklahoma Office of Veterans Assistance provides interviews for eligible Veterans for matched state executive branch positions that utilize the Office of Veterans Placement.

Oklahoma National Guard Service members who are injured or become ill in the line of duty during training or active service, will receive hospitalization, medical treatment and pay and allowances for their pay grade while they are unable to return to their civilian occupation.

The Veteran Educational Bridge Grant administered by the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) provides a grant of up to $5,000 to help student Veterans achieve their educational goals.

The OVEAP provides emergency financial assistance to Veterans and their family. Assistance is granted only once and award amounts can vary. Applicants must demonstrate they can continue to pay for basic living expenses after the emergency is resolved. All payments will be sent directly to creditors.

The Veterans Temporary Assistance Program provides temporary financial aid in an emergency to Veterans and their surviving spouse who live in Pennsylvania. If eligible, a Veteran or their surviving spouse can qualify for up to $1,600 in a twelve-month period.

MFRAP provides financialgrants to eligible resident service members and their families. The amount of a grant is based on proven financial need up to a maximum of $5,000. Examples of financial need include:

The Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund provides grants for emergency situations for eligible active duty, Rhode Island National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves service members and their families.

The SMAF provides grants to service members, their families who are experiencing financial challenges. Who is eligible for the Rhode Island SMAF Grants? Rhode Island National Guard Service members and their dependents who are enrolled in DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System) are el

South Carolina National Guard Service members who are injured, become ill, become disabled or die in the line of duty are eligible for benefits and compensation under South Carolina Workers' Compensation Laws .

SCMFRF provides monetary grants to famil ies of South Carolina National Guard Service members and South Carolina residents serving in the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves who were called to active duty.

South Dakota will pay a bonus to resident service members and Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during a qualifying wartime period. Active duty for training does not count towards eligibility.

Tennessee National Guard Service members who are injured, become ill, disabled or die while serving on state active duty, or during authorized training are eligible for medical coverage and compensation under Tennessee Workers' Compensation Laws .

The Utah Veteran First Time Homebuyer Grant offers Veterans and service members who are first-time homebuyers a $2,500 grant towards the purchase of their first home in Utah.

The Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs administers the Vermont Veteran Assistance Fund that provides grants to individuals and organizations who help Veterans in Vermont.

Washington State law authorizes each county to establish a Veterans' assistance program to address the needs of local needy Veterans and their families. Interested applicants should contact their county representative for more information and eligibility requirements.

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) recognizes the important role that Veteran-Owned farms play in the Wisconsin economy.

The Jack Bennett Fund will pay to install grave markers for deceased Veterans whose family members or next-of-kin who do not meet VA Income limits .

The Wyoming Military Assistance Trust Fund provides financial grants for service members and their dependents in times of financial hardship or emergencies that are directly related to state or federal active duty service.