Resources
Veteran resource directory
Official agencies and support organizations, grouped by what they actually help with.
Categories
Organizations
Benefits
VA.gov
- Helps:
- Veterans and families
- Provides:
- Official benefit information and applications
- Eligibility:
- Varies by program
- How to apply:
- Online through VA.gov
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteClaims
VA Disability Compensation
- Helps:
- Veterans with service-connected conditions
- Provides:
- Monthly compensation based on assigned rating
- Eligibility:
- Depends on service connection and evidence
- How to apply:
- Through VA.gov or an accredited representative
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteEducation
Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Helps:
- Eligible veterans and transferees
- Provides:
- Education benefits toward approved programs
- Eligibility:
- Based on qualifying service
- How to apply:
- Through VA.gov
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteEducation
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
- Helps:
- Veterans with service-connected disabilities
- Provides:
- Employment and rehabilitation services
- Eligibility:
- Depends on entitlement determination
- How to apply:
- Through VA.gov
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteEmployment
USAJOBS
- Helps:
- Job seekers, including veterans
- Provides:
- Federal job listings and hiring paths
- Eligibility:
- Varies by announcement
- How to apply:
- Online applications
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteEmployment
DoD SkillBridge
- Helps:
- Transitioning service members
- Provides:
- Industry training opportunities before separation
- Eligibility:
- Command approval required
- How to apply:
- Through the program site and your command
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteBusiness
SBA Veteran Small Business Certification
- Helps:
- Veteran business owners
- Provides:
- Federal certification for VOSB/SDVOSB
- Eligibility:
- Ownership and control requirements apply
- How to apply:
- Through the SBA
Verification: Not yet verified
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SAM.gov
- Helps:
- Businesses seeking federal contracts
- Provides:
- Entity registration and opportunity listings
- Eligibility:
- Open to registered entities
- How to apply:
- Register online
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteHousing
VA Home Loan Program
- Helps:
- Eligible veterans and service members
- Provides:
- VA-guaranteed home financing
- Eligibility:
- Based on service and lender requirements
- How to apply:
- Through a participating lender
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteHealthcare
VA Health Care
- Helps:
- Eligible veterans
- Provides:
- Medical services through VA facilities and community care
- Eligibility:
- Based on service and priority group
- How to apply:
- Through VA.gov
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteHealthcare
Veterans Crisis Line
- Helps:
- Veterans and families in crisis
- Provides:
- 24/7 crisis support — dial 988 then press 1
- Eligibility:
- Open access
- How to apply:
- Call, text, or chat
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteLegal
Accredited Representatives & VSOs
- Helps:
- Veterans filing claims
- Provides:
- Accredited claim assistance
- Eligibility:
- Open access
- How to apply:
- Search the VA accreditation database
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteFamily
CHAMPVA
- Helps:
- Certain family members of veterans
- Provides:
- Health benefits program
- Eligibility:
- Strict eligibility criteria apply
- How to apply:
- Through the VA
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteFinancial
IRS Free File
- Helps:
- Taxpayers under income thresholds
- Provides:
- Free federal tax filing options
- Eligibility:
- Income-based
- How to apply:
- Through IRS.gov
Verification: Not yet verified
Visit siteCommonly overlooked benefits
State property tax benefits
Exemptions vary widely by state, rating, and county.
National and state park access
Federal passes and state park programs.
Travel and TSA resources
How traveler programs apply by status.
Veteran identification cards
Federal cards and state license designations.
Base, commissary and exchange access
Federal eligibility categories and entry procedures.
Hunting and fishing programs
State license discounts and exemptions.
Vehicle registration
Registration fee programs by state.
Veteran license plates
Specialty plates by service, award, and disability.
State education benefits
State tuition programs beyond the GI Bill.
Spouse benefits
Programs specific to military spouses.
Free training
No-cost training programs to investigate.
Legal resources
Free or low-cost legal clinics.
Financial assistance
Emergency assistance organizations.
Local veteran programs
County and city veteran services offices.