Financial Help for Female Veterans

Are you a female veteran in need of financial assistance? There are many programs in place to help you. We greatly thank you for your service on behalf our country and hope that you find the help you need from the resources below.

Housing

Housing is usually one of the biggest expenses in an American’s life. If you are having financial trouble, getting help with your housing may be just what you need. As a female veteran, you can check out the VA home loan program which allows you to get a loan with no down payment and no private mortgage insurance.

If you already have a VA loan, you may be able to reduce it with the VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan. Additionally, those who have suffered an age or service-related disability, can potentially qualify for a grant to build or modify a home.

If you are in a position where you may become homeless in the near future, contact the human, social services, shelter, or housing programs in your state. Most are free or low-cost and can offer shelter for up to several months.

Lastly, if you are in retirement, you may want to consider one of the Armed Forces Retirement Homes (AFRH). They offer wellness services as well as a variety of recreation options.

Learn more about housing help here.

Food

If you are having trouble keeping food on the table, there are several places you can turn.

Feed Our Vets is a nationwide organization that provides free food assistance to more than 25,000 vets and their families. It distributes gift cards to buy food as well as food itself. Futher, it provides related goods and services as well as education and outreach. Find a food pantry near you here.

SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progam organized by the Federal government. It can potentially help you buy healthy food and garden seeds. It is adminstered by agencies in each county of each state. To qualify, you must meet the income limits. Learn more here.

Job Assistance

Maybe the help you need is finding a job that will better cover your financial needs. VetJobs is a job board specifically for those who have served in the U.S. military and their families. Check it out here.

Health Benefits

As a veteran, you should have a Veteran’s medical benefits package that include services to help treat illness and injuries, prevent health problems, improve functionability, and enhance life quality. Plans often cover preventative care services, inpatient hospital services, emergency care, mental health services, assisted living and home health care, and prescriptions written by a VA doctor.

If you have an illness or injury that was caused or worsened by your active duty service, you may qualify for disability compensation. Learn more about VA health benefits here.

Cash Assistance

If you need cash assistance and have children, you may qualify for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). It is a government program that provides cash assistance to those in financial need. It is a temporary solution to help people get through a tough time but is not meant to be a permanent answer. To find out if you qualify or to learn more, click here. You may be able to apply online at your state’s TANF website.

General Help

Lastly, there are organizations that exist to help veterans with the many facets of life. Whether you need a car, need to pay a bill, need a couch, or something else, they cover al the bases. Here are some of those organizations:

• The American Red Cross: Helps veterans connect with local, state, and national resources through the community offices across the U.S.
• Operation Homefront: Provides a wide range of programs and services and is dedicated to helping veterans regain resiliency and experience relief.
• Unmet Needs Program: Helps veterans get the funds they need to meet their basic needs.
• PenFed Foundation: Offers emergency financial assistance to pay rent, mortgage, electric, water, natural gas, heating petroleum, utilities, auto loans, and auto insurance.

Reach out to them to learn more about the help they can provide.

Female Veterans: Get the Help You Need

If you are having some financial difficulties, check out the resources above to find out if they can offer you the help you need. Lines of support are there so you are not alone!