Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Army · emergency aid
Interest-free loans and grants for soldiers, retirees, and families in need.
Veteran Resource Board
Veteran Financial & Emergency Assistance
Emergency financial assistance, free tax preparation built for military and veteran filers, VA debt relief options, and consumer protection when something goes wrong.
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Navy & Marines · aid
Interest-free loans, grants, and budget counseling for sailors, Marines, and families.
Air Force Aid Society
Air & Space Force · aid
Emergency financial assistance and education grants for Airmen, Guardians, and families.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
Coast Guard · aid
Interest-free loans and grants for the Coast Guard family.
VFW Unmet Needs
Grants for basic needs
Grants (not loans) to help military families with basic life needs during hardship.
USA Cares
Post-9/11 emergency aid
Emergency financial assistance and housing help for post-9/11 veterans and families.
Semper Fi & America's Fund
Catastrophically injured
Financial, housing, and lifetime support for critically ill or injured service members and veterans.
MilTax (Military OneSource)
Free military tax filing
DoD-funded free tax software and phone tax consultants for active duty, eligible family members, survivors, and veterans up to 365 days after separation or retirement. No income limit; covers federal and up to five state returns.
IRS Free Tax Prep (VITA / TCE)
Free volunteer tax preparation
IRS-certified volunteers prepare basic returns free for people generally making $69,000 or less, plus TCE sites focused on taxpayers 60 and older. Includes site locators for both programs.
VA Debt Management (Overpayments & Copays)
VA debt relief options
Official VA page for reviewing benefit overpayment and copay balances, making payments, and requesting waivers, disputes, or other financial relief. You have one year from your first debt letter to request a waiver.
211 (United Way)
Local help · dial 211
Free, confidential 24/7 connection to local help — food, utilities, rent, and more.
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