Funding Local Ohio County Veterans Service Offices (network overseen by the Ohio Department of Veterans Services)
County Veterans Service Office Short-Term Financial Assistance
Ohio's 88 County Veterans Service Offices provide short-term financial assistance to veterans and their families. The amount and type of help varies by county.
Who it is for
Veterans and their family members in Ohio who are having money troubles and need short-term help. Each county sets its own rules and assistance levels.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through a partner organization.
You apply through the veterans service office in your home county.
How to apply
- Find your county's veterans service office in the ODVS directory at dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/find-a-cvso.
- Call or visit the office and ask about short-term financial assistance.
- Complete your county's application with the help of a service officer.
Deadline: Apply any time. Help depends on your county's own rules and resources. (Rolling, apply any time)
Verified as of 2026-07-05. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.