Military Programs and Benefits

Military Benefits

Military members and veterans have access to valuable benefits. Some are for families too.

Health Care - The Military Health System provides care for members, retirees, and dependents.
Housing - As a member or veteran, you can apply for home loans and grants from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Education - You may qualify for education benefits through military and veterans programs. You might even be able to transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to your spouse or children.
Life Insurance - All members are enrolled in service members' life insurance. Retirees can enroll in the Survivor Benefit Plan.
Job Training and Help - Service members leaving the military can get help finding a civilian job.
Retirement - Members who retire with at least 20 years of service get a monthly annuity for life.

Military Assistance Programs for Veterans, Service Members, and Families

If you're a service member, veteran, or spouse, you’re not alone. The military and federal agencies have resources to help you manage life. Use these tools to get help with finances, health care, jobs, moving, and other challenges.

National Resource Directory for Service Members and Veterans

The National Resource Directory connects the military and veterans with local support. Find military assistance resources for:

Jobs
Health
Homelessness
Housing
Caregiver support

Military OneSource

Military OneSource offers help with all aspects of military life. Counseling for service members and families is free and confidential.

Find information and resources in areas such as:

Military financial and legal assistance
Job and education help for military spouses
Parenting and military child care assistance
Deployment help for military families
Moving assistance for military families
Military health and wellness, including:
- Preventing training injuries
- Dealing with family violence
- Managing stress and suicidal thoughts

You can also call Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Visit their contact page to learn how to call from outside the U.S. or from your computer.

Financial Assistance for Service Members and Veterans

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) helps military families and veterans with financial issues including:

Filing complaints
Avoiding scams targeting military and veterans
Improving money management skills

Free Credit Monitoring for Active Duty and National Guard

If you’re on active duty or in the National Guard, you can get free credit monitoring under a Federal Trade Commission rule. To enroll in the program, visit the military monitoring web page for each of the three nationwide credit monitoring agencies:

Credit monitoring services alert you to changes to your credit file like a new credit card or loan in your name. These might signal fraudulent charges and identity theft. Now that you're aware, you can dispute the charges or take corrective action.