Federal Programs
Browse federal programs available to military-connected families. Placeholder copy not final.
37 benefits
VA National Cemetery Burial
Burial in any VA national cemetery is free for eligible veterans and includes the gravesite, opening/closing of the grave, perpetual care, a government headstone or marker, a…free for eligible veterans and includes the…
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PCS DITY/PPM Move
Instead of letting the military move your household goods (HHG) via a government-contracted carrier, you can elect a Personally Procured Move (PPM, formerly DITY).$3,000-$15,000
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American Red Cross Emergency Communication Message
The American Red Cross provides 24/7 verified family-emergency messaging to deployed and TDY service members worldwide.Active Duty
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Aid and Attendance / Housebound Allowance
Veterans and surviving spouses who already receive a VA pension and need help with daily tasks, like bathing, dressing, eating, or getting around, can receive an additional…Veteran
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Veterans and active-duty service members who work full-time for a qualifying public service employer, including any federal, state, local, or tribal government agency such as the VA, U.S.free
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CHAMPVA
CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) provides health care coverage to spouses, dependent children, and survivors of veterans who are…Dependent
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Virginia Benefits Claims Assistance Network
Virginia DVS operates 26 benefits service offices across the state where trained claims agents help veterans and their families file federal VA claims, navigate appeals, and…free
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Annual Training Per-Diem + Lodging + Meals
Guard / Reserve members on Annual Training (AT, typically 14-15 days/year) receive per-diem at the location's GSA rate for meals + incidentals AND have lodging paid IF on-base…Active DutyVeteran
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MGIB-SR
Selected Reserve members (Guard + Reserve) get a separate GI Bill (MGIB-SR / Chapter 1606), $466.21/month full-time as of 2026, for 36 months of college, vocational, or certification training.VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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Tricare Reserve Select
Tricare Reserve Select is a comprehensive health plan for Guard and Reserve members who are NOT on active-duty orders for more than 30 days.Dependent
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SELRP
VA pays off up to $50K of qualifying federal student loans for Selected Reserve members in critical MOS/AFSC fields.Active DutyVeteran
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Reserve component education benefits (EBL
Chapter 1606 Selected Reserve education benefit fact sheet, direct from VA.Active DutyVeteran
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State Active Duty (SAD) benefits per state
Guard members on state active duty (governor-called, e.g., natural disasters) earn state-specific benefits separate from federal Title 10, check your state Guard.Active DutyVeteran
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Active members of the Alabama National Guard and U.S.
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Alaska National Guard License Plate
Current Alaska Army National Guard and Alaska Air National Guard members qualify for a free National Guard specialty license plate with no annual renewal fee.free
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Arizona National Guard State Tuition Reimbursement
The Arizona National Guard reimburses eligible Guard members up to $250 per semester credit hour, capped at $5,250 per state fiscal year, for undergraduate and graduate courses at…Active DutyVeteran
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Arizona National Guard Free Tuition at Public Universities
Active Arizona National Guard members in good standing may attend public universities and community colleges in Arizona tuition-free for up to 16 credit hours per semester (120…free for up to 16 credit hours per semester
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Arkansas National Guard Tuition
Active Arkansas National Guard soldiers and airmen can have their tuition waived at any Arkansas public college or university while pursuing an undergraduate degree or a postsecondary credential program.Free
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Free National Guard Driver's License
Active Georgia National Guard or Reserve members in good standing with at least one year of satisfactory service get a free driver's license from Georgia's Department of Driver…free
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Georgia National Guard License Plate
Current members of the Georgia National Guard get a free specialty license plate recognizing their Guard service.free
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Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program
The Hawaii National Guard runs a state-funded tuition reimbursement program for Guard members pursuing an undergraduate degree at any University of Hawaii System campus.Active DutyVeteran
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Illinois National Guard Grant
Active members of the Illinois National Guard can receive full tuition and mandatory fees paid at any Illinois public university or community college through the Illinois National…Active DutyVeteran
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Kansas National Guard Military Disability Retirement
Kansas law provides that state military disability retirement benefits for Kansas National Guard members are indexed to inflation.Active DutyVeteran
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Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program
Active Michigan National Guard members can receive up to 100% tuition and mandatory fee reimbursement at Michigan schools, up to $14,400 per year toward associate's or bachelor's…up to 100%
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