What is Financial Assistance?

Veterans that find themselves struggling financially may be eligible for assistance through the VAC. If eligible, the VAC can provide payments for necessities such as past-due rent, mortgage, and utility bills. In addition to direct assistance, we also can provide contact information to useful services such as food banks and other charitable organizations.

Please note that financial assistance is not a cash payout to the Veteran. Any assistance provided is paid directly to the agency, company or vendor that is providing goods and services.

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> Service Requirements

  • You must be an honorably discharged Veteran or have a General discharge without misconduct.

AND

  • You must have served more than 24 months of active duty service.

> Financial Requirements

  • You must have a bank account.
    AND
  • You can only receive financial assistance once every 12 months.

> Residential Requirements

  • You must be a resident of Lake County, Illinois.

How To Apply For Financial Assistance

If you think you are eligible, you’ll be asked to complete and submit a financial assistance packet. Once we receive the packet, we will have 30 days to review it and contact you with our decision. If you are approved, we will work with Lake County to process the request and provide assistance directly to the agency, company, or vendor to which the debt is owed.

Please click the button below to download the VAC Financial Assistance Packet and get started.