“It’s hard to say
something is free when you’ve given your service for it”, says Katie Savant of
the National Military Family Association.
A few earned benefits you might not be aware of:
Private College Tuition for Kids
The GI Bill
generally doesn’t fully pay for private college tuition - the max is $18,078
per academic year for post-9/11 vets - but through Yellow Ribbon programs, some
schools cover the gap. These benefits,
like those of the GI Bill, can be passed to spouses and kids. Find info at gibill.va.gov.
Mental Health Services
The Department of
Veterans Affairs offers vets access to counselors via videoconferencing through
it Telemental Health Program (go to va.gov for details). Friends and family of soldiers and vets can
also get phone help through the VA’s new Coaching into Care program.
Financing Planning Help
The Financial
Planning Association offers pro-bono sessions for military families on Yellow
Ribbon weekends (yellow-ribbon.mil for info). Also, H&R Block provides
members of the armed services with audit help, tax prep, and other advice.
Money for Nursing Care
The Department of
Veterans Affairs’ Aid and Attendance program is often overlooked, says Randy
Noler of the VA. Through the program,
vets may qualify to receive extra income to cover nursing home care to pay an
aide. Apply via your regional VA office.
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