OHIO
Financial Benefits
- Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP)
- Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
- Save the Dream Ohio – Mortgage Assistance
- Smart Money Choices
- Short-term Financial Assistance
- Ohio Heroes Program – Home Loan
Education Benefits
- Ohio War Orphans Scholarship
- Ohio Safety Officers College Memorial Fund
- Military Interstate Children’s Compact
- H.S. Diploma's for Korean War, WWII and Vietnam Veterans
- Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program
- KIA Spouse Tuition Waiver
- Ohio GI Promise In-State Tuition Program
Other State Benefits and Programs
- Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
- Benefits Counseling Services
- Medals/Awards and Decorations
- Military Records
- Military/Veteran License Plates
- Free Purple Heart License Plates
- Transportation to Medical Appointments
- Updating Your Discharge
- Veterans Rapid Response Employment Program
- Patriot Program – Legal Assistance
- OHIO CARES Mental Health Services
- 88 County Veteran Service Offices
Housing Benefits
- Ohio Veterans Homes – long term disabled veterans
Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
- Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses
- Free License Plates
- Free Boating Licenses
- Property Tax Rollback
- Free Camping in State Parks
Ohio Department of Veterans Services
77 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614-644-0898
877-OHIO-VET (877-644-6838)
State Director: Jason A. Dominguez
Phone: 614-644-0898
Email: ohiovet@dvs.ohio.gov
National Guard TAA: Terry Dean
Phone: 614-336-7349
Email: terry.w.dean.ctr@mail.mil