INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) is continuing its Indiana Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF) Operation Back to School program for a third year.
This program provides financial assistance to Indiana veteran families experiencing financial difficulty, according to the IDVA. The program offers $500 per qualified dependent for back-to-school supplies and other school-related expenses.
Officials said families can start applying Monday, July 15, and the application closes Aug. 30.
Those eligible include children attending kindergarten through 12th grade, up to 18 years old, and full-time college students, up to 23 years old, who live in the veteran’s home.
“The financial challenges of preparing for a new school year can be overwhelming, especially for veteran families trying to make ends meet on an everyday basis,” Dennis Wimer, director of the IDVA, said. “Operation Back to School is our way of offering tangible assistance through the Military Family Relief Fund to ensure children have the tools they need to succeed, and veterans receive the support they deserve."
Applicants must provide the following documentation:
- Completed application
- DD-214
- Proof of income
- Bank statement
- Proof of child’s residency
- Proof of child’s dependency
Click here to apply or get more information.
