Section 5901.08 of the Ohio Revised Code establishes eligibility for financial assistance from county veteran service commissions. To qualify for assistance, an applicant must demonstrate financial need and unexpected hardship. Additionally, the applicant must be a veteran, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or the spouse, surviving spouse (widow/widower), dependent parent, minor child, or ward of a veteran or active duty member of the Armed Forces of the U.S. Applicants must have been a bona fide resident of Richland County for at least three months prior to the date of application.

Basic Information: * DD-214 or other discharge papers, and/or DD-215 (active duty assignment) * Verification of Richland County residency, i.e. valid Ohio driver's license or state ID, mortgage/lease verification. * Social Security card for yourself and all members of your family for whom you are applying for assistance. If a card is lost the applicant must bring in official verification from the Social Security office. * Marriage certificate, if currently married (not license) * Divorce decree or legal separation papers. If the applicant claims to be separated, but is unable to provide legal evidence of the separation, he/she will be required to submit a notarized statement certifying the separation or a letter from his/her attorney verifying this separation. * Death certificate, if appropriate. * Birth certificate(s) or custody papers of children. * Documentation formally verifying any legal name changes. * Correction facility release papers (if incarcerated within the last 12 months). * If unemployed, a printout verifying online registration with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. This site can be accessed at www.scoti.ohio.gov. * Current letter from a medical physician (not a chiropractor) clearly stating that the applicant/spouse is unemployable. For more information on documents needed call or go to http://www.richlandcountyvets.org/index.php/financial-aid

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