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Financial Assistance For Veterans And Dependents | Athens County Veterans Service Office

Athens County Veterans Service Office

510 West Union Street, Suite 100, Athens, OH 45701

Eligibility

Veteran is required to have active federal service for other than training purposes and to have been discharged under honorable conditions. Proof of service (DD 214) is required. Applicant must have 3 months of residency in Marion County immediately preceding the date of application. Proof of residency is required. A definite financial need must be demonstrated.
Required documents

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Application process

Call 740-592-3216 for assistance. Applications for financial assistance must be received by 4pm on the Friday, prior to the scheduled Commission meeting. Meetings are on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month at 5pm., except if the Monday is a legal holiday, then the meeting will be held on Tuesday.

Fees

None.

Service area

Athens County, Ohio
The Athens County Veterans Service Commission (VSC) provides EMERGENCY financial assistance on a temporary basis to eligible veterans and their dependents for basic living expenses such as:
  • Rent or mortgage
  • Utility bills
  • Food
  • Prescriptions.

Last Verified

06/19/2025

Providing organization

Athens County Veterans Service Office
Oversees the operation of the Veterans' Service Office, to provide temporary financial assistance applicants, to provide transportation to VA Medical Centers and to assist veterans in obtaining earned benefits from the federal, state, and local levels of government.

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