Financial Department

Financial Assistance Program

The Veterans Service Commission of Stark County provides emergency financial assistance on a temporary basis to eligible veterans and their dependents, for basic living expenses, such as:

• Rent
• Mortgage
• Utilities
• Food
• Personal Hygiene
• Clothing

Eligibility Requirements

• The veteran is required to have active federal service and have been discharged under honorable conditions and who either served on active duty for reasons other than training or, while serving on active duty for training, incurred a disability recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs or Department of Defense as service-connected.  For Merchant Marine, please see O.R.C. 5901.01.  Proof of service (DD Form 214/Separation Document) is required. 
• The applicant must have 90 days of residency in Stark County immediately preceding the date of application, per O.R.C. 5901.08.  Proof of residency is required.
• A definite financial need must be demonstrated.  The Stark County Veterans Service Commission considers many factors when determining financial need including income, living expenses, and liquid assets.

Each application shall be considered on its own merits, in accordance with O.R.C. 5901.01; 5901.08; and 5901.09 and pursuant to the policies and procedures, as established by the Stark County Veterans Service Commission.

Those who desire assistance, may refer to FA-1 Notice of Documentation for required documentation needed to complete an application.

Applications are taken every business day on a walk-in basis during the hours of 8:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Finance Team