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Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
The TAPS program offers help, hope, and healing to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in America’s Armed Forces.
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Military Family Assistance (MFA) Fund
The Military Family Assistance Fund (MFA) can provide financial support to Louisiana Veterans and their families when they experience financial hardships. Certain criteria applies. In order to receive funds through MFA, a completed application must be submitted to LDVA including all required supporting documentation. MFA can pay up to $10,000.00 for one claim per active-duty order in a twelve month period.
MFA is funded by private donations from individuals and corporations. Visit our How to Help page to donate to the MFA fund.
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Qualifications
To qualify for assistance from the MFA Fund, Veterans and activated military applicants must meet certain minimum active-duty service requirements, and have been honorably discharged. Immediate family members of eligible Veterans and activated military personnel may also qualify. Completed applications must include all supporting documents requested on the form.
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How To Apply
Apply for MFA funds by clicking the button below. For more information, you may call toll free 1-877-432-8982.
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Louisiana Title 29 Dependents’ Educational Assistance
Louisiana offers education assistance to surviving spouses of deceased veterans as well as children of veterans rated with 90% or more service-connected disability and children of veterans rated with 100% service-connected disability due to unemployability.
Eligibility for Title 29 state educational benefits requires that veterans meet residency requirements under La. R.S. 29:288. View a listing of documents that LDVA will accept to show that the residency requirement has been met.
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How to Apply
Visit your local VAC. Find your nearest LDVA Veterans Parish Service Office here.
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VA Guaranteed Home Loans
May be used by veterans and unmarried surviving spouses of those who died of a service-connected disease or disability, to purchase or refinance a home.
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How to Apply
Visit your local VAC. Find your nearest LDVA Parish Service Office here.
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LA National Guard Death and Disability Benefit
Louisiana National guardsmen suffering a permanent and total disability while on federal or state active duty on or after September 11, 2001, or the beneficiary of record of those killed in action may qualify for a $250,000 death or $100,000 disability benefit from the State of Louisiana. Certain restrictions apply.
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How To Apply
For more information, please contact the LDVA directly at:
Vanessa Melancon
Veterans Assistance Counselor III
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs
(337) 828-5047
vanessa.melancon@la.gov
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VA Work Study Program
This program is available to qualifying Veterans or their dependents who are utilizing VA education benefits and are currently enrolled as full-time students. For more information, please visit: www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/
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How to Apply
Visit your local VAC. Find your nearest LDVA Veterans Parish Service Office here.
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Survivors and Dependents Education (Chapter 35)
Provides education and training opportunities to dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition. Eligibility requirements apply.
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How to Apply
Visit your local VAC. Find your nearest LDVA Veterans Parish Service Office here.
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