General Resources for U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans

U.S Department of Veterans Affairs https://www.va.gov/

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs  http://floridavets.org/resources/

Florida Veterans' Benefits Guide  http://floridavets.org/resources/va-benefits-guide/

Assisted Living

Assisted Living Benefits for Veterans

State of Florida Veterans Benefits  http://www.military.com/beenfits/veteran-state-benefits/florida-state-veterans-benefits.html

Center for Women Veterans CWV  https://www.va.gov/womenvet/

Sarasota County Veterans' Services  https://www.scgov.net/VETERANSERVICES/Pages/default.aspx

Sarasota Vet Center - 4801 Swift Rd. Suite A Sarasota, FL 34231  941-927-8285

Manatee County Veterans Services  http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services.html

2016 U.S Military Retired Handbook  http://www.sarasotamoaa.com/files/2016-U.S.-Military-Retired-Handbook.pdf

Homeless Veterans  https://www.va.gov/homeless/resources.asp

U.S Department of Labor, Employment  https://www.dol.gov/vets/

Military Discounts  http://militarybenefits.info/military-discounts/

Florida Military Discounts http://militarybenefits.info/local-military-veterans-discounts/#florida

 

Financial Aid Guide for Military Personnel and Veterans - https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/military/

The College Guide for Servicemembers and Veterans - https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-guide-servicemembers-and-veterans/

A Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges - https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-military-friendly-colleges/ 

Resources for U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans preparing to buy a home:

VA Home Loans  http://benefits.va.gov/homeloans/

Interest rate reduction/refinance loan  http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/irrrl/asp

VA Loan Eligibility  http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/purchaseeco_certificate.asp

Certificate of Eligibility  http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/purchaseco_certificate.asp

 

Sarasota Applicants: 

To request a certificate of eligibility for Veterans Affairs home loan benefits, you must complete Veterans Affairs Form 26-1880 and submit it to one of Sarasota County's Veterans Affairs Eligibility Centers along with acceptable proof of service as described on the instruction page of the form.

Honorably Discharged veterans and some National Guard and Reservists may be eligible for a Veterans Affairs home loan guarantee. This guarantee, in some instances, will allow the borrower to make a low or no down payment loan. The loans are done through commercial lenders.

Sarasota County, Veteran Home Loans  https://www.scgov.net/VeteranServices/Pages/HomeLoans.aspx

Sarasota County – Home loans for Veterans. 941-861-2899  For more information email Terry Acton: tacton@scgov.net.

Certificate of Eligibility

https://va-form-26-1880.pdffiller.com/?gclid=CjwKEAjwvYPKBRCYr5GLgNCJ_jsSJABqwfw73Pz39mo8qAScBy7V2TwW2eby9N54RTTkri_06nv3lxoCamrw_wcB

Manatee County Veterans Services Home Loans   http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/departments/community-services/veterans-services/home-loans.html

Charlotte County Veteran Services

https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/services/veteran/Pages/default.aspx

DeSoto County Veteran Services

http://desotobocc.com/departments/veterans_services

Hardee County Veteran Services

http://www.hardeecounty.net/va.htm

Educational Resources for U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans: