Joseph DeVito of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs walks through the benefits Indiana veterans and their families receive, how to access them, and where to go with questions.
Have a question about your own benefits? Find your County Veteran Service Officer.
Watch the replay
Recorded November 10, 2026, at Launch Fishers. Turn on captions with the CC button in the player, and pause anytime to write down a phone number or website.
Your presenter
Veteran Engagement Director, Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs
The slide deck
Review the presentation at your own pace or share it with a family member. It’s a PDF, so it opens on any phone or computer.
What the session covered
Highlights from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs presentation. For full details, download the slides or talk with your County Veteran Service Officer.
Local support
Who: Veterans and families in all 92 Indiana counties.
What: A local advocate for state and federal benefits.
How: Find your CVSO at in.gov/dva.
Financial assistance
Who: Veterans, National Guard and active-duty members, and their dependents who meet program criteria.
What: Help with housing, utilities, food, childcare, medical, dental, and transportation.
How: Apply online, submit a paper application, or ask your CVSO for help. Learn more.
Health care
Who: Veterans. Eligibility and copay rules apply.
What: Medical care and prescription medicines, with or without other insurance.
How: Enroll online at VA.gov/health-care, or ask your CVSO to help you apply.
Education
Who: Eligible children of qualifying veterans.
What: Tuition and regularly assessed fees at Indiana public colleges, up to 124 credit hours.
How: Apply through ScholarTrack and complete the FAFSA each year.
Property tax
Who: Disabled veterans and some surviving spouses.
What: Property tax relief on your home.
How: Ask your CVSO or county auditor. Have your DD214 and VA disability award letter ready.
Employment
Who: Veterans looking for their next opportunity.
What: Job search, resume and interview prep, and career and skills training.
How: Visit in.gov/dwd/veterans-services or your local WorkOne office.
Also covered: Grants for Veteran Services (free programs such as art, equine therapy, legal help, e-gaming, and kayaking), reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses and state park passes, Disabled Hoosier Veteran license plates, the Indiana Veterans’ Home in West Lafayette, the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, and the Indiana War Memorials & Museum in Indianapolis.
Source: Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs presentation, November 10, 2026. Programs and eligibility rules can change, so confirm details at in.gov/dva.
Where to get help
Bookmark this page so these phone numbers and websites are handy when you need them.
Start here
Free, local help with benefit information and paperwork.
State benefits
State benefits and programs for Hoosier veterans, service members, and their families.
For families
Free or discounted college tuition for children of disabled veterans, property tax deductions, reduced-rate hunting and fishing licenses, and more.
Financial help
Help with housing, utilities, food, childcare, medical, dental, and transportation for eligible veterans, service members, and their dependents.
Federal benefits
Health care, disability compensation, education, home loans, and more. Accredited service officers help with VA claims for free.
Housing support
Housing and support services for veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and their families.
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1, text 838255, or chat online. Free, confidential, and available 24/7, including for family members who are worried about a loved one.
Common questions
Watch the replay and download the slides at the top of this page. Then contact your County Veteran Service Officer, or call the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs at 317-232-3910.
No. Your County Veteran Service Officer helps with benefit information and paperwork at no cost. Accredited representatives from Veterans Service Organizations also help with VA claims for free. Some attorneys and claims agents do charge fees, so ask about costs before you sign anything.
A local point of contact who helps veterans and their families with the benefits they may be eligible for. They work with the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Veterans Service Organizations. Find your county’s office.
Yes. Some benefits are for dependents and survivors, not only veterans. For example, eligible children of qualifying veterans can attend Indiana public colleges without paying tuition and regularly assessed fees, for up to 124 credit hours. Your County Veteran Service Officer can tell you what your family may be eligible for.
Disabled veterans and some surviving spouses can qualify for property tax relief on their home. Ask your County Veteran Service Officer or your county auditor, and have your DD214 and VA disability award letter ready.
An Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs program that helps veterans, National Guard and active-duty members, and their dependents who meet program criteria. It can help with housing, utilities, food, childcare, medical, dental, and transportation costs. Apply online, submit a paper application, or ask your County Veteran Service Officer for help. Learn about the fund.
Contact the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1. You can also text 838255 or chat online. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7, and you can reach out if you’re worried about a loved one.
No. trueU is an Indianapolis HR, culture, and leader development company. We hosted this free event because many veterans and families aren’t aware of the benefits available to them. For decisions about your own benefits, always confirm with an official source, like the ones listed on this page.
And thank you to Joseph DeVito and the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, and to every veteran and family member who joined us in person and online. We hope to see you at a future trueU community event.
