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Military and Veteran financial assistance

As an active-duty member, reservist, or veteran, you’ve served your country and earned the military benefits that come with it. Yet, debt from credit cards, auto loans, or housing can be overwhelming. Our credit counseling, debt management, and home buyer readiness services help you regain control, reduce debt, and work toward homeownership. Schedule your free counseling call today!

HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency

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501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Military and veteran financial assistance services overview.

Your credit report review session starts at $80 for individuals or $125 for joint reviews.

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Why act now

The benefits you earned are
waiting — use them

  • Military financial counseling and protection services.

    Credit Counseling Designed Around Military Life

    Deployments, PCS moves, and SCRA protections create unique financial challenges. Your counselor understands military life and tailors guidance to your specific situation — not generic advice.
  • Military and veteran debt management support.

    Reduce Debt While You Serve or After You Separate

    Whether you are active duty or a veteran, a Debt Management Program can lower your interest rates and consolidate payments — freeing up income for housing, family, and the future.
  • VA benefits and homeownership support for veterans.

    Unlock VA Benefits and Homeownership Opportunities

    Your counselor helps you navigate VA loans, housing grants, and home buyer programs designed for those who served — so you can use every benefit you have earned.
Your journey

How we help Military members Improve their financial future

  • Step 01

    Contact Us for a Free Budget and Credit Review

    The counseling call starts with a free budget and credit review. We will assess your debt situation and identify ways to reduce expenses and improve your financial health.
  • Step 02

    Get a Personalized Debt Management Plan

    After your review, we will create a debt management plan tailored to you. This plan consolidates debt, lowers interest rates, and simplifies payments to help you pay off debts faster.
  • Step 03

    Achieve Debt Relief and Homeownership

    With our guidance, you will reduce debt, increase your creditworthiness, and achieve homeownership. Whether it is your first home or an upgrade, you will move forward debt-free and financially secure.
  • Step 04

    Access Veteran-Specific Resources and Support

    We connect you with VA loan guidance, military-specific financial education, and ongoing counselor support to ensure you take full advantage of the benefits you have earned through your service.
  • Financial Stability Starts With the Right Support.

Tools & resources

Military & Veteran

Tools & Resources

Practical calculators, checklists, and guides built for the unique financial
needs of service members and veterans.

Financial Calculators

Wherever you are on your financial journey, our free financial calculators can help you create a budget, pay off debt, plan for a mortgage, prepare for retirement, and make informed
financial decisions with confidence.
Calculators

Financial Tools & Resources

Access trusted tools and resources designed to help military members, veterans, and their families make informed financial decisions, overcome challenges, and achieve their financial goals.
Resources

FIT Academy

Build your financial confidence with free, self-paced FIT Academy courses that help you learn practical money skills and make informed financial decisions at your own pace.
Courses

Consumer Events

Stay connected by exploring our upcoming free events, where you can gain practical financial knowledge, connect with experts, and take the next step on your financial journey.
Events
Need Help Accessing Military Financial Resources?

Explore military financial tools and resources or connect with a certified counselor for personalized guidance.

Financial tools

Explore reverse mortgage estimates with guidance

Use our educational calculator to better understand how home value, available equity, interest rates, and loan costs may affect a reverse mortgage estimate. These numbers are examples only and should be reviewed with a certified housing counselor.

  • Smart Retirement Planning

    See how a reverse mortgage could impact your long-term financial security and provide extra cash flow when you need it most.
  • Clear Financial Insights

    Understand how much equity you can access and how it could supplement your retirement income.
  • Personalized Loan Estimates

    Get a tailored breakdown of potential loan amounts, interest rates, and repayment scenarios based on your home's value.
Explore Educational Calculator

Always Free

No Obligation

Confidential

For Educational Guidance

  • Estimated Home Value

    Based on market data
$425,000
Sample estimate - actual values vary

Estimated Available Equity

~$210,000

Estimated Monthly Payment Option

~$1,050

Interest Rate Range

6.5% - 7.2%
These are sample estimates for illustration only. Speak with a certified counselor for accurate figures based on your situation.
Want personalized guidance?

Speak with a certified housing counselor to review your situation, questions, and next steps.

Common questions

Military & Veteran FAQs

Common questions about military and veteran financial counseling.
Is military and veteran counseling really free?

Yes. There is no charge for your debt management or housing counseling session. Credit.org is a nonprofit organization committed to serving those who have served our country.

Can you help me with a VA home loan?

Absolutely. Our HUD-certified housing counselors guide veterans through the VA loan process, from eligibility and pre-approval to closing. We help you understand your benefits and make informed homeownership decisions.

Do you offer counseling for active-duty members deployed overseas?

Yes. We offer phone and virtual counseling sessions that fit military schedules, including evenings and weekends. We understand the demands of service and make it easy to get help from anywhere.

Will counseling affect my security clearance?

No. Seeking financial counseling is viewed positively and shows financial responsibility. We maintain strict confidentiality, and your session information is never shared without your consent.

Can you help if I am struggling with SCRA compliance issues?

Yes. Our counselors understand the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and can help you navigate interest rate caps, lease protections, and other SCRA benefits related to your debt and housing.

What if I am a veteran with service-connected disability?

We tailor our counseling to your unique situation, including guidance on disability income budgeting, adaptive housing grants, and financial strategies designed for veterans with disabilities.

Still have questions?

Speak with a certified counselor for personalized military and veteran guidance.
Take the next step

Take the first step toward
financial freedom today.

You served our country. Let us serve you. Speak with a certified counselor for personalized military and veteran financial guidance — completely free.

Private & Confidential

Educational Guidance

HUD-Approved Agency

No Sales Pressure

50,000+
People helped yearly
Trusted guidance from certified counselors
50+
Years of experience
Helping homeowners make confident, informed decisions
4.9/5
Client satisfaction
Based on thousands of counseling sessions