Temporary Financial Aid | Veterans Assistance Commission - McLean County

200 West Front Street, Suite 400D, Bloomington, IL 61701

Eligibility

180 days active duty in federal military beyond training
General or Honorable Discharge
Income below poverty guidelines

Required documents

Certificate of Discharge (DD214)
Pay stubs for previous six weeks
Lease agreement or house payment book
Original electric, heating, or water bill
If disabled, or claiming disability, bring doctor or hospital papers and copies of applications for Social Security (SSI/SSD) or applications for Veterans Administration Disability Compensation/Pension Claims
Document providing proof of any unexpected expense or bill that caused a financial hardship

Hours

Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pm

(309) 888-5140

Voice·

Main Phone

Website

https://mcleancountyil.gov/411/Temporary-Financial-Aid

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Call for appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Mclean County, IL

Short-term emergency assistance available to veterans and their families for rent or mortgage payments, utility payments, and transportation to VA Medical Centers.

Date of Last Formal Update

06/25/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

What's Here

Temporary Financial Assistance

Providing organization

Veterans Assistance Commission - McLean County

Emergency financial aid and support services for veterans.