Mass Vets Advisor

The Massachusetts Public Service Grant was established for students who have experienced the loss of a parent and/or spouse who is killed or missing in the line of public service duty in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Public Service Grant Program is the only scholarship program not based on demonstrated financial need, but rather entitlement. To learn about the program & apply please visit the link above. For any questions call the Office of Student Financial Assistance: (617) 391-6070

RallyPoint is the social network by, for, & about service members & veterans. The site offers peer counseling, job placement, mentorship & networking opportunities. The site connects members & provides tools to succeed along their entire lifetime journey. To learn more about the largest social network for the military community & sign-up please visit the link above.

Learn how servicemembers can get readjustment counseling services through VA programs in all 50 states.

RecruitMilitary connects employers to military job seekers via services that include contingency recruiting, career fairs, a job board, employer branding, & a military-centric publication, Search & Employ® magazine. RecruitMilitary offers career services free of charge to the military community. To learn more & find career opportunities available to you visit the link above. For any questions: Call: 513.683.5020 or 800.226.0841

Learn how to apply for registration exemption from the Registry of Motor Vehicles

VA burial allowances are flat-rate monetary benefit that help cover eligible Veterans’ burial & funeral costs. Those who are eligible may include the veteran's: - spouse - children - parents - estate executor - survivor of a legal union with the Veteran (see website for details) For more information on the filing process please visit the link above or: Call: 800-827-1000 Find/Contact your local VA benefit office: https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/offices.asp.

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Located in Belmont, Restoration Project is a vocational rehabilitation program serving adults & adolescents with mental illnesses & brain injuries. Their mission is to restore neurologically impaired individuals to self-sustaining lives by offering remedial, transitional employment in their workshop & store, preparing participants for meaningful jobs, & integration into the community. To learn more or enroll in their programs visit the link above. For any questions: Call: (617) 489-1000

Rosie's List builds stronger military families by developing entrepreneurial programs & support services that empower active-duty, veterans, & their spouses to realize the American Dream of small business ownership; increasing financial stability & self-sufficiency of those who have served. You can verify your military affiliation on Rosie Network's online at no-cost via GovX ID & adding the “Veteran-Led” attribute to your Google Business Profile. Visit the link above to learn more.

The Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD) offers support for veterans as they enter the world of business ownership. The VBA offers funding programs, training, & federal contracting opportunities such as: - Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program - Boots to Business (B2B) program - Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (WVETP) - Military spouse resources, & more. To learn more please visit the link above.