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The family was on their way up to Big Bear for a weekend ski trip. It was raining and the highway was wet and slick.
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The purpose of Form I-129F is to allow U.S. citizens, to:
•Bring their fiancé(e) (K-1) to the U.S. for marriage, and that person's children (K-2); or
•Bring their spouse and that person's children (K-3 and K-4 visas, respectively) to the United States to complete processing for permanent resident status.
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1. Application modified 4-26-2012. Page 1
Veterans Assistance Eligibility Criteria
The purpose of the Veterans Assistance Program is to assist eligible veterans with basic
life sustaining needs and is not an entitlement program based on veteran status.
□ The applicant must be a veteran with an “HONORABLE” discharge not related to misconduct or a
violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), current member of the U.S. Armed Forces or
its Reserve or National Guard component and must have completed at least 180 days of active duty ser-
vice, or immediate family member of a qualifying veteran or service member. For purposes of this applica-
tion “immediate family member” is defined as same household dependent of veteran which may include spouse of
veteran, child of veteran under age 18, unmarried surviving spouse of veteran, or any other dependent person of vet-
eran as defined by the Texas VFW Foundation.
□ The applicant/veteran must be a legal resident of the State of Texas.
□ The hardship is primarily due to no fault of the applicant/veteran. Examples of this are: the applicant/
veteran is not currently incarcerated, under indictment for a criminal offense, party to civil legal action,
be a registered sex offender, voluntarily terminated job, went on vacation, loaned money to others be-
fore paying their own bills, financial mismanagement, etc.
□ The applicant/veteran has not received assistance from the Veterans Assistance Program within the last
14 months. (Exceptions for natural/man made disasters that result in a determination of a State of
Emergency by federal and/or state government apply.)
Expenses Eligible for consideration of payment:
Household —mortgage, rent, insurance, phone, utilities.
Vehicle —payments, insurance.
Childcare — daycare.
Medical — medications, eyeglasses, emergency room, etc.
FEDERAL FALSE CLAIMS ACT—31 USC 3729-3733. (Updated August 2010 an incorporating passage of Pub. L. No. 111-203,
124 Stat. 1376) § 3729. False claims—(a) Liability for certain acts. (1) In general. Subject to paragraph (2), any person who-- (A)
knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval; (B) knowingly makes, uses, or
causes to be made or used, a false record or statement material to a false or fraudulent claim; …is liable to the United States Govern-
ment for a civil penalty of not less than $ 5,000 and not more than $10,000, as adjusted by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjust-
ment Act of 1990 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note; Public Law 104-410), plus 3 times the amount of damages which the Government sustains
because of the act of that person.
2. Application modified 4-26-2012. Page 2
APPLICANT’S INFORMATION
LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAME:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: COUNTY: ZIP:
PHONE: MOBILE/CELL PHONE:
EMAIL:
List ALL person(s) residing in household:
Name: ___________________________________________________ Age: _______ Relationship: ________________
Name: ___________________________________________________ Age: _______ Relationship: ________________
Name: ___________________________________________________ Age: _______ Relationship: ________________
Name: ___________________________________________________ Age: _______ Relationship: ________________
Name: ___________________________________________________ Age: _______ Relationship: ________________
Name: ___________________________________________________ Age: _______ Relationship: ________________
Name: ___________________________________________________ Age: _______ Relationship: ________________
MILITARY MEMBER/VETERAN INFORMATION
If different from above
NAME: BIRTHDATE: AGE:
ADDRESS: Home of record for military members currently serving outside the geographical boundaries of Texas.
CITY: STATE: COUNTY: ZIP:
PHONE: EMAIL:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
I SERVED IN OR AM PRESENTLY SERVING IN THE:
Air Force Army Marines Navy Coast Guard
AS OF THE DATE OF THIS APPLICATION MY CURRENT STATUS IS:
Active Duty Reserves National Guard Veteran
I SERVED OVERSEAS IN: Check all that apply
World War II World War II Occupation (1945-55 in Europe, Japan) World War II Occupation (1945-90 in Berlin)
Korea (1950-54) Korea (1955-Present) Vietnam Desert Storm Bosnia/Kosovo Afghanistan Iraq
Other ________________________________________________________________________
MY PERIOD OF SERVICE WAS FROM ___________ TO ___________. Years only.
BIRTHDATE:
All applications are individually reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Submit-
ting an application does not guarantee payment of funds. The Texas VFW
Foundation reserves the right to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Texas VFW Foundation offices are not equipped to handle walk-in cases.
3. Application modified 4-26-2012. Page 3
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE WITH
Please describe the expenses you need assistance with (i.e. Rent, utilities, medical expenses, food, vehicle, etc.)
REASON FOR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
Please describe what happened that has created the financial hardship. Attach additional documents as necessary.
WHAT I HAVE DONE TO RESOLVE THE HARDSHIP
Please explain what action (s) you have taken to resolve this hardship on your own, other than applying for assistance.
OTHER AGENCIES I AM WORKING WITH TO RESOLVE HARDSHIP
Please list other agencies you are working with and how they have helped (Red Cross, Salvation Army, Local Church, Food Bank, etc)
Expense Amount
$
$
$
$
$
Expense Amount
$
$
$
$
$
All applications are individually reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Submit-
ting an application does not guarantee payment of funds. The Texas VFW
Foundation reserves the right to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Texas VFW Foundation offices are not equipped to handle walk-in cases.
Agency Point of Contact Phone Number with Area Code
4. Application modified 4-26-2012. Page 4
EXPENSE AMOUNT
Child Care $
Child Support $
Credit/Charge Cards $
Loans $
Student Loans $
Spousal Support $
2nd Mortgage $
Other $
Other $
Total Monthly Income $ ____________________
Total Monthly Expenses $ ___________________
Without a completed budget your application
may be denied.
WHAT DO YOU MAKE EACH MONTH FOR THE FOLLOWING?
WHAT DO YOU SPEND EACH MONTH ON THE FOLLOWING?
Complete all fields with an approximate monthly amount. Leave inapplicable fields blank.
WHAT IS THE TOTAL OF SAVINGS/INVESTMENTS THAT YOU HAVE RIGHT NOW?
INCOME TYPE AMOUNT
Veteran Primary Job $
Spouse Primary Job $
VA Benefits $
Social Security $
Disability $
Retirement $
Child Support $
TYPE AMOUNT
Food Stamps $
Unemployment $
Childcare Assistance $
Spousal Support $
Other— (Example 2nd Job) $
Other $
Other $
EXPENSE AMOUNT
Rent/Mortgage $
Utilities $
Phone $
Mobile Phone $
Cable $
Internet $
Vehicle #1 $
Vehicle #2 $
Vehicle #3 $
Watercraft $
Recreational Vehicle $
Insurance $
Vehicle (s) Fuel $
Food $
Household Items $
CHECKING SAVINGS INVESTMENTS RETIREMENT
$ $ $ $
All applications are individually reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Submit-
ting an application does not guarantee payment of funds. The Texas VFW
Foundation reserves the right to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Texas VFW Foundation offices are not equipped to handle walk-in cases.
5. Application modified 4-26-2012. Page 5
APPLICANT’S VETERAN SERVICE AGENCY OR MILITARY POINT OF CONTACT
Please Type or Print Legibly. To be completed by official representative of a Governmental Entity or Veteran Service Organization.
_____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
First Name Last Name Rank/Title
Primary Phone: (______) ___________________________ Alternate Phone: (_____) ____________________________
Email: _________________________ @ ______________________________
Location/Unit: _________________________________
I am an official representative of: Please check or print organization.
I am aware of this applicants situation, and I am working with this applicant to obtain local, state & federal benefits they
may be eligible for.
Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________
Military Unit Commanding Officer
Military Unit Chaplain
Texas Veterans Commission
Texas Workforce Commission
County Veterans Service Officer
Veterans Administration
State/Federal Senator office
State/Federal Representative office
VFW Post/ Service Officer
American Legion
Red Cross
AMVETS
Marine Corps League
American GI Forum
Vietnam Veterans of America
Disabled American Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Inc.
American Ex-Prisoners of War
American Military Retirees Assoc.
The Army & Navy Union
Blind Veterans Association
Catholic War Veterans
Certified Veterans Consultants
Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Fleet Reserve Association
Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans
Jewish War Veterans
Korean War Veterans Association
Military Officers Association of U.S.
National Assoc. of Medics & Corpsmen
National Assoc. of Uniformed Services
Non Commissioned Officers Association
Pearl Harbor Survivors Association
Reserve Officers Association of the U.S.
Texas Assoc. of Vietnam Veterans
The Retired Enlisted Association
Unified Veterans of America, Inc.
United States Veterans Initiative
U.S. Navy Armed Guard WW II Veterans
Veterans Assistance of Texas
Vietnam Veterans Foundation of Texas
Other
All applications are individually reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Submit-
ting an application does not guarantee payment of funds. The Texas VFW
Foundation reserves the right to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Texas VFW Foundation offices are not equipped to handle walk-in cases.
6. Application modified 4-26-2012. Page 6
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Please initial and complete all signatory blocks below and return immediately. This form is essential to the review and approval process.
We want to emphasize that each application will be reviewed independently and each case will stand on its own merit.
_____ I understand the following FEDERAL FALSE CLAIMS ACT—31 USC 3729-3733. (Updated August 2010 an incorporating
passage of Pub. L. No. 111-203, 124 Stat. 1376) § 3729. False claims—(a) Liability for certain acts. (1) In general. Subject to para-
graph (2), any person who-- (A) knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval; (B)
knowingly makes, uses, or causes to be made or used, a false record or statement material to a false or fraudulent claim; …is liable to
the United States Government for a civil penalty of not less than $ 5,000 and not more than $10,000, as adjusted by the Federal Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (28 U.S.C. 2461 note; Public Law 104-410), plus 3 times the amount of damages which the
Government sustains because of the act of that person.
_____ Due to privacy concerns, status check requests for applications must be made by email while your file is being processed. Status
checks by phone will be denied, and you will be directed to correspond your status check by email at foundation@texasvfw.org.
Please include your full name in the request. We will let you know the status of your application as soon as possible.
_____ I understand that proper stewardship requires I provide information to substantiate my request, including governmental records,
expense/income information, and medical information. This information may be shared with other agencies to assist in processing my
application for assistance. This will be kept confidential. I further indicate that if the request cannot be substantiated, it will not be possi-
ble to consider or approve it.
_____ I agree to allow the Veterans Assistance Program (VAP) to have access to my account information for the sole purpose of pay-
ment remittance. I will submit documentation of the expenses for verification by VAP personnel.
_____ I understand that I should submit updated statements as I receive them while my application is being processed. Any bill that
cannot be independently verified will not be paid.
_____ I understand that if the VAP elects to pay for approved merchandise or services directly. I will have thirty (30) days to redeem the
merchandise, or the grant will be forfeited. I will be required to submit receipts for said merchandise or services.
_____ I understand the primary purpose of the VAP is to meet the immediate and urgent needs of Texas military/veterans and their im-
mediate family members, and that the VAP is not a wage replacement due to unemployment, nor is it a pension or entitlement pro-
gram based on veteran status.
_____ I agree to obey all the policies of the program and comply with any reasonable directions with respect to questions or concerns
that may arise.
_____ I understand that there is no promise of compensation for my participation. lf I choose to maintain case confidentiality, it will in
no way influence my application. The Texas VFW Foundation may use my written statements and documentation enclosed as needed
for these purposes.
_____ I agree to hold the Texas VFW Foundation, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, the Texas VFW, their agencies,
officers, employees, agents, sponsors and subordinate units harmless as a result of this request and their handling of it and waive all
rights to seek damages from these parties for any loss or perceived loss that may occur.
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
Applicant Signature Date
_____________________________________
Printed Name
All applications are individually reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Submit-
ting an application does not guarantee payment of funds. The Texas VFW
Foundation reserves the right to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Texas VFW Foundation offices are not equipped to handle walk-in cases.
7. Application modified 4-26-2012. Page 7
Additional documents REQUIRED with your completed application:
Failure to submit these documents will only delay processing of your application.
□ Proof of Military Service— For veterans, Discharge Papers/DD-214 must be an “HONORABLE” discharge not re-
lated to misconduct or violation of the UCMJ and must have completed a minimum of 180 days of active duty service.
For service members copy of current Military I.D. Card will suffice.
□ Proof of Texas Residency— A valid Texas Driver’s License or Texas ID card. For members of the military stationed
out of state that do not have either document, a copy of your most recent military leave & earnings statement showing
“Texas” as your home of record.
□ Copy of bills for which you are requesting assistance. Bills must include the account holder’s name (either the vet-
eran or legal spouse of the veteran), account number, as well as the creditor’s name, remittance information, total
amount due, and must have a statement date less than 30 days from date of application submission.
□ Last year’s Federal Income Tax Return. First two pages only. We do not need the entire return.
□ Past three months of all financial statements showing transaction history.
□ Pages 5 & 6 must be fully completed— You will need to work with an official representative of one of the listed
agencies or if you are in the service you must have your unit chaplain or Commanding Officer complete and sign page
5. We are unable to proceed with your application if both of these pages are not completed in full.
Additional supporting documents may be requested from you as your application is processed.
If your application is received without all of the supporting documentation requested above, your application will be delayed until you
provide it to us or written notification stating why you do not have it.
Once we have received your completed application with all requested supporting documentation a representative may contact you to
discuss the specifics of the case and/or to request additional information. This contact does not imply approval or denial of your appli-
cation.
Once the application is deemed complete, notice of decision can take three to ten (3-10) business days. To help expedite this proc-
ess, please ensure you have submitted all required documentation when applying and as additional documents are requested. Failure to
do so will only delay your application. Decisions about your case are based on all information available to us. You need to forward
any additional documents applicable to your case as you receive them.
Final Decisions: Are mailed to the address listed on your application. If your mailing address, phone or email contact informa-
tion changes while we are processing your application, please immediately inform us. Decisions of approval and denial are final and
not subject to appeal.
Please Note: Due to privacy concerns status check requests for your application must be made by email while
your file is being processed. Status checks by phone will be denied, and you will be directed to correspond your status check by email
at foundation@texasvfw.org. Please include your full name in the request. We will let you know the status of your application as soon
as possible. Our offices are not equipped to handle walk-in cases. Please work with one of the agencies listed on page 5. Thank you
for your patience, understanding and service to our country. We do appreciate it.
Application & supporting documentation may be mailed, faxed, or emailed to our offices.
Texas VFW Foundation
Attn: Veterans Assistance Program
P.O. Box 14468 Austin, Texas 78761
Phone: 512 291-6850 Fax: 512 834-9232
E-Mail: foundation@texasvfw.org
Website: www.texasvfw.org
All applications are individually reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Submit-
ting an application does not guarantee payment of funds. The Texas VFW
Foundation reserves the right to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Texas VFW Foundation offices are not equipped to handle walk-in cases.
8. Application modified 4-26-2012. Page 8
All applications are individually reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Submit-
ting an application does not guarantee payment of funds. The Texas VFW
Foundation reserves the right to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Texas VFW Foundation offices are not equipped to handle walk-in cases.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. I have a discharge that says “Under Honorable Conditions”. Do I qualify? The answer is NO. For the purpose of this grant the
donor and the Texas VFW Foundation policy is that you must have an “Honorable” discharge not related to misconduct or a viola-
tion of the U.C.M.J.
2. I live in Texas, but do not have a Texas Driver’s License or I.D. Do I qualify? The answer is MAYBE. A current Texas
Driver’s License or I.D is the best way to prove Texas residency. In the event you have neither, please contact our office.
3. I am a Texas citizen currently stationed in another state. Do I qualify? The answer is YES, as long as services you are asking
assistance for are located here in Texas and your leave and Earning Statement shows your are a resident of Texas.
4. I am in need of financial assistance today. Can I get immediate assistance? The answer is NO. The Veterans Assistance Pro-
gram (VAP) is not able to process same day applications. The process can take 3-10 business days once your application is deemed
complete.
5. If I am approved how much money will I get? The answer is NONE. The VAP cannot issue cash to you if approved. Instead, we
will issue checks to your creditors. Those checks are sent to you so that you may forward them to your creditors. The maximum
amount you COULD receive is $2,500.00 in assistance.
6. I did not file a tax return. Am I still eligible for assistance? The answer is YES. We ask is that you submit a written statement
that you where not required to file taxes for the previous year. Sign and date the statement and send to us with your application.
The processing of your application may be delayed as we wait verification from the Internal Revenue Service that you did not file a
tax return. Please know that making fraudulent claims to obtain financial benefits from government funds is a criminal violation
and legal repercussions may occur, including reimbursement of funds and possible criminal charges.
7. I do not have a bank account of any type. Am I still eligible for assistance? The answer is YES. We ask that you submit a
written statement that you do not have any form of a banking or financial institution accounts, sign and date the statement and send
to us with your application. The processing of your application may be delayed as we wait verification from the Department of
Homeland Security that you do not have an account at a financial institution. Please know that making fraudulent claims to obtain
financial benefits from government funds is a criminal violation and legal repercussions may occur including reimbursement of
funds and possible criminal charges.
8. Do I have to have a veteran service agency/ military point of contact? The answer is YES. We will NOT process your applica-
tion without one.
9. I sent in my application and supporting documents. What happens next? The answer is that your application will be reviewed
by our review committee. The review committee may ask for further information, in which case you will be contacted by a repre-
sentative and asked to provide that information. We assist on a “first come, first served basis”. You may request a status update by
sending an email to foundation@texasvfw.org. Include your full name and that you are inquiring as to the status of your applica-
tion. Due to privacy issues we do not handle status requests over the phone. A representative of the Texas VFW Foundation may
call you to talk to you in person and/or to request further clarification or documentation that is needed for the review committee.
10. How will I know if I have been approved for a Grant? The answer is YOU WILL RECIEVE NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL.
Notices of decision are mailed for both approved and denied applications. If approved, the award and instructions are included.
11. I received a letter saying I was denied. Can I appeal this decision? The answer is NO. To avoid this and to give yourself the
best possible chance at receiving assistance, please disclose all information at the time of your application. If things change after
you submit your application, please immediately notify us so we can add that to your file for review by the committee.
12. I was denied. Can I reapply for assistance if I feel my situation has changed from my original application or if I have an-
other situation different from my first one come up? The answer is YES. You should submit new supporting documentation
that you feel would have an impact on your situation along with a written request to “send back to review”. If it has been more than
a year from date of your original application a complete new application is required.
14. I received a Grant. Am I ever eligible for another one? The answer is YES. There is a 14 month waiting period unless you
reside in an area declared a state or federal disaster area due to a man made or natural disaster event.
15. Your application is too long and you require too many documents. Why is this? Since we started providing assistance to vet-
erans in 2003, we have had to revise our application numerous times due to fraud. In these situations, the applicants were denied
and turned over to the authorities for prosecution. This has resulted in the current application and requirements for supporting
documentation. We want to help you, yet at the same time we have to be good stewards of the limited resources we have to help
veterans and their families. While the application process may be lengthy, you can get through the process faster with full disclo-
sure and truthful representations.