{"id":238,"date":"2023-10-16T11:17:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T16:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/?p=238"},"modified":"2023-10-16T11:18:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T16:18:39","slug":"how-to-get-free-money-from-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/","title":{"rendered":"39 Ways to Get Free Money From the Government"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re used to the government taking our money. Sometimes though, the government actually gives out money!<\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s post, I\u2019m going to give you 39 <a href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money\/\">ways to get free money<\/a> from the government.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6708131667102\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6708131667102\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#Free_Government_Money_Is_it_really_possible\" title=\"Free Government Money: Is it really possible?\">Free Government Money: Is it really possible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#39_Ways_to_Get_Free_Government_Money\" title=\"39 Ways to Get Free Government Money\">39 Ways to Get Free Government Money<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#1_See_if_youre_owed_money_with_Unclaimedorg\" title=\"1. See if you\u2019re owed money with Unclaimed.org\">1. See if you\u2019re owed money with Unclaimed.org<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#2_Get_an_unclaimed_tax_refund_check\" title=\"2. Get an unclaimed tax refund check\">2. Get an unclaimed tax refund check<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#3_Get_free_money_for_college\" title=\"3. Get free money for college\">3. Get free money for college<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#4_Get_assistance_with_childcare_costs\" title=\"4. Get assistance with childcare costs\">4. Get assistance with childcare costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#5_Receive_free_cash_for_making_your_home_more_energy_efficient\" title=\"5. Receive free cash for making your home more energy efficient\">5. Receive free cash for making your home more energy efficient<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#6_Get_food_assistance_from_SNAP\" title=\"6. Get food assistance from SNAP\">6. Get food assistance from SNAP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#7_Recover_money_from_United_States_savings_bonds\" title=\"7. Recover money from United States savings bonds\">7. Recover money from United States savings bonds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#8_Get_free_education_benefits_from_Veterans_Affairs\" title=\"8. Get free education benefits from Veterans Affairs\">8. Get free education benefits from Veterans Affairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#9_Get_money_for_unclaimed_back_wages\" title=\"9. Get money for unclaimed back wages\">9. Get money for unclaimed back wages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#10_Potentially_get_rid_of_a_portion_of_your_student_loan_debt\" title=\"10. Potentially get rid of a portion of your student loan debt\">10. Potentially get rid of a portion of your student loan debt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#11_Get_free_money_from_old_pensions\" title=\"11. Get free money from old pensions\">11. Get free money from old pensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#12_Receive_financial_assistance_for_your_veteran-owned_small_business\" title=\"12. Receive financial assistance for your veteran-owned small business\">12. Receive financial assistance for your veteran-owned small business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#13_Receive_free_food_for_kids_during_the_summer_break\" title=\"13. Receive free food for kids during the summer break\">13. Receive free food for kids during the summer break<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#14_Get_help_paying_for_your_phone_bills_and_internet\" title=\"14. Get help paying for your phone bills and internet\">14. Get help paying for your phone bills and internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#15_Receive_help_with_cost_of_heating_and_electricity\" title=\"15. Receive help with cost of heating and electricity\">15. Receive help with cost of heating and electricity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#16_Receive_cash_for_unclaimed_veteran_life_insurance_funds\" title=\"16. Receive cash for unclaimed veteran life insurance funds\">16. Receive cash for unclaimed veteran life insurance funds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#17_Exchange_damaged_cash_for_spendable_money\" title=\"17. Exchange damaged cash for spendable money!\">17. Exchange damaged cash for spendable money!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#18_Get_low-cost_or_free_lunches_for_your_kids\" title=\"18. Get low-cost or free lunches for your kids\">18. Get low-cost or free lunches for your kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#19_Get_money_to_help_with_a_down_payment_on_a_home\" title=\"19. Get money to help with a down payment on a home\">19. Get money to help with a down payment on a home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#20_Receive_credits_towards_healthcare_insurance_premiums\" title=\"20. Receive credits towards healthcare insurance premiums\">20. Receive credits towards healthcare insurance premiums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#21_Get_a_credit_report_for_free\" title=\"21. Get a credit report for free!\">21. Get a credit report for free!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#22_Claim_back_funds_from_failed_banks\" title=\"22. Claim back funds from failed banks\">22. Claim back funds from failed banks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#23_Get_a_laptop_for_free\" title=\"23. Get a laptop for free\">23. Get a laptop for free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#24_Get_a_refund_on_your_FHA-insured_mortgage\" title=\"24. Get a refund on your FHA-insured mortgage\">24. Get a refund on your FHA-insured mortgage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#25_Receive_free_formula_from_WIC\" title=\"25. Receive free formula from WIC\">25. Receive free formula from WIC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#26_Get_free_health_insurance_for_your_children\" title=\"26. Get free health insurance for your children\">26. Get free health insurance for your children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#27_Receive_free_vocational_counseling_and_training_through_VA\" title=\"27. Receive free vocational counseling and training through VA\">27. Receive free vocational counseling and training through VA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#28_Get_free_money_from_the_government_if_youre_unemployed\" title=\"28. Get free money from the government if you\u2019re unemployed\">28. Get free money from the government if you\u2019re unemployed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#29_Receive_free_money_to_pay_your_rent\" title=\"29. Receive free money to pay your rent\">29. Receive free money to pay your rent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#30_Receive_money_back_from_failed_credit_unions\" title=\"30. Receive money back from failed credit unions\">30. Receive money back from failed credit unions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#31_Get_a_free_car_seat_from_your_local_department_of_health_social_services_or_public_safety\" title=\"31. Get a free car seat from your local department of health, social services, or public safety\">31. Get a free car seat from your local department of health, social services, or public safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#32_Free_help_preparing_your_tax_return\" title=\"32. Free help preparing your tax return\">32. Free help preparing your tax return<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#33_Get_free_advice_on_how_to_start_a_business\" title=\"33. Get free advice on how to start a business\">33. Get free advice on how to start a business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#34_Protect_and_repair_your_credit_report_for_free\" title=\"34. Protect and repair your credit report for free\">34. Protect and repair your credit report for free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#35_Receive_free_help_with_home_ownership\" title=\"35. Receive free help with home ownership\">35. Receive free help with home ownership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#36_Use_BenefitsCheckUp_to_see_what_senior_benefits_youre_entitled_to\" title=\"36. Use BenefitsCheckUp to see what senior benefits you\u2019re entitled to\">36. Use BenefitsCheckUp to see what senior benefits you\u2019re entitled to<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#37_Free_housing_assistance_from_Veterans_Affairs\" title=\"37. Free housing assistance from Veterans Affairs\">37. Free housing assistance from Veterans Affairs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#38_Get_lots_of_free_benefits_from_the_Department_of_Aging\" title=\"38. Get lots of free benefits from the Department of Aging\">38. Get lots of free benefits from the Department of Aging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#39_Get_lots_of_free_benefits_and_services_locally_if_youre_a_veteran\" title=\"39. Get lots of free benefits and services locally if you\u2019re a veteran\">39. Get lots of free benefits and services locally if you\u2019re a veteran<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/how-to-get-free-money-from-government\/#What_if_You_Dont_Qualify_for_Free_Government_Money\" title=\"What if You Don\u2019t Qualify for Free Government Money?\">What if You Don\u2019t Qualify for Free Government Money?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Government_Money_Is_it_really_possible\"><\/span>Free Government Money: Is it really possible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m going to level with you here.<\/p>\n<p>The government doesn\u2019t just hand out money to people for no reason.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, that\u2019d be amazing, but it\u2019s just not the case.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not to say that getting cash from the government isn\u2019t possible.<\/p>\n<p>It totally is.<\/p>\n<p>Through government programs, you can get yourself free money, or services.<\/p>\n<p>But, these programs and initiatives are usually only available to those who qualify, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veterans<\/li>\n<li>Seniors<\/li>\n<li>Low income families<\/li>\n<li>Parents<\/li>\n<li>Students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, how the government gives out money also varies. It could be through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial assistance<\/li>\n<li>Refunds<\/li>\n<li>Grants<\/li>\n<li>Vouchers<\/li>\n<li>Free services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, it\u2019s not always a deposit of cash right into your bank account.<\/p>\n<p>Now that\u2019s out of the way, let\u2019s get onto the list of places where you can get free money, services, and more from the government.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"39_Ways_to_Get_Free_Government_Money\"><\/span>39 Ways to Get Free Government Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, now that you know the <em>details,<\/em> you are probably wondering, &#8220;<em>What ways can I get money from the government?<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at some ways you can find financial assistance, services, and money from the government.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_See_if_youre_owed_money_with_Unclaimedorg\"><\/span>1. See if you\u2019re owed money with Unclaimed.org<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to get free government money you never pay back, you may want to visit Unclaimed.org.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a government-maintained website that\u2019s designed to return money to its rightful owner.<\/p>\n<p>You can use the site to find out if you have any money that\u2019s owed to you.<\/p>\n<p>An instance where this could occur is when you put up a security deposit on your apartment to get your utilities started, but you didn\u2019t get it back when you moved out.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of times when people are owed money, but they just forget to claim it.<\/p>\n<p>Now, this is technically your cash, but it\u2019s a good place to start looking for free government money.<\/p>\n<p>All you need to do is visit the site and do a quick search of your name to see if you have any money out there that\u2019s unclaimed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the site <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unclaimed.org\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Get_an_unclaimed_tax_refund_check\"><\/span>2. Get an unclaimed tax refund check<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The IRS has millions of dollars in tax refunds that go unclaimed each year.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s free cash just ready for the taking.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few ways you may be owed a tax refund check:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Federal tax refund checks that go undelivered:<\/strong> If you moved but forgot to inform the IRS of your address change, then you may have missed out. This is because tax refund checks are mailed to your last known address.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can rectify this issue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/refunds\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Unclaimed Federal Tax Refunds:<\/strong> This occurs when you don\u2019t file your return despite being eligible. In this case, your refund will essentially go unclaimed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more about unclaimed federal tax refunds <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/unclaimed-money#item-37072\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>State refund checks:<\/strong> You may be owed tax refunds at a state level.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can sort this issue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/state-government-websites\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also call the IRS to get help with unclaimed tax refunds. Get the phone number for the IRS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/help\/telephone-assistance\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Get_free_money_for_college\"><\/span>3. Get free money for college<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Going to college is expensive.<\/p>\n<p>So wouldn\u2019t it be great if you could get free money for the government to pay for college?<\/p>\n<p>Well, you can, sort of!<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Pell Grant program gives grants to eligible college students each year.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike a loan, you don\u2019t have to pay a grant back, which is awesome.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"http:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/types\/grants-scholarships\/pell\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_assistance_with_childcare_costs\"><\/span>4. Get assistance with childcare costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Childcare is a huge cost for families. It can take up a huge chunk of a family\u2019s budget each month.<\/p>\n<p>The government can provide you with assistance. It offers income-based financial assistance for childcare bills.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See which programs are available in your state <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acf.hhs.gov\/occ\/resource\/ccdf-grantee-state-and-territory-contacts\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Receive_free_cash_for_making_your_home_more_energy_efficient\"><\/span>5. Receive free cash for making your home more energy efficient<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The government will pay you to make your home more energy efficient.<\/p>\n<p>You can achieve this by doing things like having it properly insulated, and installing storm windows and weather stripping.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do these things make your home more energy-efficient, but they also lower the cost of your energy bills.<\/p>\n<p>Through the Weatherization Assistance plan from the US Department of Energy, you could get up to $2,500 for doing this!<\/p>\n<p>The program provides cash incentives to people who are willing to make their homes more energy efficient.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/scep\/wap\/weatherization-assistance-program\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Get_food_assistance_from_SNAP\"><\/span>6. Get food assistance from SNAP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are living on a low income, you may be able to get food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).<\/p>\n<p>SNAP is a program offered by the Food and Nutrition Service, which is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)<\/p>\n<p>Now, its aim is to provide nutritional assistance to low-income families. It does this by providing benefits that you can use to buy food, like fruits and vegetables, and dairy products and meat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/snap\/eligibility\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Recover_money_from_United_States_savings_bonds\"><\/span>7. Recover money from United States savings bonds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can recover a savings bond that you\u2019ve lost, or one that\u2019s been damaged or destroyed.<\/p>\n<p>All you need to do is provide the serial number for the bond.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to give other information if you don\u2019t have the bond, such as your social security number and the specific month and year of purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve done that, you\u2019ll get an electronic replacement for your bond from the U.S. Treasury.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.treasurydirect.gov\/indiv\/research\/indepth\/ebonds\/res_e_bonds_eereplace.htm\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Get_free_education_benefits_from_Veterans_Affairs\"><\/span>8. Get free education benefits from Veterans Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a veteran, you may be able to get education benefits for free from Veterans Affairs.<\/p>\n<p>These benefits are available to veterans, service members, and their qualified family members.<\/p>\n<p>Those eligible can get assistance with things like paying for college tuition and finding the right school or training program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/education\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Get_money_for_unclaimed_back_wages\"><\/span>9. Get money for unclaimed back wages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Search the Wage and Hour Division\u2019s Database and you can claim unpaid wages.<\/p>\n<p>The WHD is part of the U.S. Department of Labor. It gives you details about money waiting to be claimed by workers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can find out whether you\u2019re owed unclaimed back wages <a href=\"http:\/\/webapps.dol.gov\/wow\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Potentially_get_rid_of_a_portion_of_your_student_loan_debt\"><\/span>10. Potentially get rid of a portion of your student loan debt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Have you got a student loan?<\/p>\n<p>What if the government gave you free money to pay it off?<\/p>\n<p>That would be great, right?<\/p>\n<p>Well, they do, sort of!<\/p>\n<p>With student loan forgiveness you can have your student loan debt partially canceled.<\/p>\n<p>Now, this isn\u2019t without a bit of effort.<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible, you need to have a loan backed by the federal government and be employed by a government or not-for-profit organization.<\/p>\n<p>Make 120 qualifying monthly payments under a repayment plan and the program will forgive the remaining balance on your loan.<\/p>\n<p>Now, this means that getting a student loan forgiven takes about ten years.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/public-service\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Get_free_money_from_old_pensions\"><\/span>11. Get free money from old pensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Lots of companies go out of business. And it\u2019s easy for former employees to forget about the pension plans they had with these companies.<\/p>\n<p>So, you may be owed money from a pension plan if you\u2019ve worked for a company that went bust.<\/p>\n<p>And, there\u2019s an easy way to find out.<\/p>\n<p>The Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC) has a database you can use to see if there\u2019s a pension plan you were previously associated with that you are owed money for.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the PBGC website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pbgc.gov\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Receive_financial_assistance_for_your_veteran-owned_small_business\"><\/span>12. Receive financial assistance for your veteran-owned small business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The government provides veterans who own a small business financial assistance, and other benefits, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tax relief<\/li>\n<li>Better access to capital<\/li>\n<li>The ability to do business with VA. Your company must be registered as a VOSB or SDVOSB in order to do business with VA.<\/li>\n<li>Priority when bidding on contracts for other federal or state government agencies.<\/li>\n<li>Free resources, education, and training to help you learn how to do business with VA.<\/li>\n<li>And more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These benefits are offered through the Vets First Verification Program, which is operated by the Office of Small &amp; Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/careers-employment\/veteran-owned-business-support\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Receive_free_food_for_kids_during_the_summer_break\"><\/span>13. Receive free food for kids during the summer break<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your kids get assistance with food while at school, this can save you so much money.<\/p>\n<p>But, what about when school\u2019s not in session?<\/p>\n<p>Many families struggle to afford food during the holidays.<\/p>\n<p>You could get free food for your kids during the summer break through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).<\/p>\n<p>The SFSP program helps children and teenagers in low income areas to get free healthy meals and snacks when school is not in session. It\u2019s a great program that you should take a look at if you\u2019re on a low income.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not technically free cash, but since the government is paying for food for you, it\u2019s essentially free money!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/sfsp\/summer-food-service-program\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Get_help_paying_for_your_phone_bills_and_internet\"><\/span>14. Get help paying for your phone bills and internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Imagine getting free money from the government to help you with your phone and internet bills.<\/p>\n<p>Well, you can with Lifeline.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a program from the government that makes communication services more affordable for people on a low income.<\/p>\n<p>You can get a $9.25 discount on services like your phone and broadband when it\u2019s purchased from participating providers.<\/p>\n<p>The government offers this program as it wants to make the <a href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/earn-money-without-a-job\/\">jobs<\/a>, education, and opportunities that an internet connection provides more accessible to people on a low income.<\/p>\n<p>The program is not only available to those on a low-income, but also to people who participate in certain assistance programs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/consumers\/guides\/lifeline-support-affordable-communications\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Receive_help_with_cost_of_heating_and_electricity\"><\/span>15. Receive help with cost of heating and electricity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You could get help paying your heating or electric bill with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re eligible, the program can help you with energy costs, such as your home energy bills, weatherization, and energy-related minor home repairs.<\/p>\n<p>Free cash to pay your bills? Great, right?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acf.hhs.gov\/ocs\/programs\/liheap\/about\">here<\/a>, and view the eligibility criteria <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acf.hhs.gov\/ocs\/resource\/liheap-eligibility-criteria\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Receive_cash_for_unclaimed_veteran_life_insurance_funds\"><\/span>16. Receive cash for unclaimed veteran life insurance funds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You could be owed money if you or a family member are a veteran who had an insurance policy.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/insurance.va.gov\/UnclaimedFunds\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a> website. Then search for unclaimed insurance funds. Enter the veteran\u2019s name to see if there are any funds waiting to be claimed for current or former policyholders or their beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Exchange_damaged_cash_for_spendable_money\"><\/span>17. Exchange damaged cash for spendable money!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can get damaged and mutilated money replaced by the Treasury Department. So, if you have notes that have been water-damaged or torn, for example, then you could get them replaced.<\/p>\n<p>This means that you can turn unusable cash into money that you can actually spend!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneyfactory.gov\/submitaclaim.html\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Get_low-cost_or_free_lunches_for_your_kids\"><\/span>18. Get low-cost or free lunches for your kids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kids who attend public schools, non-profit private schools, and residential childcare institutions, can get free or low-cost lunches every school day. This service is available through the National School Lunch Program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/nslp\/national-school-lunch-program-nslp\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Get_money_to_help_with_a_down_payment_on_a_home\"><\/span>19. Get money to help with a down payment on a home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A lot of people struggle to get onto the housing ladder because they just can\u2019t afford the cost of a down payment on a house.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the government may be able to help you.<\/p>\n<p>You may be able to get money from the FHA that you can put towards a down payment on a home.<\/p>\n<p>Great, right?<\/p>\n<p>The FHA provides grants to eligible people who are looking to buy a home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn which grants are available in your state <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fha.com\/fha-downpayment-grants\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Receive_credits_towards_healthcare_insurance_premiums\"><\/span>20. Receive credits towards healthcare insurance premiums<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you purchase coverage through Healthcare.gov, you may be eligible for a credit toward insurance premiums.<\/p>\n<p>The Affordable Care Act provides subsidies to families for health insurance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more about the credit you can receive towards insurance costs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/lower-costs\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Get_a_credit_report_for_free\"><\/span>21. Get a credit report for free!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You probably don\u2019t want to spend money on a credit report if your budget is tight.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, the government can help you out.<\/p>\n<p>Federal law allows you to get a copy of your credit report for free every 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>You can get this free report from the major credit reporting companies, like Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.annualcreditreport.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Claim_back_funds_from_failed_banks\"><\/span>22. Claim back funds from failed banks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You could claim back funds if you had money deposited in a bank that failed.<\/p>\n<p>Each depositor is insured to at least $250,000 per insured bank under the FDIC.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdic.gov\/bank\/individual\/failed\/\">this page<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/closedbanks.fdic.gov\/funds\/\">this page<\/a> to learn more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Get_a_laptop_for_free\"><\/span>23. Get a laptop for free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Laptops don\u2019t come cheap. Even a budget one will set you back a couple hundred dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the government may be able to help you out.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of you having to part with cash, the government may give you a laptop for free.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Social and Health Services can assist people on a low-income in getting a free laptop.<\/p>\n<p>The department does this by connecting you with local programs and non-profit organizations that can help you get a laptop for free.<\/p>\n<p>Your local Department of Social and Health Services may be able to help you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To find your state\u2019s Department of Social or Human Services, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/states-and-territories\">this page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Get_a_refund_on_your_FHA-insured_mortgage\"><\/span>24. Get a refund on your FHA-insured mortgage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You could be eligible for a refund from HUD\/FHA if you had an FHA-insured mortgage.<\/p>\n<p>Search the HUD database to see if you are owed a refund. You can also call 1-800-697-6967 if you don\u2019t find your name, and ask about your status.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/entp.hud.gov\/dsrs\/refunds\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Receive_free_formula_from_WIC\"><\/span>25. Receive free formula from WIC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a program that could help you out if you\u2019re a mother who lives on a low-income.<\/p>\n<p>Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and infants and children up to five years old can get assistance from the WIC.<\/p>\n<p>Assistance from the program includes things like free formula, nutrition education, counseling, and screening and referrals to other health, welfare and social services, in addition to other benefits that are available, at local WIC clinics.<\/p>\n<p>The program can save you a lot of money on formula, so it\u2019s certainly worth looking into if you\u2019re a mother or expecting mom who lives on a low income.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/wic\/about-wic-wic-glance\">here<\/a> and apply for the program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/wic\/who-gets-wic-and-how-apply\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Get_free_health_insurance_for_your_children\"><\/span>26. Get free health insurance for your children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Paying for your kid\u2019s health insurance is expensive, but you can\u2019t do without it.<\/p>\n<p>So, what can you do?<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, at a state level there\u2019s a universal health insurance program available for children.<\/p>\n<p>This program will cover most health-related expenses either in full or in part, like hospital stays, doctor visits, and prescription drugs.<\/p>\n<p>There is a caveat with this program though, and it\u2019s that at least one parent must be working.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"http:\/\/insurekidsnow.gov\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Receive_free_vocational_counseling_and_training_through_VA\"><\/span>27. Receive free vocational counseling and training through VA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a veteran, you may be able to get vocational counseling and training for new skills from Veterans Affairs.<\/p>\n<p>This is available through the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&amp;E) program.<\/p>\n<p>With this program, veterans who are eligible can get:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Career guidance<\/li>\n<li>Job-market evaluation<\/li>\n<li>A skills assessment<\/li>\n<li>Education and training in a vocational field that suits you.<\/li>\n<li>Employment assistance.<\/li>\n<li>Apprenticeship, on-the-job training, and volunteer opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And these services are totally free. This can save you so much money.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more about the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/careers-employment\/vocational-rehabilitation\/programs\/long-term-services\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Get_free_money_from_the_government_if_youre_unemployed\"><\/span>28. Get free money from the government if you\u2019re unemployed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You might want to know if you can get free money from the government because you\u2019re unemployed.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a good question because when you\u2019re out of work, financial strain and stress increase.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling a little strapped for cash, the government may be able to help you.<\/p>\n<p>Each state offers unemployment benefit programs.<\/p>\n<p>This means that if you\u2019re out of work and need support, you may want to file for unemployment benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Unemployment benefits differ from state to state. Here is a handy website you can use though that\u2019s called CareerOneStop, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. It gives you the contact information and places where you can file for unemployment benefits in your state.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can use the site\u2019s Unemployment Benefits Finder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/LocalHelp\/UnemploymentBenefits\/Find-Unemployment-Benefits.aspx\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_Receive_free_money_to_pay_your_rent\"><\/span>29. Receive free money to pay your rent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Paying rent is one of our biggest expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Wouldn\u2019t it be great if you could get free money to pay it?<\/p>\n<p>Well, you can!<\/p>\n<p>You could get help to pay your rent from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).<\/p>\n<p>One way it does this is through its House Choice Voucher Program.<\/p>\n<p>This program <em>\u201cassists very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled so that they can afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So, you could get housing assistance to find your own housing, which can include single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, you are given a voucher to put towards rent.<\/p>\n<p>You are free to choose any home that meets the requirements of the program. It\u2019s not limited to units in subsidized housing projects.<\/p>\n<p>The vouchers are given out locally by public housing agencies.<\/p>\n<p>The housing subsidy is paid directly to the landlord by the public housing agency (PHA) on your behalf. Then, you pay the difference between the cost of the rent charged by the landlord and the amount that\u2019s paid by the program. In some cases, if the PHA authorizes it, you could use your voucher to buy a \u201cmodest home.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more about the Housing Choice Voucher Program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/topics\/housing_choice_voucher_program_section_8\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_Receive_money_back_from_failed_credit_unions\"><\/span>30. Receive money back from failed credit unions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not just failed banks that you can get your money back from.<\/p>\n<p>If you deposited money into a failed credit union, you could also get that back.<\/p>\n<p>The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) will pay you back<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Search for unclaimed deposits on the NCUA website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncua.gov\/services\/Pages\/asset-management\/unclaimed-deposits.aspx\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_Get_a_free_car_seat_from_your_local_department_of_health_social_services_or_public_safety\"><\/span>31. Get a free car seat from your local department of health, social services, or public safety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Car seats are legally required, and as a parent, you always want to keep your child safe. Car seats don\u2019t come cheap though.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, many local departments offer them for free, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Department of Health<\/li>\n<li>The Department of Social Services<\/li>\n<li>The Department of Public Safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that not all states provide free car seats. Many of them do though, so make sure you inquire with your local department.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of states offering free car seats:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/child-passenger-safety\/low-income-safety-seat-program\/\">Virginia Department of Health<\/a>: It offers a safety seat program to low income families. The program gives income-eligible children child safety seats and booster seats for free. You can apply for a free car seat if you are the parent, legal guardian, or foster parent of a child who lives in Virginia.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.texas.gov\/saferiders\/distribution.shtm\">Texas Department of Health and Human Services<\/a>: This program offers families on a low income child safety seat distribution and education program.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dps.mn.gov\/divisions\/ots\/child-passenger-safety\/Pages\/car-seat-distribution-facilities.aspx\">Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety<\/a> (A Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety): This program provides free car seat distribution centers. Visit the site and use the map to find a center near you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"32_Free_help_preparing_your_tax_return\"><\/span>32. Free help preparing your tax return<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You could get someone to do your tax return for you for free!<\/p>\n<p>Awesome, right?<\/p>\n<p>Sure, the government isn\u2019t technically <em>handing <\/em>you free money. But, since working with an accountant can get pretty expensive, getting free tax assistance means you don\u2019t have to spend any of your hard-earned cash!<\/p>\n<p>So, essentially, this is free money!<\/p>\n<p>If you are on a low income, you could get help preparing your tax return, through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). It\u2019s an initiative from the IRA that basically gives you a free tax preparation service.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.irs.gov\/Individuals\/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"33_Get_free_advice_on_how_to_start_a_business\"><\/span>33. Get free advice on how to start a business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Like many people, you may want to start a business, but you just don\u2019t know where to begin.<\/p>\n<p>Getting business advice doesn\u2019t come cheap.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where the U.S. Small Business Administration can help.<\/p>\n<p>It has 900 Small Business Development Centers all over the country.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re an aspiring business owner or small business owner, you can get free advice and technical assistance at these centers.<\/p>\n<p>From the development of business plans to contracts, you can get free advice and information on all aspects of starting and operating a business.<\/p>\n<p>Getting business advice for free is great because otherwise, it\u2019s pretty expensive.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you need a business loan, a good option is to get a loan that has a low interest rate, from the SBA\u2019s Small Business Development Center.<\/p>\n<p>You can avoid high interest rates charged by other places. So, sure, no loan\u2019s free, but low interest ones sure do save you a lot of money!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find a center near you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/tools\/local-assistance\/sbdc\">here<\/a>, and learn more about business loans <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sba.gov\/category\/navigation-structure\/loans-grants\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_Protect_and_repair_your_credit_report_for_free\"><\/span>34. Protect and repair your credit report for free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since scams like identity theft and credit fraud are so prevalent it\u2019s more important than ever to keep an eye on your credit.<\/p>\n<p>Doing that is easy too!<\/p>\n<p>On FTC.gov, you can do things like file consumer complaints against companies, report identity theft, put yourself on the \u201cDo Not Call\u201d list, and learn about the latest scams.<\/p>\n<p>If you file a complaint against the company and the FTC rules in your favor, then you could get money back from a company.<\/p>\n<p>File a complaint with the FTC if you have been scammed or think you may have been the victim of a fraudulent activity.<\/p>\n<p>Just fill out a form and visit the site.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get started <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"35_Receive_free_help_with_home_ownership\"><\/span>35. Receive free help with home ownership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get free help with home ownership from The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).<\/p>\n<p>Aside from help with down payments, as I mentioned above, you can also get money for closing costs, in some cases, and free advice on many aspects of homeownership, such as buying, selling, or repairing a home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"36_Use_BenefitsCheckUp_to_see_what_senior_benefits_youre_entitled_to\"><\/span>36. Use BenefitsCheckUp to see what senior benefits you\u2019re entitled to<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>BenefitsCheckUp is a handy tool from the National Council on Aging.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a search engine that you can use to find out if you\u2019re eligible for 2,500 federal, state, and private benefits programs.<\/p>\n<p>Handy, huh?<\/p>\n<p>These programs can help you pay for things like food and medication.<\/p>\n<p>BenefitsCheckUp has helped more than five million people to find more than $18 billion in benefits since 2001.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the search engine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefitscheckup.org\/\">here<\/a>, and learn more about the tool <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncoa.org\/blog\/finding-benefits-just-got-easier-new-benefitscheckup\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"37_Free_housing_assistance_from_Veterans_Affairs\"><\/span>37. Free housing assistance from Veterans Affairs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get help buying a home or refinancing a loan from Veterans Affairs.<\/p>\n<p>Benefits and services that assist you in building, repairing, or keeping your current home are also available, such as grants for veterans who have service-related disabilities who need to adapt their home to live as independently as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Housing assistance is available to veterans and their surviving spouses<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/housing-assistance\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"38_Get_lots_of_free_benefits_from_the_Department_of_Aging\"><\/span>38. Get lots of free benefits from the Department of Aging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ve mentioned above lots of benefits that seniors can get from the government.<\/p>\n<p>But, those may not be the only benefits that are available to you.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to see which benefits are available to you in your state, then check with the government\u2019s Department of Aging.<\/p>\n<p>Every state has its own Department of Aging, but sometimes it may be called a slightly different name, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Department of Senior Services<\/li>\n<li>Division of Aging and Adult Services<\/li>\n<li>Division of Aging<\/li>\n<li>Office of Elderly Services<\/li>\n<li>Department of Health and Senior Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can get access to lots of free benefits and resources which vary from state to state.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the Department of Aging websites for all states:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alabamaageline.gov\/\">Alabama Department of Senior Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dhss.alaska.gov\/acoa\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Alaska Commission on Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azdes.gov\/daas\/\">Arizona Division of Aging and Adult Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daas.ar.gov\/\">Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aging.ca.gov\/\">California Department of Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colorado.gov\/pacific\/cdhs\/older-adults\">Colorado Aging and Adult Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ct.gov\/agingservices\/site\/default.asp\">Connecticut Department on Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dcoa.dc.gov\/\">District of Columbia Office on Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dhss.delaware.gov\/dsaapd\/\">Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/elderaffairs.state.fl.us\/index.php\">Florida Department of Elder Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/aging.dhs.georgia.gov\/\">Georgia Community Care Services Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/health.hawaii.gov\/\">Hawaii Aging and Disability Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.idahoaging.com\/\">Idaho Commission on Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/aging\/pages\/default.aspx\">Illinois Division of Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.in.gov\/fssa\/2329.htm\">Indiana Division of Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iowaaging.gov\/\">Iowa Department on Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdads.ks.gov\/home\">Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/chfs.ky.gov\/dail\/default.htm\">Kentucky Department of Aging and Independent Living<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dhh.louisiana.gov\/index.cfm\/subhome\/12\/n\/7\">Louisiana Aging and Adult Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dhhs\/oads\/home-support\/index.html\">Maine Office of Elderly Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aging.maryland.gov\/\">Maryland Department of Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/elders\/\">Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/osa\">Michigan Aging and Adult Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dhs.state.mn.us\/main\/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&amp;RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&amp;dDocName=id_005991\">Minnesota Office of Aging and Adult Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ms.gov\/node\/87\">Mississippi Aging and Adult Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/health.mo.gov\/seniors\/index.php\">Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dphhs.mt.gov\/SLTC\">Montana Senior and Long-Term Care Division<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dhhs.ne.gov\/Pages\/aging.aspx\">Nebraska Seniors and Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/adsd.nv.gov\/\">Nevada Aging and Disability Services Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dhhs.nh.gov\/dcbcs\/beas\/aging\/\">New Hampshire State Committee on Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.state.nj.us\/humanservices\/doas\/home\/\">New Jersey Division of Aging Services Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmaging.state.nm.us\/\">New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aging.ny.gov\/\">New York Office for the Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncdhhs.gov\/aging\/\">North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nd.gov\/dhs\/\">North Dakota Department of Human Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ohio.gov\/living\/seniors\/\">Ohio Department of Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.okdhs.org\/services\/aging\/Pages\/AgingServicesMain.aspx\">Oklahoma Aging Services Division<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/dhs\/spwpd\/pages\/index.aspx\">Oregon Aging and People with Disabilities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aging.pa.gov\/\">Pennsylvania Department of Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dea.ri.gov\/\">Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/aging.sc.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx\">South Carolina Office on Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dss.sd.gov\/\">South Dakota Department of Social Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tn.gov\/aging\/\">Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dads.state.tx.us\/\">Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/daas.utah.gov\/\">Utah Aging and Adult Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dail.vermont.gov\/\">Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vda.virginia.gov\/\">Virginia Department for the Aging<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/altsa\">Washington Aging and Long-Term Support Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wvseniorservices.gov\/\">West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.wisconsin.gov\/adrc\/index.htm\">Wisconsin Aging and Disability Resource Centers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.health.wyo.gov\/aging\/index.html\">Wyoming Department of Health Aging Division<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit your state\u2019s site to find benefits and resources near you that are free!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"39_Get_lots_of_free_benefits_and_services_locally_if_youre_a_veteran\"><\/span>39. Get lots of free benefits and services locally if you\u2019re a veteran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Veterans can get benefits and services for free through Veterans Affairs.<\/p>\n<p>I mentioned a few ways to get free money through VA.<\/p>\n<p>But, you may be able to get lots of other benefits and services for free, depending on the state you live in.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the links to the Department of Veterans Affairs websites for every state in the country, including non-contiguous states, and in US territories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/va.alabama.gov\/\">Alabama<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/veterans.alaska.gov\/\">Alaska<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dvs.az.gov\/\">Arizona<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.veterans.arkansas.gov\/\">Arkansas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calvet.ca.gov\/home\">California<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colorado.gov\/vets\">Colorado <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/dva\">Connecticut<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/veteransaffairs.delaware.gov\/\">Delaware<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/floridavets.org\/\">Florida<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/veterans.georgia.gov\/\">Georgia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/ovs\/\">Hawaii<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.veterans.idaho.gov\/\">Idaho<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/veterans\/pages\/default.aspx\">Illinois<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dva\/\">Indiana<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/va.iowa.gov\/\">Iowa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kcva.ks.gov\/\">Kansas <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/veterans.ky.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Kentucky<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetaffairs.la.gov\/\">Louisiana<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www11.maine.gov\/veterans\/\">Maine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/veterans.maryland.gov\/\">Maryland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/orgs\/massachusetts-department-of-veterans-services\">Massachusetts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganveterans.com\/\">Michigan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mn.gov\/mdva\/\">Minnesota<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msva.ms.gov\/\">Mississippi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mvc.dps.mo.gov\/\">Missouri<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/montanadma.org\/montana-veterans-affairs\">Montana<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/veterans.nebraska.gov\/\">Nebraska<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/veterans.nv.gov\/\">Nevada<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nh.gov\/nhveterans\/\">New Hampshire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/military\/\">New Jersey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmdvs.org\/\">New Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/veterans.ny.gov\/\">New York<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milvets.nc.gov\/\">North Carolina<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nd.gov\/veterans\/\">North Dakota<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/dvs.ohio.gov\/main\/home.html\">Ohio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/odva.ok.gov\/\">Oklahoma<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/ODVA\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Oregon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmva.pa.gov\/veteransaffairs\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vets.ri.gov\/\">Rhode Island<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/va.sc.gov\/\">South Carolina<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/vetaffairs.sd.gov\/\">South Dakota<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/veteran\/\">Tennessee <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvc.texas.gov\/\">Texas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/veterans.utah.gov\/\">Utah<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/veterans.vermont.gov\/\">Vermont<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvs.virginia.gov\/\">Virginia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dva.wa.gov\/\">Washington<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/veterans.wv.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx\">West Virginia <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dva.wi.gov\/Pages\/home.aspx\">Wisconsin <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyomilitary.wyo.gov\/veterans\/commission\/\">Wyoming<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ova.dc.gov\/\">Washington D.C<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/gvao.guam.gov\/\">Guam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.pr.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Puerto Rico<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gov.mp\/\">Northern Mariana Islands<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/informusvi.com\/\">S. Virgin Islands<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To see what free benefits and services are available near you, click on your state\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/wipo\/weatherization-assistance-program\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_You_Dont_Qualify_for_Free_Government_Money\"><\/span>What if You Don\u2019t Qualify for Free Government Money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the free funds, grants, and services are only available to people in certain demographics, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veterans<\/li>\n<li>Low income families.<\/li>\n<li>Seniors<\/li>\n<li>Parents<\/li>\n<li>Students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re not in one of those categories, but still want to get free <a href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-ways-to-make-money-online\/\">money<\/a>, make sure to read my article on how to get free money. 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