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Operation Back to School

By John Szink Jul 15, 2024 | 4:16 PM

Operation Back to School is back.

The program provides financial assistance to Indiana veteran families experiencing financial difficulty, offering $500 per qualified dependent for back-to-school supplies and other school-related expenses.

The application period closes on August 30th.

For more information, go to the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs website at in.gov/dva/

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