Financial Assistance

Applying for the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund
How to apply for the Illinois Family Relief Fund with a downloadable application form.

Child Support Adjustment Information
Title IV-D Services Program of the Illinois Department of Public Aid ensures that child support payments are made in accordance with State law. Through Title IV-D, all citizens, regardless of personal income levels, who have Illinois court or administrative orders involving child support may apply for child support modification and enforcement services.

Free Tax Help
The Illinois CPA Society offer free Tax Return Preparation Assistance for members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving in combat zones or qualified hazardous duty areas in.

Help for Small Businesses Affected by the Federal Call-Up of Military Reservists or the National Guard
If your small business has been adversely affected by the federal Title 10 call-up of members of the National Guard or Reserves during a period of conflict, the U.S. Small Business Administration can help.

Help with Utilities
The Soldiers & Sailors Civil Relief Act of 1940 (SSCRA) was enacted to help protect those people and their families who are called to duty. Although specifics of the SSCRA do not include utility services, many Illinois utility companies have adopted procedures to help service members called to active duty.

Other Agencies that Provide Financial Aid
Links to military aid associations including the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Army Emergency Relief, Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), and more.

Sample Letter to Creditors
Request that the interest on your debts be reduced to 6 percent, in accordance with section 207 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, with this sample letter to creditors.