Information on Federal Government Benefit Programs - Benefits.gov Website

Eligibility

Open to all

Required documents

None

Hours

Phone Hours: 7 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday CST

Website available 24 hours day/7 days a week

(800)333-4636

Voice·

1-800-FED-INFO

Websitehttps://www.Benefits.gov

Interpretation services

Website is available in Spanish

Application process

Visit website for information and screening for federal government programs. For persons without internet access, phone assistance is available

Unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice

Service area

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Program Fees

No Fee

The website has detailed information on more than 1,000 federal and state government benefit programs. Each program has an online screening tool for eligibility. The Benefit Finder tool is available on the website to find eligible benefits and be directed to the agency to apply. Programs include, but are not limited to:

Child care/support

?- Housing and energy assistance

Food/nutrition

?- Health care

Loans/loan repayment

Living assistance

?- Social Security/pensions?

Scholarships and fellowships

Veteran and active duty benefits

Last Assured

06/16/2025

What's Here

Child Care Expense Assistance Applications Veteran Benefits Assistance Food Stamps/SNAP Applications Scholarships Benefits Screening Federal Government Information Services

Providing organization

Benefits.gov Website

An official benefits website of the U.S. government. Provides information on more than 1,000 federal and state benefit programs. Informs citizens of benefits for which they may be eligible, how to apply for assistance, and a benefit finder on the website to find eligible benefits and be directed to the agency to apply.