9 NW 2nd Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

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Contact the local American Legion post or department (state) headquarters for more information or to apply. Call or walk in

Military Discharge papers - DD214

- Limited to minor children (17 years or younger) whose biological parent, or legal guardian, is a veteran and is, or would have been, eligible for American Legion membership. However, Legion membership is not required.
- Children 18-20 years of age will also be considered if a current disability requires special schooling or indefinite in-home care, or they are enrolled in an approved high school and unmarried. To be eligible for Legion membership, the parent or guardian must have served at least on day of active military duty during dates marked and be honorably discharged or still serving honorably. - April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918 - December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946 - June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955 - December 22, 1961 - May 7, 1975 - August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984 - December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990 - August 2, 1990 - Cessation of hostilities as determined by US Government
- No child is considered eligible for Temporary Financial Assistance until a complete investigation is conducted at the post or department level; a legitimate family need is determined; and all other available resources have been utilized or exhausted.
- The TFA application must originate and be filled out by someone at the local level.

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