Discharges are kept on file by the Veterans Service Center,
the County Clerks Office, the State office of the Department of
Veterans Affairs and at the Records Center in St. Louis, MO.
The County Service Officer will assist in locating the document that
is most readily obtainable. You may also download the file SF180.pdf,
by going to: Records Services for the Public and Government Agencies.
Then complete the form and mail it directly to St. Louis. A certified
copy of your discharge will be mailed back to you within 6-8 weeks.
Can I go to school on my GI Bill education benefit?
The GI Bill education benefit must be used within ten years of
your discharge. The veteran must also have completed the first full
enlistment. Actual benefits will vary depending on the specific
service dates. We recommend that you contact us directly or contact
the VA
Education office in St. Louis by calling 1-800-442-4551.
How can I get a VA Home Loan?
There is no actual VA Home Loan. The VA offers a Home Loan
Guaranty Certificate. There are two ways of obtaining a certificate.
Complete VA Form 26-1880 and personally deliver it to the VA Regional
Office at 48th and Old Chenney in Lincoln, or complete the form
and mail it to the VA Office in St. Paul, Minnesota. The form is
available from your County Veterans Service office or you may download
the Home Loan form.
If all you need is the eligibility form. For
additional assistance, contact the Veterans Service Center.
Does the VA offer a Small Business Loan to veterans?
The VA Small Business Loan program no longer exists. The Small Business
Administration will assist veterans in obtaining small business loans. You may contact the Small
business administration at; 1-800-827-5722.
Is there financial assistance available to veterans?
Yes, there are two sources of financial assistance available to veterans in Nebraska. The
County Veterans Aid Fund is managed and controlled by the Veterans Service Office.
Qualification requirements and application procedures will vary.
There is also the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund which is controlled by the Nebraska
Department of Veterans Affairs. An application is submitted through the County Veterans
Service Officer or the Post Service Officer.
We have a checklist available for viewing or to download. See our forms page.
How do I apply for admission to the Veterans Home?
There are four Veterans Homes in Nebraska; Omaha, Grand Island, Norfolk and
Scottsbluff. To qualify for admission, a veteran must have an honorable discharge, service
during a recognized period of conflict, and at least two years of residency within the state of
Nebraska. The application process includes submission of current medical information and
current financial information. The applicant is required to meet a co-payment which is based
upon assets and income. Application forms are available from the County Veterans Service
Officer.
