How Hoosier vets can get help with back-to-school expenses

(MIRROR INDY) — Indiana veterans and their families can get help with back-to-school costs through August.

The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs launched its Operation Back to School on July 15. The effort offers $500 per qualified dependent child living with veterans to help with the purchase of school supplies and other school-related expenses.

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Families can apply for assistance from kids, up to 18 years old, enrolled in K-12 education or full-time college students, up to 23 years old.

Application information and a list of frequently asked questions is available online on the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs’ website . The program runs through Aug. 30.

Mirror Indy reporter Carley Lanich covers early childhood and K-12 education. Contact her at carley.lanich@mirrorindy.org or follow her on X @carleylanich .