Welcome to the Ohio Veterans Bonus Program Web Site

You Served. Now Let Ohio Say Thanks. Are you an Afghanistan Era Vet? The Ohio Veterans Bonus program offers a bonus for military service since October 7, 2001. Once a veteran has received $500 for service anywhere in the world or $1,000 for service in a designated country, or the maximum $1,500 bonus, the veteran is not eligible for additional funds, even if they served in multiple conflicts.

SUBMIT an application ON-LINE.
(In addition to submitting the application on-line, you will need to mail your documentation and signature page.)

CHECK the STATUS of your application

We strongly encourage using the on-line application tool as it reduces application processing time. However, if you wish to submit a handwritten application form, Veterans and Current Service Members can click here to print a copy of the form. Family members applying for the bonus can click here. You can also visit your local County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) for an application and/or to request a DD-214 or make changes to a DD-214. For a list of CVSOs click here.

The deadlines to apply for the Persian Gulf (8/2/1990-3/3/1991) and Iraq (3/19/2003-12/31/2011) Bonus have expired.