Assistance by Type

Most people do not search for a program by its official name. They search for the problem: a phone they cannot afford, a car that was repossessed, a bill they cannot pay. This section is organized the same way. Pick the kind of help you need and you will find every federal, state and nonprofit option we have verified, with eligibility rules and application steps for each.

Almost every program here uses the same income test, usually a percentage of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and most accept SNAP, Medicaid or SSI as automatic proof. If you already get one of those benefits, you likely qualify for several programs on this page.