UCX: Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers (DOL)
U.S. Department of Labor (ETA)
Check current terms: Individual eligibility, seats and coverage must be confirmed with the provider.
Before you decide
- What is free
- Weekly unemployment payments if you qualify.
- Costs or benefits needed
- No cost to apply.
- Who qualifies
- Ex-servicemembers with qualifying federal active service and an honorable discharge who meet state unemployment rules.
- What you get
- Federal unemployment benefits for eligible former military members, paid through your state workforce agency.
- Credential and key limits
- Benefit amounts and rules follow your state's unemployment program.
- Format
- Apply through your state workforce agency.
- Deadline
- Apply soon after separation; state rules apply.
- Details checked
- 2026-10-17
Application and credential details
- How to apply
- File an unemployment claim with the state where you'll look for work.
- Have your DD-214 (Member 4) ready.
- Application link
- Open official page
- Credential or outcome
- Benefit amounts and rules follow your state's unemployment program.
- Application details checked
- 2026-10-17
- Sources for these details
- https://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/ucx.asp — checked 2026-10-17
- Availability limits
- Dates and public application pages do not guarantee an open intake or available seats. Confirm current terms with the provider.