VA Solid Start (VASS)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Check current terms: Individual eligibility, seats and coverage must be confirmed with the provider.
Before you decide
- What is free
- Free calls from VA representatives.
- Costs or benefits needed
- Free.
- Who qualifies
- Recently separated veterans, during the first year after separation.
- What you get
- VA reps call newly separated veterans 3 times in their first year to connect them to benefits. You can also schedule a call.
- Credential and key limits
- First year after separation only.
- Format
- Phone.
- Deadline
- Within 365 days of separation.
- Details checked
- 2026-10-17
Application and credential details
- How to apply
- Keep your contact details current with VA.
- Schedule a Solid Start call if you want one sooner.
- Application link
- Open official page
- Credential or outcome
- First year after separation only.
- Application details checked
- 2026-10-17
- Sources for these details
- https://www.va.gov/service-member-benefits/solid-start/ — 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.