As the official benefits website of the U.S. government, the mission of Benefits.gov is to increase citizen access to benefit information, while reducing the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government. Benefits.gov offers two customized websites:
- GovLoans.gov, which offers information and eligibility criteria specific to government loans; and
- SSA BEST, which offers information and eligibility criteria specific to Social Security programs.
We’re proud to announce the upgraded websites and the improved features offered to help increase citizen access to government information. Both GovLoans.gov and SSA BEST offer a new design and layout, and improved eligibility screening tools, making it easier for citizens to identify the right benefits for them and their family. Read on to learn more about GovLoans.gov and SSA BEST.
What is GovLoans.gov?
GovLoans.gov is an online resource that launched in 2004 to provide citizens with improved access to information on loan programs. Leveraging the platform developed by Benefits.gov, GovLoans.gov is a collaborative effort across federal agencies, with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) as Managing Partner for GovLoans.gov.
GovLoans.gov can help you start your search for loans by connecting you to loan programs you may be eligible to receive. Start your search with the following options:
- Complete the confidential Loan Finder questionnaire to identify a list of loans you may be eligible to receive.
- Browse by Category to look through six loan categories and select the one(s) you want to learn more about.
- Search by keyword or phrase to find the right loan for you.
- Visit the Other Resources page to find more information on government assistance.
What is SSA BEST?
SSA BEST is an online resource to help you find Social Security benefits administered by the U.S. Social Security Administration. The SSA BEST questionnaire, Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool, will generate a list of Social Security benefits you may be eligible for based on your answers to a series of questions and provide you more information about how to apply.
SSA BEST can help you start your search for benefits by connecting you to programs you may be eligible to receive. Start your search with the following options:
- Take the SSA BEST questionnaire to help you determine eligibility for Social Security benefit programs.
- Browse by Category to look through benefit categories and select the one(s) you want to learn more about.
- Search by keyword or phrase.
- Visit the Other Resources page to find more information on government assistance.
To explore more assistance programs, use the Benefit Finder on Benefits.gov, where you can compare your eligibility for over 1,000 government benefit programs.
