The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has guidelines for government assistance of veterans. This includes allowances for refurbishment or acquisition of veterans or a loved one. This assistance comes in the form of loans and financial grants. Of course, there will be conditions that need to be covered. A Certificate of Eligibility must be obtained, which will be given if the individual meets the financial requirements of the loan. Once obtained, the individual may then apply for a loan online or through the mail. Alternatively, this COE can be presented to the lender in question as proof of eligibility. The goal of the program is to support service members, their spouses, and veterans with housing problems. On their part, the VA assures that a portion of the loan will be covered by the department. This then allows lenders to offer a better option for the individual involved.