VA Benefits By State

Tax Benefits

• Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled are fully exempt from property taxes on their primary residence.
• Military retirement pay is exempt from Alabama state income tax.
• Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also qualify for property tax exemptions.

PTSD & Mental Health Programs

• The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs partners with VA medical centers to coordinate PTSD treatment and counseling services.
• Vet Centers in Birmingham and Mobile offer readjustment counseling, PTSD therapy, and MST support at no cost.
• The state supports peer support programs specifically designed for combat veterans transitioning to civilian life.

Education Benefits

• The Alabama G.I. Dependents Scholarship provides free tuition at public colleges for eligible dependents of 100% disabled veterans.
• Veterans may receive in-state tuition rates at public universities regardless of residency duration.

Employment

• Veterans receive hiring preference for state government positions.
• The Alabama Career Center system offers dedicated veteran employment counselors.
• Disabled veterans are given priority in state contracting and small business programs.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa serve Alabama veterans with full inpatient and outpatient services.
• Community-based outpatient clinics operate in Anniston, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, and Montgomery.

Housing

• The Alabama Housing Finance Authority offers veteran-specific mortgage programs with competitive rates.
• 100% disabled veterans may qualify for vehicle and adaptive housing grants through federal VA programs available in Alabama.

Tax Benefits

• Alaska has no state income tax — all military retirement pay and VA disability compensation is tax-free at the state level.
• Veterans with a service-connected disability rated at 50% or more may receive a property tax exemption of up to $150,000 on their primary residence.
• Municipalities may offer additional local exemptions for disabled veterans.

PTSD & Mental Health

• The Alaska VA Healthcare System provides mental health-specific care and telehealth services to reach remote communities.
• All Alaska VA Healthcare locations offer same-day help, including counseling and other support.
• The Alaska Mental Health Trust supports programs bridging gaps between VA services and rural veteran needs.

Education

• The University of Alaska system waives all undergraduate tuition and fees for spouses and dependents of veterans who died in the line of duty, listed by the Department of Defense as a Prisoners of War, or were Killed in Action.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition upon establishing Alaska residency.

Employment

• Veterans may receive employment priority. Disabled veterans are 10-point preference eligible and non-disabled veterans are 5-point preference eligible.
• The Alaska Department of Labor operates a dedicated veteran employment program.

Healthcare

• The Alaska VA Healthcare System is based in Anchorage with community clinics in Fairbanks, Juneau, Homer, Wasilla, and Soldotna.
• Telehealth services are widely available to serve veterans in remote areas.

Housing

• The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation offers mortgage financing for qualified veterans at lower interest rates.
• Housing assistance is available for homeless veterans through VA programs.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Arizona state income tax.
• Veterans with 100% service-connected disability ratings and qualifying spouses are exempt from property taxes on their primary residence.
• Additional benefits include reduced vehicle registration fees, specialty license plates, and free or discounted hunting and fishing licenses.

Certain professional licenses and certifications may be expedited or waived for veterans.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Major VA healthcare facilities include the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix and the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson.
• Community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) operate throughout the state, including Casa Grande, Flagstaff, Green Valley, Lake Havasu, Prescott, Safford, and Yuma.
• Vet Centers in Mesa, Prescott, Tucson, and the Phoenix area provide free PTSD counseling and group therapy.
• The Arizona Coalition for Military Families coordinates statewide, community-based mental health resources.
• VA also offers specialized PTSD care is available through programs like PTSD Clinical Teams (PCTs) located in major healthcare facilities.

Education

• Veterans using GI Bill benefits receive in-state tuition at Arizona public universities.
• Dependents of veterans who were killed in service or are rated at 100% for their service-connected conditions may qualify for tuition waivers at public institutions.
• Many institutions participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Employment

• Veterans receive hiring preference in state employment.
• The Arizona Department of Veterans Services provides employment counseling through American Job Centers statewide.
• Additional training and rehabilitation support is offered through Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E).

Healthcare

• Major VA healthcare facilities include the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix and the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson.
• Community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) operate throughout the state, including Casa Grande, Flagstaff, Green Valley, Lake Havasu, Prescott, Safford, and Yuma.

Housing

• Arizona operates state veterans’ homes in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott, and Yuma, providing long-term and skilled nursing care.
• The Arizona Department of Housing supports emergency and transitional housing programs for veterans statewide.

Tax Benefits

Military Retirement Pay Exemption

Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Arkansas state income tax for all eligible recipients.

Eligibility: All Veterans receiving military retirement pay 

Legal Authority: Arkansas Code § 26-51-307

Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans

Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are exempt from property taxes on their primary residence.

Eligibility Requirements:

• 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA
• Property must be the Veteran's primary residence
• Exemption applies to the home and up to one acre of land (or up to 160 acres if used for agricultural purposes)

Surviving Spouse Benefit: Surviving spouses of qualifying Veterans may retain the exemption if they:

• Do not remarry
• Continue to occupy the property as their primary residence

How to Apply: Contact your county assessor's office with your VA disability rating letter and proof of residency.

Legal Authority: Arkansas Constitution Amendment 79; Arkansas Code § 26-26-1101

PTSD & Mental Health

VA Vet Centers

Vet Centers provide free, confidential counseling services to veterans, active duty service members, and their families.

Arkansas Locations:

• Fayetteville Vet Center
• Little Rock Vet Center

Services Offered:

• Individual PTSD counseling
• Group therapy
• Military sexual trauma (MST) support
• Readjustment counseling
• Bereavement counseling
• Referral services

Eligibility: Veterans who served in any combat zone or experienced military sexual trauma, and their family members.

Contact: Call 1-877-WAR-VETS (1-877-927-8387) or visit www.va.gov/find-locations to locate the nearest Vet Center.

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS)

The CAVHS coordinates specialized PTSD treatment programs, including:

• PTSD Clinical Team assessments
• Evidence-based psychotherapy (Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure)
• Medication management
• Intensive outpatient programs

Contact: (501) 257-1000 | www.littlerock.va.gov

Peer Support Programs

Arkansas offers peer-to-peer support programs specifically designed for combat Veterans transitioning to civilian life. These programs connect Veterans with trained peer specialists who have shared military experiences.

Information: Contact your local VA facility or Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs at (501) 370-3820.

Education

Arkansas Deceased/Disabled/POW/MIA Dependents Scholarship

This state-funded scholarship provides tuition assistance at Arkansas public colleges and universities for dependents of certain Veterans.

Eligibility: Dependents (spouses and children) of Arkansas residents who are:

• Killed in action or died as a result of injuries sustained in combat
• 100% permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service
• Prisoners of war (POW)
• Missing in action (MIA)

Benefits: Waiver of tuition, fees, and room (if available) at state-supported institutions of higher education in Arkansas.

How to Apply: Contact the financial aid office at the Arkansas institution you plan to attend.

Legal Authority: Arkansas Code § 6-60-902

In-State Tuition for Veterans

Veterans qualify for in-state tuition rates at Arkansas public colleges and universities regardless of length of residency in the state.

Eligibility: Veterans using VA education benefits (GI Bill) or within three years of discharge from active duty.

Legal Authority: Arkansas Code § 6-60-206; 38 U.S.C. § 3679(c)

Employment

State Government Hiring Preference

Veterans receive preference in hiring for Arkansas state government positions when qualifications are substantially equal.

Eligibility: Honorably discharged veterans and certain family members of disabled or deceased veterans.

How to Apply: Indicate Veteran status on state job applications and provide a copy of your DD-214.

Legal Authority: Arkansas Code § 21-3-302

Arkansas Workforce Centers

Arkansas Workforce Centers throughout the state have dedicated veteran employment counselors who provide:

• Job search assistance
• Resume writing support
• Interview preparation
• Career counseling
• Training program referrals

Find a Center: Visit www.arworkforcecenters.com or call (844) 752-7233.

Healthcare

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS)

The CAVHS is the primary VA medical center serving Arkansas veterans.

Main Facilities:

• John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital (Little Rock)
• Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center (North Little Rock)

Services: Full-service medical care including primary care, specialty care, mental health services, surgery, and emergency care.

Contact: (501) 257-1000 | www.littlerock.va.gov

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)

Arkansas has multiple CBOCs providing primary care and mental health services closer to veterans' homes.

Locations include:

• El Dorado
• Fayetteville
• Fort Smith
• Hot Springs
• Jonesboro
• Pine Bluff
• Mena
• Mountain Home
• Russellville
• Texarkana

Services: Primary care, mental health care, laboratory services, and pharmacy services.

Find a Clinic: Visit www.va.gov/find-locations or call (501) 257-1000.

Eligibility: Veterans must be enrolled in VA healthcare. To apply, visit www.va.gov/health-care/apply or call 1-877-222-VETS (8387).

Housing

Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) Veteran Programs

ADFA offers mortgage assistance programs for Arkansas Veterans, including:

• Below-market interest rates
• Down payment assistance
• Reduced mortgage insurance requirements

Eligibility: Arkansas Veterans who meet income and credit requirements. Programs vary by availability of funding.

Contact: (501) 682-5900 | www.arkansas.gov/adfa

HUD-VASH Program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program provides housing assistance vouchers combined with VA case management and supportive services for homeless Veterans.

Eligibility: Homeless Veterans enrolled in or eligible for VA healthcare.

How to Apply: Contact the HUD-VASH coordinator at your local VA medical center or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838).

Additional Resources

Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

• Phone: (501) 370-3820
• Website: www.veterans.arkansas.gov
• Services: State Veterans benefits information, claims assistance, and advocacy

Veterans Crisis Line

• Phone: 988, then press 1
• Text: 838255
• Chat: www.veteranscrisisline.net
• Available 24/7 for Veterans in crisis or emotional distress

VA Benefits Hotline

• Phone: 1-800-827-1000
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM ET

Tax Benefits

• In 2026, isabled veterans may qualify for a property tax exemption of up to $180,000.00 under the basic exemption, or up to $271,009.00 for those with a per house hold income under $81,131.00.
• VA disability compensation is not subject to California state income tax.
• A basic $4,000 property tax exemption is available to veterans who meet income requirements.

PTSD & Mental Health

• CalVet Connect links veterans to PTSD treatment, peer support, and crisis services statewide.
• Vet Centers operate throughout the state including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, and more.
• The California Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health navigation services at county veteran service offices.

Education

• The CalVet College Fee Waiver covers tuition and fees at California public colleges for dependents of veterans who are 100% disabled, died of a service-connected condition, or were killed in action.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition rates at California public universities immediately.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference points in California state civil service hiring.
• EDD operates veteran employment representatives at workforce centers statewide.

Healthcare

• Major VA medical centers operate in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Long Beach, Loma Linda, Fresno, and Sacramento.
• Dozens of community-based outpatient clinics serve veterans in every region of the state.

Housing

• The CalVet Farm and Home Loan Program offers veteran-specific mortgages with competitive interest rates.
• CalHFA partners with VA to provide additional financing options and down payment assistance for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is exempt from Colorado state income tax up to $20,000 for ages 55–64 and fully exempt at age 65+.
• Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled can possiblyqualify for up to a 50% reduction in property tax on their primary residence.
• Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also be eligible for the exemption.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Veteran Mental Health Centers operate in Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, and Pueblo offering free PTSD counseling.
• The Colorado Department of Veterans Affairs helps veterans coordinate mental health services, resources, and peer support programs.
• The Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) in Aurora specializes in veteran PTSD research and treatment.

Education

• Colorado offers a Veteran Survivor Benefit providing tuition assistance to qualifying dependents.
• All honorably discharged veterans may qualify for in-state tuition immediately at Colorado public institutions.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference points on Colorado state civil service examinations.
• Workforce Centers across the state have dedicated veteran employment counselors.

Healthcare

• VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System operates the main facility in Aurora and a campus in Denver.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Greeley, Pueblo, and other communities.

Housing

• Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) offers veteran-specific mortgage programs with down payment assistance.
• HUD-VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) vouchers are available in both Denver and Colorado Springs for veterans experiencing homelessness.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Connecticut state income tax.
• Municipalities provide property tax exemptions for disabled veterans; 100% disabled veterans may qualify for full exemption.
• Additional property tax exemptions are available for wartime veterans and surviving spouses.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Hartford, Danbury, New Haven, and Norwichoffer free PTSD counseling and group therapy.
• Connecticut's county VSO offices provide mental health navigation and referral services.
• The CT Veterans Wartime Service Medal program supports veteran recognition and community reintegration.

Education

• Connecticut's Tuition Waiver for Veterans provides free tuition at public colleges and universities for eligible veterans.
• Dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service may qualify for additional scholarship support.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Connecticut state government hiring.
• CTHires and American Job Centers offer dedicated veteran employment services and job placement assistance.

Healthcare

• VA Connecticut Healthcare System operates main campuses in West Haven and Newington.
• Community outpatient clinics also serve Danbury, New London, Stamford, Orange, Stamford, Waterbury, Willimantic, and Winsted.

Housing

• Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) offers veteran mortgage programs with competitive rates.
• The state operates veteran-specific transitional housing programs for those experiencing homelessness.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Delaware state income tax.
• Disabled veterans may qualify for a property tax credit on their primary residence.
• Veterans over age 65 may also qualify for additional property tax relief programs.

PTSD & Mental Health

• The Wilmington Vet Center offers PTSD counseling, group therapy, and MST support at no cost.
• Delaware's Division of Veterans Services provides peer support and mental health navigation.
• Telehealth PTSD services are available for veterans unable to travel to in-person facilities.

Education

• Scholarships are available for dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service; eligibility requirements apply.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition rates at Delaware public colleges and universities.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Delaware state government hiring processes.
• Division of Veteran Services offers employment assistance and career counseling.

Healthcare

• The Wilmington VA Medical Center provides full inpatient and outpatient services.
• Community-based outpatient clinics operate in Dover and Georgetown serving southern Delaware.

Housing

• Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) offers veteran-specific mortgage and assistance programs.
• HUD-VASH vouchers are available for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Tax Benefits

• Florida has no state income tax — all military retirement pay and VA disability compensation is tax-free at the state level.
• Veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more can receive an additional $5,000 property tax exemption.
• Veterans who are totally and permanently disabled or who are 65+ with a combat-related disability may be fully exempt from property taxes.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers operate throughout Florida including Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, St. Petersburg, and Tallahassee.
• Florida's Department of Children and Families coordinates veteran-specific mental health programs statewide.
• The "Vet2Vet" peer support program connects veterans with trained veteran peers for PTSD and readjustment support.

Education

• Florida provides tuition waivers for Purple Heart or combat decoration that is “superior in precedence” recipients and their dependents at public colleges.
• Dependents of veterans who are 100% permanently disabled or who died in service may receive waived tuition and fees.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference points on state employment and promotional examinations.
• CareerSource Florida workforce centers operate veteran employment representatives across the state.

Healthcare

• Major VA medical centers operate in Bay Pines, Gainesville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach.
• Over 50 community-based outpatient clinics and two dozen vet centers for counseling serve veterans throughout the state.

Housing

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation offers veteran-specific mortgage programs and down payment assistance.
• The state funds transitional housing and HUD-VASH vouchers in major metro areas for homeless veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is exempt from Georgia income tax up to $17,500 for veterans under age 62, up to $35,000 for those 62 to 64 and $65,000 for those over 65.
• Disabled veterans with a 100% rating at the VA may qualify for a homestead exemption on their primary residence.
• Surviving spouses of veterans killed in action are fully exempt from income taxes for the year of death.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Atlanta (2 locations), Augusta, Columbus, Macon, and Savannah offer free PTSD counseling and group therapy.
• The Georgia Department of Veterans Service coordinates mental health resources and veteran peer support programs.
• The Warrior's Weekend program offers outdoor recreation therapy programs specifically for combat veterans with PTSD.

Education

• The HOPE GI Bill Scholarship provides financial assistance to Georgia veterans pursuing higher education.
• Dependents of veterans killed in service or 100% disabled as a result of service may qualify for tuition waivers at Georgia public colleges.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in state government hiring.
• Georgia Department of Labor career centers offer dedicated veteran employment services and job placement.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Atlanta (Decatur) and Augusta serving the majority of Georgia veterans.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Albany, Athens, Blairsville, Brunswick, Macon, Rome, Savannah, and more.

Housing

• Georgia Dream veteran mortgage programs offer below-market interest rates and down payment assistance up to $12,500.
• HUD-VASH vouchers serve homeless veterans in Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, and Savannah.

Tax Benefits

• Hawaii does not tax military retirement pay or VA disability compensation at the state level.
• Disabled veterans may qualify for property tax exemptions on their primary residence. This benefit varies by island.
  • In Honolulu and Hawaii counties, totally disabled Veterans are exempt from all property taxes on their primary residence, except the minimum tax of $150. In addition, Hawaii county allows Veterans granted TDIU to be eligible.
  • In Kaua’i county, a Veteran with at least an 80% service-connected disability rating is exempt from all property tax except the minimum tax of $150.
  • In Maui county, a Veteran with at least a 70% service-connected disability rating is exempt from all property tax except the minimum tax of $150.
• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating can receive an annual $46 state registration fee exemption on a passenger car they own.

PTSD & Mental Health

• The primary PTSD clinic is located at the Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center in Honolulu, serving as the central hub for specialized PTSD care in Hawaii.
• Telehealth services are widely available to serve Veterans on all islands, ensuring access to evidence-based PTSD treatment such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).
• These services make it possible to access timely, confidential, and continuous PTSD care without the need to travel to Oahu or a major VA facility.

Education

• The University of Hawaii system honors in-state tuition for all eligible Veterans using GI Bill benefits.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Hawaii state civil service hiring. Disabled Veterans receive an additional preference.
• The Hawaii Workforce Development Division (WDD) offers an array of employment and training services to Veterans. The WDD also hires military Veterans to serve as Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) to offer assistance to employers seeking to hire Veterans with specific skills and experiences.

Healthcare

• VA Pacific Islands Health Care System is headquartered in Honolulu and serves Veterans throughout Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. The system includes the following facilities:
  • Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center, 459 Patterson Road, Honolulu, HI 96819
  • Daniel Kahikina Akaka VA Clinic: 91-1051 Franklin D. Roosevelt Avenue, Kapolei, HI 96707
  • Hilo VA Clinic: 45 Mohouli Street, Hilo, HI 96720
  • Kailua-Kona VA Clinic: 73-5618 Maiau Street, Kamanu Center, Suite C200, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
  • Lihue VA Clinic: 4485 Pahe’e Street, Suite 150, Lihue, HI 96766
  • Maui VA Clinic: 203 Ho’ohana Street, Suite 303, Kahului, HI 96732
  • Windward VA Clinic: 46-001 Kamehameha Highway, Castle Professional Center, Suite 301, Kaneohe, HI 96744
  • Molokai VA Clinic: 604 Mauna Loa Highway, Kaunakakai, HI 96748
  • Lanai VA Clinic: 628-B Seventh Street, Lanai City, HI 96763
• Telehealth services are widely available to serve Veterans on all islands.

Housing

• Hawaii operates two state Veterans homes, which provide skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services for eligible Veterans and their spouses.
  • Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, 1180 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
  • Daniel Kahikina Akaka State Veterans Home, 91-1204 Kealanani Avenue, Kapolei, HI 96707
• The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands offers homestead leases for Veterans of Native Hawaiian ancestry.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is exempt from Idaho state income tax.
• Disabled veterans may qualify for a property tax reduction based on their disability rating.
• Veterans 65 or older with limited income may also qualify for additional property tax relief.

PTSD & Mental Health Programs

• Vet Centers in Boise and Pocatello offer free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and MST support.
• Idaho Division of Veterans Services coordinates mental health referrals and peer support programs.
• Telehealth PTSD services are available for veterans in rural areas of the state.

Education Benefits

• Idaho Opportunity Scholarship funding is accessible to veterans and eligible dependents.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at Idaho public universities, and dependents of 100% disabled or KIA veterans may receive additional scholarships.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Idaho state government civil service hiring.
• Idaho Department of Labor workforce centers have dedicated veteran employment specialists.

Healthcare

• Boise VA Medical Center is the primary full-service VA facility in Idaho.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, Pocatello, and Twin Falls.

Housing

• Idaho Housing and Finance Association offers veteran mortgage programs with competitive rates.
• HUD-VASH vouchers are available in Boise and other urban areas for veterans facing homelessness.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Illinois state income tax.
• Disabled veterans receive a property tax exemption ranging from $2,500 for lower ratings to full exemption for 100% service-connected disability.
• Returning veterans receive an additional one-time $5,000 homestead exemption.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Chicago (2 locations), Evanston, and Oak Park offer free PTSD counseling and combat readjustment services.
• Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) has mental health coordinators who help veterans navigate both federal and state mental health resources.
• Illinois Joining Forces connects veterans and families to community mental health providers statewide.

Education

• The Illinois Veterans Grant (IVG) and Illinois National Guard Grant covers tuition and fees at Illinois public universities and community colleges for eligible veterans or actively-serving Illinois National Guard members
• The MIA/KIA Dependents Scholarship provides financial assistance to children of veterans who died or went missing in service.
• The Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver is a four-year consecutive in-state tuition waiver at the University of Illinois given to natural, step, or legally adopted children of veterans.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference points in Illinois state hiring processes.
• Illinois workNet Centers provide dedicated veteran employment counselors and job placement assistance.

Healthcare

• VA medical centers operate in Chicago (Jesse Brown), Hines, Marion, and Danville.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Aurora, Decatur, Evanston, Galesburg, Kankakee, Peoria, Quincy, Rockford, Springfield, and more.

Housing

• Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance.
• Specially Adapted Housing Tax Exemption This state exemption is allowed on the assessed value of real property for which federal funds have been used for the purchase or construction of specially adapted housing.
• Illinois veterans and eligible spouses seeking skilled and domiciliary care may be able to use one of the five veterans’ homes located across Illinois: Anna, Chicago, LaSalle, Manteno, and Quincy, IL.

Recreation

• Free fishing and hunting licenses are issued for disabled veterans who are receiving 10 percent or greater service-connected compensation, or total disability pension benefits.

Transportation

• This Chicago Transit Authority “Military Service Pass” is available to all active duty, Reserves and National Guard members as well as veterans who are 10 percent or more service-connected disabled.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Indiana state income tax.
• Disabled veterans may receive a property tax deduction of up to $24,960 on their primary residence with wartime service and a minimum 10 percent disability rating.
• Veterans who do not own property may apply the aforementioned deduction as a vehicle excise tax credit on up to two vehicles (up to $70 each).
• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability may qualify for full property tax exemption.

See here for more information on Indiana tax benefits:

Indiana Adjusted Gross Income Tax Applicable to Military Personnel and Spouses

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Evansville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Merrillville offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health resources and peer support programs statewide.
• Telehealth PTSD services connect rural Indiana veterans with VA specialists.

Education

• Indiana's Veteran's Affairs Tuition Reduction provides discounted tuition at Indiana public institutions for eligible veterans.
• Scholarships are available for children and surviving spouses of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service.

See here for more information on Indiana educational benefits:

DVA: Tuition and Fee Exemption

CHE: Tuition and Fee Exemption - Children of Disabled Veterans

Employment

• Veterans receive preference points in Indiana state government hiring.
• WorkOne Career Centers provide dedicated veteran employment specialists and job placement assistance. Veterans | WorkOne

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Marion (Richard L. Roudebush and VA Northern Indiana HCS -Fort Wayne and -Marion).
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve many areas.

See here for locations and contact information: Indiana VA and Veteran Facilities and Services / Huntington County, Indiana

Housing

• Indiana veterans homes in West Lafayette and Vincennes provide long-term care and domiciliary services.
• Temporary housing is available from HVAF: Housing | HVAF
• One-time financial assstance is available through InteCare Veteran Services: Veterans | InteCare Veterans Services of Indiana — InteCare Veterans Services

Miscellanous

• Hunting, fishing, and recreation -I ndiana residents who have served in the armed forces and have a documented service-connected disability are eligible for a DAV license to fish or hunt small game. See here: Fish and Wildlife: Licenses for Disabled Hunters and Anglers
• Disabled licenses plates for veterans rated at least 50 percent disabled: DVA: Veteran License Plates

Tax Benefits

• Federal retirement pay for military service and survivor benefits are fully exempt from Iowa state income tax.
• The Disabled Veteran’s Homestead Tax Credit provides 100% exemption of property taxes for 100% disabled service-connected veterans and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) recipients.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Sioux City offer free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and MST support.
• Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs provides peer support and mental health navigation services.

Education

• The Iowa Department of Education has been designated as the location for the Iowa State Approving Agency and is responsible for approving all GI Bill programs in Iowa for veterans and other eligible persons.
• The Branstad-Reynolds Scholarship Fund and War Orphan Tuition Assistance program provide post-secondary educational scholarships for children of deceased military service members who died while in an active military status after September 11, 2001.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Iowa state government hiring processes.
• Iowa Workforce Development centersprovide veteran employment services statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Iowa City and Des Moines (Central Iowa HCS).
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Burlington, Carroll, Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Davenport, Decorah, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Iowa, City, Knoxville, Marshalltown, Mason City, Ottumwa, Quad Cities (Davenport), Quincy, Sioux City, Sterling, and Waterloo.

Housing

• Iowa Finance Authority offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance.
• Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown provides long-term nursing and residential care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is exempt from Kansas state income tax. See Kan. Stat. 79-32,117(c)(vii).
• Disabled veterans may qualify for a property tax refund on their primary residence based on disability rating, income, and the value of the house. See Kansas Department of Revenue - Frequently Asked Questions About Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled Veterans (Form K-40SVR)
• Surviving spouses of veterans retain exemption eligibility until they remarry. See Kansas Department of Revenue - Frequently Asked Questions About Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled Veterans (Form K-40SVR)

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Manhattan and Wichita offer free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and readjustment services. See Manhattan, KS Vet Center | Veterans Affairs and Wichita Vet Center | Veterans Affairs
• Telehealth PTSD services are available for veterans in rural western Kansas.

Education

• Veterans and their dependents qualify for in-state tuition at Kansas public universities regardless of residency duration if the Veteran was stationed in Kansas for at least 11 months during active service and lives in Kansas at the time of enrollment. See Kan. Stat. 46-3601(b)(2) and (3).

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Kansas state government hiring. See Kan. Stat. 73-201.
• Kansas Department of Commerce workforce centers have dedicated veteran employment services. See Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas, Veteran Services

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Topeka, Leavenworth, and Wichita serving Kansas veterans.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Dodge City, Hays, Parsons, Salina, and more.

Housing

• Kansas Veterans Homes in Fort Dodge and Winfield provide long-term care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Kentucky state income tax.
• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability are exempt from property taxes on their primary residence.
• Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may continue to receive the exemption.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Lexington and Louisville provide free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and MST support.
• Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health referrals and peer support statewide.
• The KY HELPS program connects veterans in rural areas with telehealth mental health services.

Education

• Kentucky offers tuition waivers at public institutions for dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at Kentucky public universities and community colleges.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Kentucky state government hiring processes.
• Kentucky Career Center workforce offices have dedicated veteran employment specialists.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Lexington (Leestown and Cooper Drive campuses) and Louisville.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Bellevue, Berea, Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Fort Campbell, Hazard, Morehead, Owensboro, and Paducah.

Housing

• Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) offers veteran mortgage programs with competitive rates and down payment assistance.
• Kentucky Veterans Centers in Wilmore, Hanson, Hazard, and Radcliff provide long-term residential care.
• The Homeless Veterans Trust Fund (HVTF) grants temporary assistance for emergencies or hardships to other-than-dishonorably discharged resident veterans and their families residing in the state by providing small cash grants for utilities, rent and security.

Recreation

• A resident veteran with at least a 50% service-connected disability may receive a senior/disabled combination hunting and fishing license valid for all activities covered under a sport fishing license, sport hunting license or state permit for deer, turkey, trout, waterfowl, or migratory shore or upland game birds.
• State resident veterans who are permanently and totally disabled pay no overnight accommodation fees at any state park.

Burial Benefits

Kentucky's five veterans cemeteries are in Hopkinsville, Hyden, Fort Knox, Williamstown and Greenup County. Kentucky resident veterans and veterans who were stationed in Kentucky are eligible. There is no fee.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Louisiana state income tax.
• Veterans with a service-connected disability may receive a homestead property tax exemption.
• Veterans rated 100% disabled may be eligible for additional local property tax relief.

PTSD & Mental Health Programs

• Vet Centers in Baton Rouge and New Orleans offer free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and MST support.
• Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health referrals and statewide peer support.
• The Louisiana National Guard's Psychological Health Program provides PTSD resources for Guard members and veterans.

Education Benefits

• The Louisiana Veterans State Aid Program provides tuition assistance at public colleges for eligible veterans.
• Dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service may qualify for additional tuition benefits.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference points in Louisiana state civil service hiring.
• Louisiana Workforce Commission has veteran employment representatives at job centers statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Alexandria, New Orleans, and Shreveport.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Baton Rouge, Hammond, Houma, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Slidell.

Housing

• Louisiana Housing Corporation offers veteran mortgage and rental assistance programs.
• The state funds HUD-VASH vouchers for homeless veterans in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Maine state income tax.
• Veterans with a service-connected disability receive a property tax exemption on their primary residence. Unremarried surviving spouses and minor children of Veterans with a service-connected disability also receive a property tax exemption on their primary residence. Unremarried surviving spouses and minor children of the Veteran also receive a property tax exemption if they are in receipt of survivor's benefits.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Bangor, Caribou, Lewiston, and Portland offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• Maine Bureau of Veterans Services coordinates mental health referrals and peer support programs.
• Togus VA Medical Center operates a PTSD Clinical Team serving veterans throughout Maine.

Education

• Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits provide tuition assistance at Maine public colleges for qualifying dependents.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at University of Maine System campuses.

Employment

• Veterans and qualifying spouses receive preference in Maine state government hiring.
• Maine CareerCenter provides dedicated veteran employment specialists and career services.

Healthcare

• Togus VA Medical Center (Augusta) is the primary full-service VA facility in Maine and the oldest continuously operting Veteran’s healthcare facility in the nation.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Auburn, Bangor, Calais, Houlton, Lincoln, Rumford, Portland, and Saco.

Housing

• MaineHousing offers veteran mortgage programs and rental assistance.
• Maine Veterans Homes locations in Augusta, Bangor, Caribou, Machias, Scarborough, and South Paris provide long-term care.

Tax Benefits

• Veterans or spouses of military retirees that receive military retirement income may subtract some of their retirement income from their federal adjusted gross income before determining Maryland tax.
  • Taxpayers at least 55 years of age on the last day of the taxable year may subtract up to $20,000 of military retirement income received in the taxable year.
  • Taxpayers under the age of 55 on the last day of the taxable year may subtract up to $12,500 of military retirement income received in the taxable year.
• Veterans with a disability that the Veterans Administration has determined is 100% service connected, permanently, and totally disabling may receive an exemption from real property taxes on the dwelling house and surrounding yard.
• Surviving spouses of veterans killed in action may qualify for full property tax exemptions.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Baltimore (2 locations), Annapolis, Clinton, and Silver Spring offer free PTSD counseling and MST support.
• Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health navigation and peer support programs.
• The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis with immediate support 24/7.

Education

• The Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at Maryland public universities and community colleges.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Maryland state government hiring.
• Maryland American Job Centers offer dedicated veteran employment representatives statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Maryland Health Care System operates the Baltimore VA Medical Center with campuses in Baltimore and Perry Point.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Cambridge, Charlotte Hall, Fort Howard, Greenbelt, and Loch Raven.

Housing

• Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development offers veteran mortgage and rental assistance programs.
• The Charlotte Hall Veterans Home provides long-term care for eligible Maryland veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Massachusetts state income tax.
• Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more are eligible to receive a minimum $400 property tax exemption.
• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating are eligible for a $1,000 property tax exemption.
• Veterans who are paraplegic or who have a 100% service-connected disability rating specifically for blindness are eligible for a complete property tax exemption
• Gold Star families and surviving spouses may receive additional property tax relief.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Boston, Brockton, Lowell, Springfield, and Worcester offer free PTSD counseling and group therapy.
• Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services coordinates mental health navigation and veteran peer support statewide.
• Home Base Program at Mass General Hospital provides intensive PTSD treatment for veterans at no cost.

Education

• Massachusetts Veterans Tuition Waiver provides free tuition at all state colleges and universities for eligible veterans.
• Scholarships and educational assistance are available for dependents of veterans killed in action, or Veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected VA disability rating.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference points in Massachusetts state civil service hiring.
• MassHire workforce centers offer dedicated veteran employment representatives and career services.

Healthcare

• VA Boston Healthcare System operates campuses in Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, and Brockton.
• VA Central Western Massachusetts is based in Leeds (Northampton). Community clinics serve communities statewide.

Housing

• MassHousing offers veteran mortgage programs with competitive rates and down payment assistance.
• Soldier On and New England Center and Home for Veterans provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing for homeless veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Michigan state income tax.
• An additional $500 personal exemption is provided for disabled veterans on top of the standard personal exemption.Disabled veterans receive property tax exemptions that scale with disability rating — 100% disabled veterans are fully exempt.

Surviving spouses of veterans who were totally and permanently disabled retain the full property tax exemption.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Michigan has 8 Vet Centers, with locations inDetroit and the adjoining suburbs (3 locations), Escanaba, Grand Rapids, Pontiac, Saginaw, and Traverse City, which offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) coordinates mental health resources and a statewide peer support network.
• The Michigan Heroes Fund supports veteran mental health programs and peer-to-peer connections.

Education

• Michigan Veterans Trust Fund provides emergency grants that can include education-related expenses.
• Many Michigan public universities offer tuition waiver or reduction programs for qualifying veterans and dependents.
• The MVAA Veteran-Friendly School Program recognizes academic institutions of higher learning who are committed to supporting the needs of student veterans and their dependents. These institutions offer veteran-specific services such as career advising, on-campus veteran coordinators, evaluation of military training and experience with possible award of credit, and others.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Michigan state government hiring.
• Michigan Works! career centers offer dedicated veteran employment specialists statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Saginaw.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Benton Harbor, Clare, Flint, Gaylord, Ironwood, Marquette, Muskegon, Traverse City, and more.

Housing

• Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) offers veteran mortgage programs and rental assistance dependent on certain qualifications.
• Michigan Veterans Homes in Grand Rapids, Marquette, and Chesterfield Township provide long-term care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Minnesota state income tax.
• Disabled veterans receive a property tax market value exclusion — 100% disabled veterans may exclude up to $300,000 of market value.
• Surviving spouses of veterans killed in action may continue to receive the exclusion.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Brooklyn Park, Duluth, and St. Paul offer free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and MST support.
• Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health outreach and peer support programs statewide.
• Minnesota's Camp Courage and outdoor therapy programs support veterans dealing with PTSD and TBI.

Education

• The Minnesota GI Bill provides financial assistance for veterans and eligible dependents at Minnesota institutions.
• State grants supplement federal GI Bill benefits for qualifying veterans pursuing higher education.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Minnesota state government hiring.
• Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) provides veteran employment specialists statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Minneapolis and St. Cloud.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Alexandria, Bemidji, Brainerd, Duluth, Fergus Falls, Hibbing, Mankato, and more.

Housing

• Minnesota Housing offers veteran mortgage programs and rental assistance statewide.
• Minnesota Veterans Homes in Fergus Falls, Hastings, Luverne, Minneapolis, and Silver Bay provide long-term care.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Mississippi state income tax.
• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability are exempt from property taxes on their primary residence.
• Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may retain the property tax exemption.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Biloxi and Jackson offer free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and MST support.
• Mississippi Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health referrals and peer support programs.
• The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi operates a specialized PTSD Clinical Team (I could not verify that Biloxi operates a PTSD Clinical Team. A google search shows that several VA locations have a specific website documenting a PTSD clinical team but neither MS VA identifies the operation of a PTSD clinical team
  • However, the Gulf Coast and Jackson VA provide, treatment for mental health disorders, addictive disorders, including residential rehabilitation treatment programs, transition and care management for returning Veterans (OIF/OEF/OND)
• 16 Community Mental Health Centers across the state (https://www.dmh.ms.gov/service-options/community-services/)

Education

• The Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board Scholarship provides tuition assistance for qualifying veterans and dependents.
• Non-resident Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at Mississippi public colleges and universities.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Mississippi state government hiring.
• WIN Job Centers have dedicated veteran employment representatives statewide.
• Jackson and Gulf Coast VA Referrals for job training, life skills development, and education

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Biloxi (Gulf Coast) and Jackson
• VA Community-based outpatient clinics serve Columbus, Greenville, Hattiesburg, Kosciusko, McComb, Meridian, Tupelo, Holly Springs, Natchez and Oxford.

Housing

• Mississippi Home Corporation offers veteran mortgage and housing assistance programs.
• HUD-VASH vouchers are available in Jackson and Biloxi for veterans experiencing homelessness.
• Jackson and Gulf Coast VA provide homeless Veteran care to include immediate food and shelter needs, including both transitional and permanent housing
• Mississppi Department of Veteran Affairs operates 5 Veteran homes for Veterans or spouses that require nursing home care (application required)

The Mississippi Veterans' Home Purchase Board works with Veterans and Service Members of Mississippi to obtain VA backed mortgages

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Missouri state income tax.
• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability may qualify for a property tax credit.
• Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may retain certain tax benefits.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Kansas City and St. Louis (2 locations) offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• Missouri Veterans Commission coordinates mental health resources and peer support programs statewide.
• Show-Me Heroes program connects Missouri veterans with mental health and employment resources.

Education

• The Missouri Returning Heroes' Education Act reduces tuition to a fixed low rate at public colleges for eligible combat veterans.
• Scholarships are available for dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Missouri state government hiring.
• MoJobs workforce centers offer dedicated veteran employment services statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Columbia, Kansas City, Poplar Bluff, and St. Louis (John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks campuses).
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Cape Girardeau, Joplin, Lake Ozark, Rolla, Sikeston, Springfield, and more.

Housing

• Missouri Housing Development Commission offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance.
• Missouri Veterans Homes in Cameron, Cape Girardeau, Mexico, Mt. Vernon, St. James, and Warrensburg provide long-term care.

Tax Benefits

• Eligible resident working military retirees (and certain beneficiaries) may exempt up to 50% of qualifying Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) military retirement or survivor benefits from Montana income tax, subject to Working Military Retirement and Survivor Benefit Exemption (WMRE) rules.
• Disabled veterans may qualify for a property tax exemption on their primary residence. The Montana Disabled Veterans (MDV) Assistance Program helps disabled veterans or their unmarried surviving spouse by reducing the property tax rate on their home. The veteran must have 100% disability from an injury related to service.
• Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may continue to receive the exemption.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• VA Montana Health Care and Vet Centers (Billings, Great Falls, Missoula) provide mental health and readjustment services statewide. The Montana Department of Military Affairs supports Guard member resources and referrals.
• Montana Veterans Affairs Division peer support programs serve veterans in rural and remote communities.

Education

• Montana University System offers in-state tuition and fee waivers for eligible veterans.
• Scholarships are available for dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service.

Employment

• In Montana, veterans, disabled veterans, and eligible relatives receive formal preference in state government hiring under the Veterans’ Employment Preference statute (MCA 39‑29) and related regulations.
• Montana Department of Labor and Industry provides veteran employment services at workforce centers.

Healthcare

• Fort Harrison VA Medical Center in Helena is the primary full-service VA facility in Montana.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Billings, Glasgow, Glendive, Great Falls, Havre, Kalispell, Miles City, and Missoula.

Housing

• Montana Board of Housing administers the Montana Veterans’ Home Loan Program for eligible veterans and offers statewide rental assistance programs (not veteran-specific).
• Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls provides long-term residential care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Nebraska state income tax.
• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability are exempt from property taxes on their homestead.
• Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may retain the homestead exemption.
• Effective January 1, 2026, all disabled and/or blind Nebraska Veterans may receive an exemption for the Motor Vehicle Tax and Motor Vehicle Fee for one vehicle owned and used for their personal transportation.

Financial Emergencies

• Nebraska Veterans Aid (NVA) is temporary emergency financial aid available to Veterans, their spouses, and their dependents when emergent circumstances disrupt their normal lifestyle and other resources are not immediately available.
• NVA may be used by Nebraska Veterans for food, rent/mortgage, utilities, eye glasses, hearing aids, medical/dental bills, transportation, daycare, and/or funeral expenses.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Lincoln and Omaha offer free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and MST support.
• Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health referrals and peer support statewide.
• Telehealth PTSD services are available for veterans in rural Nebraska.
• Vets Get Pets program covers up to $350 of an eligible Veteran’s rescue pet adoption fees.

Education

• Nebraska offers a Waiver of Tuition for dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service at public institutions.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at Nebraska public colleges and universities.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Nebraska state government hiring processes.
• NEworks workforce centers have dedicated veteran employment representatives statewide, and receive “front-of-the-line" privileges when waiting to be served by Nebraska Department of Labor staff members when seeking assistance with job searches and career counseling.
• Veterans, military service members, and their families may be eligible for licensure by endorsement, expedited licensing, and temporary licensing for certain occupations.

Healthcare

• Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Health Care System is headquartered in Omaha.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Grand Island, Hastings, Lincoln, Norfolk, and North Platte.

Housing

• Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance.
• Nebraska Veterans Homes in Bellevue, Kearney, Norfolk, and Scottsbluff provide long-term care. Eligibility may extend to a spouse, surviving spouse, and Gold Star parents.

Recreation

• Disabled Nebraska Veterans received free lifetime annual state park entry permits and free lifetime annual small game hunt/fishing/fur harvesting permits.
• Nebraska Veterans receive annual small game hunt/fishing/fur harvesting permits for $5

Post-Life Benefits

• The Nebraska Veterans Cemetery System gives eligible Nebraska Veterans a final resting place that is fitting of the honor they are owed in cemeteries located in Alliance and Grand Island.
• Eligibility extends to dependents of eligible Nebraska Veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Nevada has no state income tax — all military retirement pay and VA disability compensation is fully tax-free at the state level.
• Disabled veterans may qualify for a property tax abatement on their primary residence.
• Municipalities may offer additional local exemptions for disabled veterans.

PTSD & Mental Health Programs

• Vet Centers in Las Vegas and Reno offer free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and MST support.
• Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health operates veteran-specific mental health programs.
• Nevada Department of Veterans Services coordinates peer support and crisis intervention statewide.

Education Benefits

• Nevada System of Higher Education offers tuition waivers for qualifying veterans and dependents at state institutions.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition rates immediately upon enrolling at Nevada public colleges.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Nevada state government hiring.
• Nevada JobConnect workforce centers offer veteran employment specialists in Las Vegas and Reno.

Healthcare

• VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System serves the Las Vegas area; VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System serves Reno.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Boulder City, Elko, Henderson, Laughlin, and Pahrump.

Housing

• Nevada Rural Housing Authority offers veteran mortgage programs and homebuyer assistance.
• HUD-VASH vouchers serve homeless veterans in Las Vegas and Reno metro areas.

Tax Benefits

• New Hampshire has no income tax on wages or military retirement pay at the state level.
• Disabled veterans receive a property tax exemption on their primary residence.
• Surviving spouses of veterans killed in service may retain the exemption.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Berlin, Conway, Keene, Laconia, and Manchester offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• New Hampshire Veterans Advisory Committee coordinates mental health resources and peer support statewide.
• Telehealth PTSD services connect veterans in northern New Hampshire with VA specialists.

Education

• New Hampshire public colleges offer tuition benefits for qualifying veterans under the Veterans Education Benefit program.
• Scholarships are available for dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in New Hampshire state government hiring.
• NH Employment Security career centers have veteran employment representatives statewide.

Healthcare

• Manchester VA Medical Center is the primary full-service VA facility in New Hampshire.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Conway, Keene, Laconia, Portsmouth, and Tilton.

Housing

• New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA) offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance.
• New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton provides long-term care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from New Jersey state income tax.
• Veterans may qualify for a separate $6,000 tax exemption.
• Veterans, and surviving spouses, may receive a $250 annual property tax deduction.
• 100% permanently disabled Veterans, and surviving spouses, may qualify for full property tax exemption on their primary residence.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Bloomfield, Egg Harbor Township, Ewing, Lakewood, , and Secaucus offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services to eligible Veterans, Servicemembers, and their family.
• New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs operates Vet2Vet peer counseling and support programs. Call the helpline at 866-838-7654.
• Veterans Resource Programconnects Veterans of any discharge status with unmet needs to community resources statewide. Call 833-920-VETS (8387)

Education

• New Jersey Veterans Tuition Credit provides annual tuition credits for qualifying veterans at New Jersey institutions.
• Proposed dependent legislative efforts in 2024-2026 to provide free undergraduate tuition and fees for Gold Star families and dependents of qualifying Veterans.

Employment

• Veterans with war era service may receive preference in the New Jersey state government hiring processes.
• NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development provides employment services statewide, to include individualized case management for eligible Veterans from Jobs for Veterans State Grant.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in East Orange and Lyons serving New Jersey veterans.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Camden, Hackensack, Hamilton, Linwood, Marlton, Morristown, Newton, Paterson, Rio Grande, Somerset, Tinton Falls, Vineland, and Washington Township..

Housing

• New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) offers Veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance.
• New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes in Menlo Park, Paramus, and Vineland provide long-term care to honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is exempt from New Mexico state income tax up to $30,000 annually.
• Veterans are eligible for a property tax exemption up to $10,000.
• Disabled veterans are eligible for a property tax exemption on their primary residence in an amount equal to the percentage of the veteran’s disability rating.
• Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may retain the exemption.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Albuquerque, Farmington, Las Cruces, and Santa Fe offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• New Mexico Department of Veterans Services coordinates mental health resources and peer support statewide.
• Telehealth PTSD services are available for veterans in rural and tribal areas of New Mexico.

Education

• The Vietnam Veterans’ Scholarship provides tuition assistance for eligible Vietnam-era veterans at New Mexico public institutions.
• The Children of Deceased Veterans Scholarship assists dependents of veterans killed in service.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in New Mexico state government hiring.
• The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions has veteran employment specialists at America’s Job Center New Mexico locations statewide.

Healthcare

• New Mexico VA Health Care System is headquartered in Albuquerque.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Alamogordo, Artesia, Clovis, Espanola, Farmington, Gallup, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Raton, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Silver City, Taos, and Truth or Consequences.

Housing

• New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance.
• New Mexico Veterans Home in Truth or Consequences provides long-term medical treatment and care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from New York state income tax. Combat zone pay and compensation or bonuses for active service while a prisoner of war or missing in action during the Vietnam Conflict.^[1]
  • Tuition payments, subsistence allowances, and other benefits paid to or on account of the Veteran or beneficiary are treated the same under NY law as for federal tax purposes.^[2]
• New York offers multiple property tax exemptions: the Alternative Veterans Exemption, Eligible Funds Exemption, and Cold War Veterans Exemption.^[3]
  • Property tax exemptions are not automatic and must be applied for prior to March 1. ^[4]

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers operate across NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and other regions offering free PTSD counseling.^[5]
• New York State Division of Veterans Services coordinates mental health navigation and peer support statewide.^[6]
• The Veterans Crisis Line, operated nationally by the VA, is headquartered in Canandaigua, NY and available 24/7.^[7]

Education

• The New York State Veterans Tuition Award provides up to full tuition at SUNY/CUNY schools for eligible veterans including MERIT Scholarship, Regents Award for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans, Veterans Tuition Award, or Recruitment Incentive and Retention Program.^[8]
• Scholarship programs assist dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service at New York public institutions.^[9]
• High school diplomas for qualifying Veterans who left high school before graduation.^[10]

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in New York State government hiring.^[11]
• NY Department of Labor veteran employment representatives serve New Yorkers at job centers statewide.^[12]
• Experience Counts Program allows qualifying Veterans to apply military training and experience towards college credits and civilian occupational licenses/certifications.^[13]

Healthcare

• Major VA Medical Centers operate in Albany, Batavia, Bath, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Canandaigua, Castle Point, Manhattan, Montrose, Northport, and St. Albans.^[14]
• Dozens of community-based outpatient clinics serve veterans across New York's urban, suburban, and rural regions.^[15]

Housing

• State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) offers veteran-specific mortgage programs with below-market rates.^[16]
• New York State Veterans Homes in Batavia, Montrose, Oxford, St. Albans, and Stony Brook provide long-term care.^[17]

Additional Benefits

• New York citizens who are active members of NYS Organized Militia or US Reserve forces may qualify for free hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses.^[18]
  • Non-resident military members stationed in New York for 30 or more days may also qualify.^[19]
• Resident Veterans of New York with at least a 40% disability ratings may qualify for reduced fees on fishing, hunting, or trapping licenses.^[20]
• Vehicle registration fee exemptions for eligible disabled Veterans.^[21]
• Free E-Z pass for certain disabled Veterans traveling on the New York State Thruway.^[22]
• Free empire passes, waiving vehicle fees at participating New York parks and other cites to eligible NY National Guard, Militia, or US Armed forces.^[23]
• Lifetime liberty pass for qualifying service members and Gold Star Families which provides discounted access to state parks and free vehicle entry to most state parks in New York.^[24]

1. Information for military personnel and veterans ↑

2. Id. ↑

3. Veterans exemptions ↑

4. Id. ↑

5. Vet Centers in New York State | New York State Department of Veterans' Services ↑

6. Id. ↑

7. 988 Lifeline - If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988. ↑

8. Military and Veteran Students - SUNY ↑

9. Military & Veteran Families | HESC ↑

10. High School Diploma for Veterans | Adult Career and Continuing Education Services | NYS Education Department ↑

11. Veteran Employment | New York State Department of Veterans' Services ↑

12. Id. ↑

13. Experience Counts | New York State Department of Veterans' Services ↑

14. Health Care Facilities & New York State Consumer Health/Insurance Information ↑

15. Id. ↑

16. Homes for Veterans Program | New York State Department of Veterans' Services ↑

17. New York State Veterans’ Nursing Homes | New York State Department of Veterans' Services ↑

18. Free/Reduced Fee Sporting Licenses - NYSDEC ↑

19. Id. ↑

20. Id. ↑

21. New York State Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Exemption | New York State Department of Veterans' Services ↑

22. E-ZPass for Disabled Veterans | New York State Department of Veterans' Services ↑

23. Patriot Plan Benefit - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation ↑

24. Lifetime Liberty Pass - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation ↑

Tax Benefits

• Effective January 1, 2022, military retirement pay is exempt from North Carolina income tax served at least 20 years of uniformed services or was medically retired under 10 U.S.C. Chapter 61. This deduction does not apply to severance pay received by a member due to separation under 10 U.S.C. Chapter 61. Please see Military Retirement | NCDOR for more information.
• To qualify for the disabled veteran homestead property tax relief under North Carolina law a person must satisfy certain criteria. The property owner must be a veteran or a never-remarried surviving spouse of a veteran of any branch of the US Armed Forces with an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge AND
  • If the property is owned by a veteran, the veteran must either:
    • (1) have a permanent and total service-connected disability of 100%, OR
    • (2) receive benefits for specially adapted housing under 38 U.S.C. § 2101, OR
  • If the property is owned by a surviving spouse, the property owner must be the surviving spouse of either:
    • (1) a veteran who had a permanent and total service-connected disability, OR
    • (2) a veteran that received benefits for specially adapted housing under 38 U.S.C. § 2101, OR
    • (3) a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected condition.
• The property owner will need to complete certain paperwork. Please see Veterans Property Tax Relief | DMVA and NCDVA-9 Certification of Disabled Veteran's for Property Tax Exclusion | NCDOR for more information.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, and Jacksonville offer confidential counseling and readjustment services.
• The North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs in conjunction with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services coordinate mental health referrals and peer support programs statewide.
• The NC PTSD program at Durham VA Medical Center is a nationally recognized treatment center.

Education

• Scholarships for dependents of disabled, deceased, or POW/MIA veterans are available through the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
• Qualifying veterans may be eligible for in-state tuition at North Carolina public universities and community colleges.

Employment

• Eligible veterans receive preference in North Carolina state government hiring.
• NCWorks career centers offer dedicated veteran employment representatives statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Durham, Fayetteville, and Salisbury (W.G. Hefner).
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, Hamlet, Hickory, Jacksonville, Morehead City, Raleigh, Wilmington, and more. Please see Find VA Locations | Veterans Affairs for information on clinics near you.

Housing

• North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance. Please see NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment | NCHFA as an example.
• NC State Veterans Homes in Black Mountain, Fayetteville, Kinston, Kernersville, and Salisbury provide long-term care. Please see NC State Veterans Homes - Skilled Nursing Care | DMVA for more information.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement benefit payments received by retired U.S. armed forces, Reserve, and National Guard members, or their surviving spouses, may be subtracted from North Dakota taxable income.
• Disabled veterans may receive a property tax credit on their primary residence. More information can be found at: https://www.tax.nd.gov/property-tax-exemptions-credits/property-tax-credits/disabled-veterans-property-tax-credit

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks and Minot offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health resources and peer support statewide.
• Telehealth PTSD services connect veterans in remote western North Dakota with VA specialists.
• More information can be found at: https://www.veterans.nd.gov/behavioral-mental-health

Education

• Dependents of North Dakota resident veterans killed, totally disabled or declared missing in action, may attend a North Dakota State Institution of Higher Education without paying tuition or fees toward a certificate of completion or bachelor's degree.
• Veterans may qualify for in-state tuition at North Dakota public colleges and universities.

Employment

• Veterans may receive preference in North Dakota state, county, and municipal government hiring.
• Job Service North Dakota has a Veterans’ Employment Team that exclusively serves Veterans. More information can be found at: https://www.jobsnd.com/job-seeker/veterans/services-veterans.

Healthcare

• Fargo VA Medical Center is the primary full-service VA facility in North Dakota.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fergus Falls, Grafton, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, and Williston.

Housing

• Veterans may be eligible for certain programs with the North Dakota Housing Financing Agency.North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon provides long-term residential care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Ohio state income tax.
• Disabled veterans may qualify for the homestead property tax exemption on their primary residence.
• Surviving spouses of veterans killed in action retain homestead exemption eligibility.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Parma, Stark, and Toledo offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) coordinates mental health resources and veteran peer support statewide.
• The ODVS Mental Health page located at www.ohiovets.gov/mentalhealth provides suicide prevention support, contact information for counseling service providers, and financial assistance resources.

Education

• The Ohio War Orphan & Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship Program (WOS) provides tuition assistance for dependents of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans.
• Ohio National Guard Scholarship provides tuition assistance for Guard members attending Ohio public institutions.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Ohio state government hiring.
• OhioMeansJobs workforce centers offer veteran employment specialists statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Chillicothe, Cincinnati, Cleveland (Louis Stokes), Columbus, and Dayton.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Akron, Athens, Cambridge, , Mansfield, Newark, Sandusky, Toledo, Wilmington, and more.

Housing

• Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance.
• Ohio Veterans Homes in Georgetown and Sandusky provide long-term care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Oklahoma state income tax.
• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability are fully exempt from property taxes on their primary residence.
• Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may continue to receive the exemption provided they were married to the veteran at the time of death, have not remarried, and continue to occupy the property as their primary residence.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Lawton, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa offer free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and MST support.
• Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health resources and peer support programs statewide.
• Telehealth PTSD services are available for veterans in Oklahoma, including rural western and eastern Oklahoma.

Education

• Oklahoma offers tuition waivers at public colleges for dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service; eligibility requirements apply.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition rates at Oklahoma public universities and community colleges.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Oklahoma state government hiring processes.
• Oklahoma Works career centers have dedicated veteran employment representatives statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Muskogee and Oklahoma City (Jack C. Montgomery and Jack Straw facilities).
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Ada, Ardmore, Enid, Lawton, McAlester, Ponca City, and Vinita.

Housing

• Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance.
• Oklahoma Veterans Centers in Ardmore, Claremore, Clinton, Lawton, Norman, Sulphur, and Talihina provide long-term care.

Tax Benefits

• While military retirement pay is generally subject to income taxation in Oregon, there are some limited exceptions.
• Disabled veterans may qualify for a partial property tax exemption on their primary residence.
• Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may retain the property tax exemption.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Eugene, Portland (2 locations), and Salem offer free mental health, military sexual trauma, grief, and family counseling to Veterans, services members, and their families. They also offer readjustment services and services for Women veterans.
• Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs coordinates mental health resources and peer support programs.
• Lines for Life operates a veteran-specific crisis and mental health support line available 24/7 in Oregon.

Education

• Oregon Veterans' Education Aid provides financial assistance for qualifying veterans at Oregon institutions.
• Veterans may qualify for in-state tuition at Oregon public colleges and universities.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Oregon state government hiring.
• Oregon Employment Department career centers have dedicated veteran employment specialists statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Portland Health Care System is the primary VA facility in Oregon with campuses in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA.
• Community-based clinics serve Astoria, Bend, Brookings, Fairview, Hillsboro,, Lincoln City, The Dalles, Newport, Portland, Roseburg, West Linn, and Salem.

Housing

• Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs’ offers the Oregon Veteran Home Loans program with competitive rates exclusive to veterans.
• Oregon Veterans’ Homes, located in The Dalles and Lebanon providenursing, rehabilitative and specialized memory care.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Pennsylvania state income tax.
• Disabled veterans may qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program based on income and disability status.
• Veterans and Surviving Spouses may qualify for the Disabled Veterans' Real Estate Tax Exemption of upwards to $114,637 in accordance with state law.
• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability may receive additional property tax relief through county programs.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers operate in DuBois, Erie, Harrisburg, McKeesport, Philadelphia (2), Pittsburgh, Scranton, and Williamsport.
• Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health resources and peer support statewide.
• The PA Peer Support Services program provides veteran peer specialists embedded in VA facilities across the state.

Education

• The Educational Gratuity provides financial assistance for dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service.
• The Pennsylvania State Grant Program (PHEAA) offers no‑repayment aid to eligible veterans, regardless of their family’s financial status, to help cover the cost of postsecondary education
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at Pennsylvania public colleges and universities.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Pennsylvania state government hiring.
• PA CareerLink workforce centers offer dedicated veteran employment specialists statewide.
• Spouses and surviving spouses of disabled Veterans, and surviving spouses of deceased Veterans may also qualify for additional preference on Pennyslvania state government hiring.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Coatesville, Erie, Lebanon, Philadelphia (2 campuses), Pittsburgh (2 campuses), and Wilkes-Barre.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Altoona, Butler, DuBois, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Sayre, State College, and more.
• 49 VA Clinics and Centers in 41 cities across the state to provide coverage for the entirety of Pennsylvania, and parts of neighboring states.

Housing

• Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) offers veteran mortgage programs and rental assistance.
• Pennsylvania Veterans Homes in Hollidaysburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton, Spring City, and Uniontown provide long-term care.
• The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs offers grants through the Veterans Temporary Assistance Program and Military Family Relief Assistance Program to help with Veteran housing issues.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Rhode Island state income tax. Learn more here: PUB_2024-01_retirement_income_guide.pdf
• Veterans receive a $1,000 property tax exemption; 100% disabled veterans may qualify for full exemption. See the specifics for your city here: Veteran Senior & Other Tax Exeption Programs
• Surviving spouses of veterans killed in action may also qualify for property tax exemptions. You can apply at your local town tax assessor. Per Property Tax Exemptions | Rhode Island -Office of Veterans Services

PTSD & Mental Health

• The Providence Vet Center offers free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) support. Contact them here: Providence Vet Center | Veterans Affairs as of 12/31/2021
• Rhode Island Division of Veterans Services coordinates mental health resources and peer support statewide.
• Telehealth PTSD services are available through the Providence VA Medical Center for veterans statewide.

Education

• Rhode Island National Guard provides veteran scholarship programs and tuition assistance for qualifying veterans at state institutions. See here: Rhode Island National Guard > Resources > G1 - Personnel > Education and Benefits
• Dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service may qualify for additional education benefits.: Survivors’ And Dependents’ Educational Assistance | Veterans Affairs

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Rhode Island state government hiring.
• RI Department of Labor and Training career centers offer veteran employment representatives statewide. See here: Resources for Veterans | RI Department of Labor & Training

Healthcare

• Providence VA Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for Rhode Island veterans. You can find contact information for them here: Providence VA Regional Benefit Office | Veterans Affairs
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Middletown and other Rhode Island communities. Contact them here: Middletown VA Clinic | VA Providence Health Care | Veterans Affairs

Housing

• RIHousing offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance programs. See here: HUD-VA Supportive Housing | Rhode Island -Office of Veterans Services
• Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol provides long-term care for eligible veterans. Apply here: Rhode Island Veterans Home | Rhode Island -Office of Veterans Services

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is exempt from South Carolina state income tax up to $17,500 annually.
• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability are exempt from property taxes on all vehicles and their primary residence.
• Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may retain the homestead property tax exemption.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• South Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health resources and peer support statewide.
• The Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia operates a specialized PTSD Clinical Team.

Education

• South Carolina provides tuition assistance for dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service at public colleges.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at South Carolina public universities and technical colleges.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in South Carolina state government hiring.
• SC Works career centers have dedicated veteran employment representatives statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Columbia (Dorn) and Charleston (Ralph H. Johnson).
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Beaufort, Florence, Greenville, Orangeburg, Rock Hill, Savannah area, and Spartanburg.

Housing

• SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority offers veteran mortgage programs and rental assistance.
• South Carolina Veterans Home in Columbia provides long-term care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• South Dakota has no state income tax — all military retirement pay and VA disability compensation is fully tax-free at the state level.
• Disabled veterans may qualify for a property tax exemption on their primary residence based on disability rating.
• Surviving spouses of veterans who died in service may also qualify for property tax relief.

PTSD & Mental Health Programs

• Vet Centers in Rapid City and Sioux Falls offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health resources and peer support programs statewide.
• Telehealth PTSD services connect veterans in rural South Dakota with VA specialists.

Education Benefits

• South Dakota's Free Tuition for Veterans program provides free tuition at public universities and technical schools for eligible veterans.
• Dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service may qualify for additional tuition waivers.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in South Dakota state government hiring.
• South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation career centers provide veteran employment services.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Fort Meade, Hot Springs, and Sioux Falls.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Aberdeen, Eagle Butte, Watertown, and Winner.

Housing

• South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) offers veteran mortgage programs and assistance.
• South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs provides long-term care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Tennessee has no state income tax — all military retirement pay and VA disability compensation is fully tax-free at the state level.
• Disabled veterans may qualify for property tax relief on their primary residence.
• Surviving spouses of veterans killed in service or rated 100% disabled may also receive property tax relief.
• Further state specific information can be found at: https://comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/pa/property-taxes/property-tax-programs/tax-relief.html.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• Tennessee Department of Veterans Services coordinates mental health resources and peer support statewide.
• Tennessee's Centerstone Military Services program provides specialized PTSD and trauma treatment for veterans. More information can be found at: https://centerstone.org/military-services/
• The Veterans Crisis Line is administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and is a confidential resource for Veterans and their families. You can call, chat or text at:
  • Online Chat: VeteransCrisisLine.net
  • Text: 838255
  • Call: 988 then Press 1

Education

• The Tennessee STRONG Act established a program to provide eligible members of the Tennessee National Guard tuition funding toward a first bachelor’s or first master’s degree or a certificate or diploma from a vocational or technical school through a tuition reimbursement program.
• Scholarships are available for dependents of veterans killed or 100% disabled in service. Further information can be found at: https://www.tn.gov/veteran/veteran-education.html

Employment

• Veterans may receive preference in Tennessee state government hiring.
• Tennessee Works career centers have dedicated veteran employment representatives statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Memphis, Mountain Home (Johnson City), and Murfreesboro (Alvin C. York).
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Chattanooga, Cookeville, Jackson, Knoxville, Nashville, and more.
• A list of VA Medical Centers can be found at: https://www.tn.gov/veteran/veteran-benefits/federal-veteran-benefits/federal-va-hospitals-and-clinics.html

Housing

• Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) offers veteran mortgage programs with competitive rates.
• Tennessee State Veterans Homes in Cleveland, Humboldt, Murfreesboro, Nashville, and Knoxville provide long-term care.

(This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.)

Tax Benefits

• Texas has no state income tax — all military retirement pay and VA disability compensation is fully tax-free at the state level.
• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability are completely exempt from property taxes on their primary residence.
• Partial property tax exemptions apply to veterans with lower disability ratings, scaling with the rating percentage.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers operate in Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas (2), El Paso, Houston (2), Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, and San Antonio (2).
• Texas Veterans Commission coordinates mental health resources, crisis support, and peer programs across all 254 counties.
• The Texas Workforce Commission's Veterans Peer Network trains veteran peer specialists to serve communities statewide.

Education

• The Hazlewood Act provides a tuition exemption of up to 150 credit hours at Texas public higher education institutions for eligible veterans and their dependents.
• Hazlewood Legacy benefits allow veterans to transfer unused hours to children who are Texas residents.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Texas state government hiring.
• Texas Workforce Commission provides veteran employment services at WorkInTexas career centers statewide.

Healthcare

• Texas has the largest VA healthcare system in the country with major medical centers in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Waco, Temple, and El Paso.
• Dozens of community-based outpatient clinics serve veterans across all regions of the state.

Housing

• The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) offers exclusive veteran home loans, land loans, and home improvement loans at competitive rates.
• Texas State Veterans Homes in multiple locations across the state provide long-term care and memory care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is exempt from Utah state income tax up to $20,000 annually.
  • I don’t see the specific amount that you have listed to confirm that portion. I did confirm Utah has a military retirement tax credit: Utah Code Section 59-10-1043
• Low-income disabled veterans may qualify for a property tax abatement on their primary residence.
• Surviving spouses of veterans killed in action may retain certain tax benefits.
  • You could consider adjusting the killed “in action” verbiage to “in a combat zone” to be more in line with the verbiage of the tax credit requirements:Utah Code Section 59-10-1027. There also seems to be property tax benefits for unmarried surviving spouses and minor orphans: Housing | Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (see section on Disabled Veteran Property Tax Abatement)

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Provo and Salt Lake City offer free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and readjustment services.
• Utah Division of Veterans and Military Affairs coordinates mental health resources and peer support statewide.
• Utah National Guard Psychological Health Program provides PTSD resources for Guard members and veterans.

Education

• The Utah Centennial Scholarship assists dependents of veterans killed or rated 100% disabled in service.
  • I wasn’t finding a scholarship with that name and description. This site has some education benefits: Education | Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at Utah public universities and colleges.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Utah state government hiring.
• Utah Department of Workforce Services provides veteran employment specialists at career centers statewide.

Healthcare

• George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City is Utah's primary full-service VA facility.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Logan, Ogden, Orem/Provo, and St. George.
  • It looks like there are a few other clinic locations in Utah if you’d like to add those: Locations | VA Salt Lake City Health Care | Veterans Affairs

Housing

• Utah Housing Corporation offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance.
• Utah State Veterans Home in Salt Lake City provides long-term care for eligible veterans.
  • For the bullet point above, the Utah State Veterans Home seems to also go by another name - William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home. There are also a few other long-term care facilities listed here: Veterans Homes | Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Vermont state income tax.
• Veterans receive a property tax exemption on their primary residence; disabled veterans receive enhanced exemption amounts.
• Surviving spouses of veterans killed in action may retain the property tax exemption.

PTSD & Mental Health Programs

• Vet Centers in South Burlington and White River Junction offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health resources and peer support programs statewide.
• White River Junction VA Medical Center operates a PTSD Clinical Team serving Vermont and New Hampshire veterans.

Education Benefits

• Vermont Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits provide tuition assistance at Vermont public colleges for qualifying dependents.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at Vermont State University and other public institutions.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Vermont state government hiring.
• Vermont Department of Labor career centers provide veteran employment representatives statewide.

Healthcare

• White River Junction VA Medical Center is Vermont's primary full-service VA facility.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Bennington, Burlington, Colchester, Newport, and Rutland.

Housing

• Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) offers veteran mortgage programs and affordable housing assistance.
• Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington provides long-term care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability are fully exempt from property taxes on their primary residence in Virginia.
  • Surviving spouses may also qualify if the veteran died on or after January 1, 2011
• Military retirement pay is exempt from Virginia income tax for retirees who meet certain service criteria.
  • Veterans aged 55+ can deduct up to $40,000 from taxable military retirement income (as of 2024, increasing annually toward full exemption)
• Surviving spouses of veterans killed in action retain the property tax exemption.
• 100% disabled veterans are exempt from personal property tax on one vehicle used for personal use

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Alexandria, Norfolk, Richmond, and Roanoke offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• Virginia Department of Veterans Services coordinates mental health resources and peer support programs statewide.
• Virginia's Warrior Care Network connects veterans with intensive PTSD treatment programs in coordination with VA.

Education

• The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) provides full tuition waivers at Virginia public colleges for dependents of veterans killed, missing, or 90%+ disabled in service.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at Virginia public universities and community colleges.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Virginia state government hiring.
• Virginia Employment Commission career centers provide veteran employment representatives statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Hampton, Richmond (Hunter Holmes McGuire), and Salem.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and more.

Housing

• Virginia Housing (formerly VHDA) offers veteran mortgage programs with competitive rates and down payment assistance.
• Virginia operates four state-run veterans care centers providing skilled nursing care:
  • Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke and Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond provide long-term care.
  • Eligibility: Honorable discharge and Virginia residency at time of admission. Centers accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.

Recreation

State Parks - Veteran Disability Passport (100% disabled veterans):

• Free vehicle parking, boat launch, and admission for pass holder and all vehicle occupants
• 50% discount on camping, swimming, shelters, and equipment rentals
• 25% discount on one-night standard yurt reservations
• 100% service-connected disabled veterans receive free lifetime hunting and freshwater fishing licenses
• Reduced fees for veterans with 70%+ disability rating

Burial Benefits

Virginia operates three state veterans cemeteries providing dignified burial for:

• Eligible veterans with honorable discharge
• Spouses and dependents

Tax Benefits

• Washington has no state income tax^[8] — all military retirement pay and VA disability compensation is fully tax-free at the state level. 
• Disabled veterans who meet income requirements may qualify for a property tax exemption on their primary residence.^[9]
• Surviving spouses of veterans killed in action may also qualify for property tax relief.^[10] 

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Bellingham, Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma^[11] offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services^[12]. 
• Washington Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health outreach and peer support specialist programs statewide.^[13] 
• The VA Puget Sound PTSD program offers intensive outpatient and residential PTSD treatment. 

Education

• Washington State provides priority funding for qualifying veterans pursuing higher education. 
• Washington National Guard tuition assistance supports Guard members attending Washington public institutions.^[14] 

Employment

• Preference in Washington state government hiring is given to: Veterans with a qualifying discharge; surviving spouses or registered domestic partners of eligible veterans with a qualifying discharge; and spouses or registered domestic partners of veterans with a qualifying discharge who have a service-connected permanent and total disability.^[15] 
• WorkSource Washington offers dedicated veteran employment programs and assistance statewide.^[16]

Healthcare

• VA Puget Sound Health Care System operates campuses in Seattle and Tacoma (American Lake).^[17] 
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Everett, Oak Harbor, Olympia, Puyallup, Renton, Silverdale, and Seattle Bellevue^[18], Bremerton^[19], Mount Vernon^[20], Port Angeles^[21], Richland^[22], Spokane^[23], Vancouver^[24], Walla Walla^[25], and Wenatchee^[26]. 

Housing

• Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance^[27]. 
• Washington State Veterans Homes in Orting^[28], Port Orchard^[29], and Spokane^[30] provide long-term care. 

1. Income tax | Washington Department of Revenue ↑

2. Property tax exemption for seniors, people retired due to disability, and veterans with disabilities | Washington Department of Revenue ↑

3. Find VA Locations | Veterans Affairs ↑

4. Bellingham Vet Center | Veterans Affairs ↑

5. Seattle Vet Center | Veterans Affairs ↑

6. Spokane Vet Center | Veterans Affairs ↑

7. Tacoma Vet Center | Veterans Affairs ↑

8. See endnote i. ↑

9. See endnote ii ↑

10. Property tax exemptions and deferrals | Washington Department of Revenue ↑

11. For locations, see Find VA Locations | Veterans Affairs ↑

12. For services, see Seattle Vet Center | Veterans Affairs ↑

13. WDVA-Program-Overview_1-2025.pdf ↑

14. Education and Training | WDVA ↑

15. WAC 357-16-110:; see also RCW 73.16.010: ↑

16. WorkSourceWA ↑

17. The American Lake VA Medical Center is the Tacoma location. The Seattle Location is the Seattle VA Medical Center. Locations | VA Puget Sound Health Care | Veterans Affairs ↑

18. Bellevue Community Based Outpatient Clinic - VA of Bellevue, Washington | Benefits Explorer ↑

19. Bremerton VA Outpatient Clinic in Bremerton, WA 98312 ↑

20. Mount Vernon VA Clinic | VA Puget Sound Health Care | Veterans Affairs ↑

21. Locations | VA Puget Sound Health Care | Veterans Affairs ↑

22. Richland VA Clinic | VA Walla Walla Health Care | Veterans Affairs ↑

23. Spokane VA Clinic | VA Spokane Health Care | Veterans Affairs ↑

24. This is a medical center: Vancouver VA Medical Center | VA Portland Health Care | Veterans Affairs ↑

25. This is a medical center: Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center | VA Walla Walla Health Care | Veterans Affairs ↑

26. Elwood “Bud” Link Department Of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic | VA Spokane Health Care | Veterans Affairs ↑

27. Downpayment-Assistance: Homebuyers | Here to Home ↑

28. Washington Soldiers Home Orting | WDVA ↑

29. Washington Veterans Home Port Orchard | WDVA ↑

30. Spokane Veterans Home | WDVA ↑

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from West Virginia state income tax.
• Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability are exempt from property taxes on their primary residence.
• Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may retain the property tax exemption.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Beckley, Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• West Virginia Division of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health resources and peer support statewide.
• Telehealth PTSD services are available for veterans in rural and mountainous areas of West Virginia.
• The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance (RAFT) aims to provide Service Members, Veterans, and their Families with a comprehensive approach aiding in the prevention, intervention, and postvention of those at risk of suicide.

Education

• The West Virginia War Orphans Educational Assistance Act provides tuition assistance for qualifying dependents at WV public institutions.
• Veterans qualify for in-state tuition at West Virginia public universities and community colleges.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in West Virginia state government hiring.
• WorkForce WV career centers offer dedicated veteran employment representatives statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Beckley, Clarksburg (Louis A. Johnson), Huntington, and Martinsburg.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Charleston, Glendale, Parsons, Princeton, and Summersville.

Housing

• West Virginia Housing Development Fund (WVHDF) offers veteran mortgage programs and down payment assistance.
• West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville provides long-term care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Wisconsin state income tax.
• My rewrite: Qualifying military retirement pay may be fully exempt from Wisconsin state income tax.
• Disabled veterans receive property tax 100% disabled veterans are fully exempt.
• My rewrite: 100% service-connected disabled veterans may be eligible for a full property tax credit.
• Surviving spouses of veterans who were totally and permanently disabled retain the full exemption.
• My rewrite: Surviving spouses of veterans who were totally and permanently disabled may continue to receive the full property tax credit.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Green Bay, Madison, and Milwaukee offer free PTSD counseling and readjustment services.
• My rewrite: Vet Centers located in Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and La Crosse offer community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of services, including, counseling offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military.
• Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates mental health resources and peer support programs statewide.
• Organizations such as Valor and Wisconsin Veterans Network connect veterans with community mental health resources across the state.

Education

• The Wisconsin GI Bill provides tuition and segregated fee remission for up to 8 semesters or 128 credits at Wisconsin public institutions for eligible veterans.
• Dependents of veterans who are 30%+ service-connected disabled are also eligible for Wisconsin GI Bill benefits.

My rewrite: Each eligible dependent may receive their own separate benefit. To qualify, the veteran must meet applicable service and residency requirements and have a qualifying status, such as a service-connected disability rating of at least 30% or another eligible condition.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Wisconsin state government hiring.
• Job Centers of Wisconsin offer dedicated veteran employment specialists and career services statewide.

Healthcare

• VA Medical Centers operate in Madison (William S. Middleton),Milwaukee (Clement J. Zablocki), and Tomah
• Community-based outpatient clinics are located in Appleton, Chippewa Falls, Cleveland, Green Bay, Rhinelander, Superior, Wausau, and other locations throughout Wisconsin.

Housing

• Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) offers veteran mortgage programs and assistance.
• Wisconsin Veterans Homes in Chippewa Falls, King, and Union Grove provide long-term care for eligible veterans.

Tax Benefits

• Wyoming has no state income tax — all military retirement pay and VA disability compensation is fully tax-free at the state level.
• Eligible disabled veterans may receive a limited property tax exemption on their primary residence, subject to statutory caps and eligibility requirements.

Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans may also be eligible for property tax relief, subject to statutory requirements.

PTSD & Mental Health

• Vet Centers in Casper and Cheyenne provide free PTSD counseling, group therapy, and readjustment services to eligible veterans and their families.Wyoming Veterans Commission (1-800-833-5987)helps connect veterans with available mental health resources.
• The Wyo W.E.S.T. Warrior Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based support, peer connection, and therapeutic retreat-style programs for veterans and their families.

Education

Education Benefits

• Public institutions in Wyoming provide in-state tuition rates to qualifying veterans under federal law and applicable state policies, typically when using GI Bill benefits or meeting residency requirements.
• Wyoming institutions offer scholarships for eligible dependents of veterans who died in service or are 100% disabled.

Employment

• Veterans receive preference in Wyoming state government hiring.
• Wyoming Workforce Centers offer dedicated veteran employment representatives statewide.

Healthcare

• Cheyenne VA Medical Center is Wyoming's primary full-service VA facility.
• Community-based outpatient clinics serve Casper, Gillette, Riverton, Rock Springs, and Sheridan.

Housing

• Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) offers mortgage and housing assistance programs that may include benefits or preferences for eligible veterans.
• Wyoming Veterans Home in Buffalo provides long-term care for eligible veterans.

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may change. Veterans should verify current criteria with the appropriate state or federal agency.