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Texas State Employment Preference

Texas State Employment Preference: Veterans Get Priority in Public Hiring

Texas veterans are entitled by state law to a hiring preference over equally or less qualified applicants for any state agency job.
VeteranDependent
Federal .gov
Gold Star Family License Plate

Gold Star Family License Plate

Families of service members who died in active duty or as a result of a service-connected injury can get a "Gold Star Family" specialty license plate for the same cost as a regular plate.
Dependent
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Montana Military Family Relief Fund

Montana Military Family Relief Fund: Deployment Grants

Families of Montana National Guard and Reserve members who are deployed on active federal duty can receive cash grants to help cover food, housing, utilities, and medical costs.
Active DutyVeteranDependent
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Purple Star School Designation

Purple Star School Designation: Support for Military-Connected Students

Ohio designates "Purple Star" schools that have made a formal commitment to supporting students from military families, including deploying families, National Guard and reserve families, and veteran families.
Active DutyVeteran
Federal .gov
Military Family Relief Assistance Program

Military Family Relief Assistance Program (MFRAP)

Pennsylvania's Military Family Relief Assistance Program provides emergency financial assistance to Pennsylvania National Guard members and their families during periods of state or federal active-duty service.
free
Active DutyVeteranDependent
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Wisconsin GI Bill for Dependents

Wisconsin GI Bill for Dependents: Tuition Waiver Extending to Spouses and Children

Spouses, unremarried surviving spouses, and dependent children (ages 17-25) of qualifying Wisconsin veterans can use the Wisconsin GI Bill to attend UW System or Wisconsin…
free for up to 8 semesters or 128 credits
Dependent
State source
Wisconsin Veterans Homes

Wisconsin Veterans Homes: Spouse and Gold Star Parent Admission

Spouses (including surviving spouses) of veterans and Gold Star Parents of veterans killed on active duty may be admitted to Wisconsin state veterans homes for skilled nursing…
Dependent
State source
Wyoming Military Assistance Trust Fund

Wyoming Military Assistance Trust Fund: Emergency Grants

The Military Assistance Trust Fund provides one-time emergency financial grants to Wyoming National Guard members and their families when financial hardship is directly caused by state or federal military duty.
Active DutyVeteran
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POW/MIA and Missing-in-Action License Plates

POW/MIA and Missing-in-Action License Plates

Families of service members who were held as prisoners of war or declared missing in action can obtain a specialty POW/MIA or Missing-in-Action license plate through the Delaware DMV for a one-time fee of $10.
Dependent
State source
Military Family Relief Fund

Military Family Relief Fund: Emergency Financial Assistance

Indiana's Military Family Relief Fund provides one-time emergency grants to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families who are experiencing a current financial hardship.
VeteranActive Duty
State source
Massachusetts National Guard Family Education

Massachusetts National Guard Family Education Program: Dependent Tuition Waiver

National Guard members can transfer up to 130 semester hours of tuition and fee waivers to their dependents (spouse or children) at Massachusetts public colleges.
Active DutyVeteranDependent
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Arizona Military Family Relief Fund

Arizona Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF): Emergency Financial Assistance

Arizona's Military Family Relief Fund provides emergency grants to help active-duty service members, veterans, and their families cover basic living expenses (rent, utilities, car…
VeteranActive DutyDependent
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Aid and Attendance / Housebound Allowance

Aid and Attendance / Housebound Allowance: VA Pension Supplement for Daily-Living Assistance

Veterans and surviving spouses who already receive a VA pension and need help with daily tasks, like bathing, dressing, eating, or getting around, can receive an additional…
Veteran
Federal .gov
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Student Loan Cancellation for Veterans in Government Jobs

Veterans and active-duty service members who work full-time for a qualifying public service employer, including any federal, state, local, or tribal government agency such as the VA, U.S.
free
VeteranActive Duty
Federal .gov
CHAMPVA

CHAMPVA: Health Insurance for Dependents of 100% Disabled Veterans

CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) provides health care coverage to spouses, dependent children, and survivors of veterans who are…
Dependent
Federal .gov
Virginia Benefits Claims Assistance Network

Virginia Benefits Claims Assistance Network: Free Benefits Counseling

Virginia DVS operates 26 benefits service offices across the state where trained claims agents help veterans and their families file federal VA claims, navigate appeals, and…
free
VeteranDependent
State source

National Guard and Reserve Vehicle Registration Partial Exemption

Active members of the Alabama National Guard and U.S.
Active DutyVeteran
Federal .gov
Alaska National Guard License Plate

Alaska National Guard License Plate: Free with Active Guard Membership

Current Alaska Army National Guard and Alaska Air National Guard members qualify for a free National Guard specialty license plate with no annual renewal fee.
free
Active DutyVeteran
Federal .gov
Arizona National Guard State Tuition Reimbursement

Arizona National Guard State Tuition Reimbursement (STR)

The Arizona National Guard reimburses eligible Guard members up to $250 per semester credit hour, capped at $5,250 per state fiscal year, for undergraduate and graduate courses at…
Active DutyVeteran
Federal .gov
Arizona National Guard Free Tuition at Public Universities

Arizona National Guard Free Tuition at Public Universities

Active Arizona National Guard members in good standing may attend public universities and community colleges in Arizona tuition-free for up to 16 credit hours per semester (120…
free for up to 16 credit hours per semester
Active DutyVeteran
Federal .gov
Arkansas National Guard Tuition

Arkansas National Guard Tuition Waiver Program

Active Arkansas National Guard soldiers and airmen can have their tuition waived at any Arkansas public college or university while pursuing an undergraduate degree or a postsecondary credential program.
Free
Active DutyVeteran
Federal .gov
Free National Guard Driver's License

Free National Guard Driver's License

Active Georgia National Guard or Reserve members in good standing with at least one year of satisfactory service get a free driver's license from Georgia's Department of Driver…
free
Active DutyVeteran
Federal .gov
Georgia National Guard License Plate

Georgia National Guard License Plate: Free

Current members of the Georgia National Guard get a free specialty license plate recognizing their Guard service.
free
Active DutyVeteran
Federal .gov
Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program

Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (STAP)

The Hawaii National Guard runs a state-funded tuition reimbursement program for Guard members pursuing an undergraduate degree at any University of Hawaii System campus.
Active DutyVeteran
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