State & Local Perks
Browse state and local perks available to military-connected families. Placeholder copy not final.
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Gold Star License Plates
Surviving spouses, parents, grandparents, siblings, and children of service members who died while serving on active duty during a time of military conflict can get North Dakota…Dependent
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Military Funeral
North Dakota provides free military funeral honors for all eligible veterans and current military members.free
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Military License Plates
Ohio offers a range of military license plates, including plates for veterans, active-duty members, branches of service, POW/MIA, and Gold Star families, with no annual additional plate fee.free
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Military Injury Relief Fund
Ohio pays a one-time, tax-exempt cash payment to service members and veterans who were injured in combat (or diagnosed with post-traumatic stress) while serving after October 7, 2001.VeteranActive Duty
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Oklahoma Disabled Veteran License Plate
Oklahoma offers a special "Disabled Veteran" license plate to veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability, those who received a VA grant for a specially adapted…Veteran
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Oregon Veterans' Emergency Financial Assistance Program
Oregon veterans and their immediate family members who face a sudden financial crisis can apply for a one-time emergency grant from the state.VeteranDependent
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Oregon Disabled Veteran License Plates
Oregon service-connected disabled veterans can get specialty Disabled Veteran license plates with a one-time permanent registration fee (rather than paying renewal fees every two years).Veteran
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Oregon Incarcerated
Oregon veterans entering or transitioning out of the state prison system can get help from ODVA's Incarcerated Veterans Program.Veteran
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Veterans Temporary Assistance
Pennsylvania veterans and their families who fall into financial hardship can receive up to $1,600 in a 12-month period to cover basic necessities like food, shelter, fuel, clothing, and medical expenses.free
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Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension
Pennsylvania pays $150 per month to honorably discharged veterans who lost two or more limbs or suffered severe permanent paralysis of two or more limbs as a direct result of military service.Veteran
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Blind Veterans Pension
Pennsylvania pays $150 per month to honorably discharged veterans who became blind as a direct result of their military service.free
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Operation
Pennsylvania awards honorary high school diplomas to World War II and Korean War veterans who left school early to serve their country before completing their secondary education.Veteran
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RI Veteran Designation on Driver's License or State ID
Rhode Island veterans can add a free "Veteran" designation to an existing Rhode Island driver's license or state ID.free
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Veteran and Military License Plates
Rhode Island offers special license plates for veterans and military members including: Disabled Veteran (free plates and registration for 100% service-connected disabled…free
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Vet Pass Transportation
Rhode Island provides dedicated state funding for the Vet Pass Transportation program, which gives injured, ill, and disabled veterans access to reliable transportation including…Veteran
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Disabled Veteran License Plate
South Carolina veterans whose vehicle bears a disabled veteran ("V" tag), Purple Heart, or Medal of Honor license plate are exempt from municipal parking meter fees statewide.Veteran
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Disabled Veteran License Plate
Disabled veterans who qualify based on specific VA disability criteria can get a distinctive Disabled Veteran license plate for their vehicle for just $10 per year, with no regular registration fee charged.Veteran
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Veteran License Plate
Honorably discharged South Dakota veterans and active duty service members can get a distinctive Veteran license plate for their car or motorcycle, with their choice of branch of…VeteranActive Duty
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Veterans Designation on Driver's License or State ID
South Dakota honorably discharged veterans can get a "Veteran" designation printed on their driver's license or state ID card at no extra cost.Veteran
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State-Funded Burial Assistance
South Dakota will pay up to $100 toward burial and funeral expenses for an honorably discharged veteran, or the spouse, widow, or widower of a veteran, when the estate or…VeteranDependent
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Veteran Indicator on Tennessee Driver License or Photo ID
Honorably discharged veterans can have a veteran indicator, language or a symbol showing military service, added to their Tennessee driver license or state photo ID.Veteran
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Free Disabled Driver Decal for Disabled Veteran Drivers
Disabled veterans who meet Tennessee's definition of a disabled driver can apply for a free disabled driver decal.free
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Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries
Tennessee state veterans cemeteries now offer columbarium services (a niche for cremated remains) at select locations including the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on John…VeteranDependent
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Disabled Veteran License Plate
Utah offers a Disabled Veteran specialty license plate to any veteran with a service-connected disability.Veteran
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