Find what your state gives veterans.
Federal benefits cover every veteran. State benefits change based on where you live — and most go unclaimed because nobody knows they exist. Pick your state below.
- Alaska15
Alaska disabled veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability rating qualify for free disabled veteran license plates
- Alabama10
Five states offer complete property tax elimination on a veteran's primary residence for 100% service-connected P&T (permanent and total) or TDIU ratings: Texas (full homestead…
- Arkansas6
Arkansas offers a specialty license plate specifically for women veterans
- Arizona11
Any honorably discharged Arizona veteran can add an official "VETERAN" designation to their Arizona driver's license, commercial driver's license (CDL), identification card, or learner's permit
- California17
Disabled veterans who qualify for "DV" license plates pay zero vehicle registration and license fees on one vehicle
- Colorado6
Honorably discharged veterans with a 50% or greater permanent service-connected disability rating can get one set of Colorado Disabled Veteran license plates at no cost…
- Connecticut18
Members of the Connecticut Army or Air National Guard receive a 100% tuition waiver at all Connecticut State Colleges and Universities while serving
- District of Columbia0
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- Delaware8
Delaware operates two state veterans cemeteries, one in Bear and one in Millsboro, where eligible veterans, their spouses, and dependent children can be interred at no cost
- Florida5
Five states offer complete property tax elimination on a veteran's primary residence for 100% service-connected P&T (permanent and total) or TDIU ratings: Texas (full homestead…
- Georgia7
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- Hawaii8
Eligible veterans and their qualified dependents can be buried in one of Hawaii's state veterans cemeteries on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and Lanai at no charge for the gravesite
- Iowa10
Iowa veterans who were seriously injured in a combat zone after September 11, 2001 (Iraq or Afghanistan theater) can apply for a state grant of up to $10,000
- Idaho16
Idaho offers Gold Star license plates to immediate family members of military service members killed during active duty in a war recognized by Congress
- Illinois19
A portion of Illinois Lottery specialty ticket proceeds (including the 7X Bingo Multiplier Instant Ticket) go directly to IDVA, which distributes the funds to Illinois veteran…
- Indiana7
Any Indiana resident who was honorably discharged from the armed forces can get a specially designed Hoosier Veteran license plate for just $15, much less than many standard specialty plates
- Kansas10
Kansas residents who served at least nine months with the 1st Infantry Division or the Fort Riley garrison (or are currently assigned there) can get a distinctive Fort Riley…
- Kentucky20
Kentucky adds a "Veteran" designation to driver's licenses and state ID cards for honorably discharged veterans at no extra charge
- Louisiana15
Louisiana disabled veterans can get a free driver's license or state identification card through the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)
- Massachusetts20
Low-income Massachusetts veterans and their dependents can receive monthly financial help for food, housing, clothing, fuel, and medical care through the state's Chapter 115 program
- Maryland11
The Maryland Veterans Trust Fund provides one-time grant awards to help veterans, surviving spouses, and Maryland National Guard members overcome temporary financial hardships
- Maine13
Maine veterans with a 100% total and permanent service-connected disability rating can get a special Disabled Veteran license plate at no charge, with no annual registration fee for vehicles under 26,000 lbs
- Michigan19
Any Michigan veteran with an honorable or general (under honorable conditions) discharge can get a "Veteran" designation printed on their Michigan driver's license or state ID…
- Minnesota4
Minnesota issues special veteran license plates to honorably discharged veterans for their passenger cars, recreational vehicles, or one-ton pickup trucks
- Missouri14
Missouri veterans service officers employed by the state will help any veteran, surviving spouse, or dependent file claims for state and federal benefits at no cost
- Mississippi14
Mississippi operates two state veterans memorial cemeteries, one in Newton and one in Kilmichael, offering burial for veterans, spouses, and dependents
- Montana19
Eligible veterans can be buried at no cost at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Fort Harrison, near Helena
- North Carolina15
Children of NC veterans who were killed in action, died from a service-connected condition, were 100% disabled, were prisoners of war, or were MIA may receive a full scholarship…
- North Dakota20
Dependents (children, stepchildren, spouses, and surviving spouses) of North Dakota veterans who were killed in action, declared totally disabled, or declared missing in action…
- Nebraska18
Nebraska veterans can have a "Veteran" designation printed on their Nebraska driver's license or state ID card
- New Hampshire5
Veterans classified by the VA as totally blind due to a service-connected condition pay no fee to register a motor vehicle they own in New Hampshire
- New Jersey18
New Jersey resident veterans with any service-connected disability rating from the VA receive free hunting and fishing licenses, stamps, and permits, including deer, bear, and turkey permits
- New Mexico9
Honorably discharged veterans may obtain several New Mexico specialty license plates
- Nevada12
Nevada offers a full range of specialty license plates for veterans and active duty members, including branch-specific plates (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space…
- New York21
Qualifying disabled veterans in New York State can get a free E-ZPass account that allows unlimited travel anywhere on the New York State Thruway at no charge
- Ohio10
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
- Oklahoma17
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…
- Oregon14
Oregon veterans and their immediate family members who face a sudden financial crisis can apply for a one-time emergency grant from the state
- Pennsylvania15
When a Pennsylvania National Guard member dies while on state or federal active-duty orders, their surviving spouse and children receive a full tuition waiver at Pennsylvania…
- Rhode Island16
Rhode Island veterans can add a free "Veteran" designation to an existing Rhode Island driver's license or state ID
- South Carolina19
South Carolina provides a tuition waiver for children of certain military veterans applying to or enrolled in any SC state-supported college, university, or technical education school
- South Dakota11
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
- Tennessee13
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
- Texas11
Texas residents who served on active duty after enlisting in Texas (or being a TX resident at enlistment), with 181+ days of service, get 150 free credit hours of tuition at any TX public university/college
- Utah15
Utah offers a Disabled Veteran specialty license plate to any veteran with a service-connected disability
- Virginia18
Five states offer complete property tax elimination on a veteran's primary residence for 100% service-connected P&T (permanent and total) or TDIU ratings: Texas (full homestead…
- Vermont17
Veterans who operated a commercial vehicle equivalent in the military within the past two years can have the skills test portion of their Vermont commercial driver's license (CDL) exam waived
- Washington19
Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating (or those who lost use of both hands or one foot, or became blind in both eyes due to military service) can receive a free…
- Wisconsin24
Wisconsin offers specialty vehicle license plates for veterans, including plates that recognize specific military service, unit affiliations, and disabled veteran status
- West Virginia20
Active members of the West Virginia National Guard can receive up to $10,000 per fiscal year in state tuition assistance toward tuition and allowable fees at any college or university
- Wyoming15
Every veteran discharged from the U.S