Alaska Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Alaska gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.
15 benefits
Alaska residents who are veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher can get a free permanent hunting, fishing, and trapping identification card.
free
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Alaska residents currently serving in the Alaska National Guard or U.S.
free annual hunting
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Alaska State Park Camping Pass for Disabled
Disabled veterans in Alaska can receive one free, two-year camping pass valid at all developed Alaska State Park campgrounds.free
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Alaska Veterans Dependent Tuition
The spouse and dependents of an Alaska-resident service member who died in the line of duty, was listed as a prisoner of war, or was killed in action are entitled to a waiver of…Dependent
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Alaska Veteran Contractor Preference
Veteran-owned Alaska businesses get a 5% preference (up to $5,000) when bidding on state contracts, as long as the business qualifies as an "Alaska bidder." Applies to sole…Veteran
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Alaska Hire for Veterans Tax Credit
Alaska businesses that hire and employ veterans in the state are eligible for a state income tax credit.Veteran
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Alaska State Veterans' Preference in Public Employment
Alaska state law gives veterans a preference when applying for state government jobs.Veteran
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Alaska Veterans and Pioneers Home in Palmer
The Alaska Veterans and Pioneers Home in Palmer provides assisted living to honorably discharged veterans who are at least 65, need assisted living care, and have been Alaska residents for at least one year.free
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Alaska State Veterans Interest Rate Preference
Qualified Alaska veterans can receive a 1% interest rate reduction on the first $50,000 of a home loan through AHFC.Veteran
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Alaska First Home Limited Mortgage
Alaska veterans qualify for the AHFC First Home Limited program without being subject to the standard income limits and acquisition cost limits that apply to other buyers.Veteran
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Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend
Alaska veterans who served outside the state while on active duty may still claim continuous Alaska residency for Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) eligibility purposes.VeteranActive Duty
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Alaska Military Retirement Credit
Alaska public employees who are also veterans can count certain periods of active-duty military service toward their state retirement system credits.VeteranRetiree
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Disabled Veteran License Plates
Alaska disabled veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability rating qualify for free disabled veteran license plates.free
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Veteran Designation on Alaska Driver's License or ID Card
Veterans can have their veteran status permanently noted on their Alaska driver's license or state ID card at no extra cost.Free
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Alaska Marine Highway System Reduced Fare Pass for Disabled
Veterans with a service-connected disability can apply for a pass that gives 50% off standard adult passenger fares on Alaska Marine Highway System ferries.50% off
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