Connecticut Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Connecticut gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.
18 benefits
Disabled Veterans Fishing Group License
Qualified nonprofit organizations can get a discounted group fishing license ($125) to run up to 50 fishing events for veterans with service-related or other disabilities.Veteran
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CT National
Members of the Connecticut Army or Air National Guard receive a 100% tuition waiver at all Connecticut State Colleges and Universities while serving.Active DutyVeteran
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Connecticut waives tuition for eligible veterans attending any University of Connecticut campus or Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) campus.
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Veteran-Owned Micro-Business Certification
Veteran-owned small businesses in Connecticut can get certified by the state DVA to receive a 15% price preference when bidding for state contracts through the Department of Administrative Services.Veteran
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Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center
Connecticut operates a 125-bed skilled nursing facility specifically for veterans on its Rocky Hill campus.Veteran
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Veterans Residential Facility
Connecticut operates a residential facility on its Rocky Hill campus that provides temporary, supportive housing for veterans who are homeless or at risk.Veteran
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Motor Vehicle Property Tax Exemption
Any active-duty member of the U.S.Active DutyVeteran
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Full Property Tax Exemption
Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability rating from the federal VA are fully exempt from property tax on their primary home in Connecticut.Veteran
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Vehicle Registration Fee
Active-duty service members who were Connecticut residents at induction, and National Guard or Reserve members called to active duty, can get their vehicle registration fees…Active DutyVeteran
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Veterans Judicial Status Certification
Connecticut veterans can obtain an official certification of their veteran status from the CT DVA for use in state judicial programs (such as Veterans Courts).Veteran
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Military Spouse Residency Relief
Nonresident military spouses who are in Connecticut solely to be with a service member stationed here under military orders are exempt from Connecticut income tax on wages earned…Dependent
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Additional Property Tax Exemption
Veterans who already receive the basic wartime property tax exemption and fall below certain income limits can get an additional state exemption on top of their local exemption.Veteran
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CT DVA Office of Advocacy and Assistance
Connecticut's DVA Office of Advocacy and Assistance (OA&A) employs accredited Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) in all five congressional districts who help veterans and their…Free
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State Veterans Cemetery
Connecticut operates the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, where eligible veterans, their spouses, and eligible minor children can be buried at no charge.VeteranDependent
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Veteran License Plates
Connecticut offers special license plates for veterans, including a standard "Veteran" plate and 10 campaign-specific plates for service in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, Grenada,…Veteran
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Veteran Indicator on Driver's License or State ID Card
Connecticut veterans can get a small American flag and "Veteran" designation added to their driver's license or state ID card at no charge.Veteran
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Connecticut Wartime Service Medal
Connecticut awards its own state-level Wartime Service Medal to veterans, including National Guard and Reserve members, who served during a recognized period of war.VeteranActive Duty
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Veterans CT Mobile App
The free CT Veterans mobile app (available on iOS and Android) lets Connecticut veterans quickly access state DVA services, find nearby VA clinics and hospitals on an interactive…free
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