Hawaii Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Hawaii gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.
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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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Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program
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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Special Housing Assistance for Disabled
Under Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 7-31, the Office of Veterans' Services may arrange special housing accommodations for disabled veterans who need adapted living arrangements.Veteran
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Disabled Veteran Real Property Tax Exemption
Hawaii exempts all real property owned and occupied as a primary home by a totally disabled veteran (or their unremarried surviving spouse) from property taxes.Veteran
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Hawaii State Veterans Cemeteries
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.VeteranDependent
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Free Certified Copies of DD-214 from OVS
The Hawaii Office of Veterans' Services (OVS) provides free certified copies of a veteran's military discharge paperwork (DD-214) if the document is on file with the state.free
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State Veterans Cemeteries
Hawaii maintains veterans cemeteries on six islands: Oahu (Kaneohe), Hawaii Island (Hilo and Kona), Kauai (Hanapepe), Maui (Makawao), Molokai (Hoolehua), and Lanai (Lanai City).VeteranDependent
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