Iowa Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Iowa gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.
10 benefits
Iowa National Guard Service Scholarship
Iowa Army and Air National Guard members can receive an annual scholarship to attend eligible Iowa colleges, universities, and community colleges.Active DutyVeteran
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Iowa National Guard Army Education Incentives
Iowa Army National Guard members can receive federal tuition assistance of up to $250 per credit hour (up to 18 credit hours per year) toward a first bachelor's or master's degree.Active DutyVeteran
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Iowa Veterans Employment Preference
Iowa law gives honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses preference in state government hiring.Veteran
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Iowa Veterans Trust Fund
Iowa has set aside a state fund that provides financial help for veterans and their families facing hardship.VeteranActive DutyDependent
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Iowa Veterans Home
The Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown is a state-owned and operated residential care facility for Iowa veterans who need long-term nursing care, residential care, or behavioral health services.Veteran
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Injured Veterans Grant
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.Veteran
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Operation
Iowa veterans who left high school to serve in the military and never received their diploma can apply for an honorary diploma through their local school district.Veteran
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Specialty Veteran License Plates
Iowa veterans can purchase specialty "Military Service" license plates for their vehicle for an additional fee.VeteranActive Duty
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Iowa DOT Military/Veteran Driver's License Services
The Iowa Department of Transportation offers additional services for current and former military members including the veteran designation on licenses and military-service-related license plate options.VeteranActive Duty
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Iowa Veterans Cemetery
Iowa operates a state veterans cemetery in Van Meter (near Des Moines) that provides burial at no charge for eligible Iowa veterans, service members who die on active duty, and…VeteranDependent
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