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.
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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
Official program
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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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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