Kansas Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Kansas 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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In-State Tuition for Veterans and Their Families
Veterans who were stationed in Kansas for at least 11 months during service, or who established residency in Kansas before service, pay in-state tuition rates at Kansas colleges…VeteranDependent
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Veterans' Hiring Preference for Kansas State Government Jobs
Kansas state law gives veterans a preference when applying for state government jobs in classified positions.Veteran
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Kansas National Guard Military Disability Retirement
Kansas law provides that state military disability retirement benefits for Kansas National Guard members are indexed to inflation.Active DutyVeteran
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Disabled Veteran Sales Tax Exemption Card
Kansas residents who are honorably discharged and permanently rated 100% disabled or totally unemployable by the Department of Veterans Affairs can apply for a sales tax exemption card.Veteran
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Veteran Personal Income Tax Exemption Increase
Kansas law provides an increased personal exemption on state income taxes for disabled veterans (in addition to the standard deduction).Veteran
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"Support the Troops" License Plate
Kansas residents can purchase a "Support the Troops" license plate at standard registration fees plus a $25 annual support fee.Veteran
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Kansas residents who served at least nine months with the 1st Infantry Division or the Fort Riley garrison (or are currently assigned there) can get a distinctive Fort Riley…
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Kansas Armed Forces Occupation Medal License Plate
Veterans who earned the Army Occupation Medal or the Navy Occupation Service Medal can receive a distinctive occupation medal license plate for their passenger vehicles, trucks, or motorcycles.Veteran
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Distinctive Military Veteran License Plate
Any honorably discharged Kansas veteran or current service member can get a distinctive military veteran license plate for their car, truck, motorcycle, or travel trailer.VeteranActive Duty
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Veterans' Documentation Simplification Act
Kansas law (HB 2760, 2024) prohibits any state agency from demanding unusual or extra documentation to verify a veteran's service-connected disability beyond standard accepted…Veteran
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