Louisiana Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Louisiana gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.
16 benefits
Louisiana State Parks
Louisiana veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater can enter Louisiana state parks without paying the standard day-use entrance fee.free
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LA County Fair
LA County Fair offers military save 45% when you visit the first two weeks! for military members via ID.me Shop.Up to 2.0% cash back
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Louisiana National Guard State Tuition Exemption Program
Active members of the Louisiana National Guard get free tuition at any in-state public college or university through the State Tuition Exemption Program (STEP).free
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Children (ages 16-25) and surviving spouses of Louisiana veterans who are rated 100% service-connected disabled, or who died from service-related causes during wartime, can attend…
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Louisiana State Civil Service Veterans Preference
When applying for Louisiana state government jobs, honorably discharged veterans receive bonus points added to their civil service exam scores: 5 points for eligible veterans, and…Veteran
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Louisiana State Government Job Portal with Veterans Priority
Louisiana's official state job portal (Louisiana Jobs / HiRE) gives veterans priority access to state employment opportunities and connects them with dedicated staff who can help…Veteran
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Louisiana Workforce Commission Veterans Employment Services
The Louisiana Workforce Commission operates Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER) at workforce centers statewide.Veteran
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Louisiana Veterans Initiative
Louisiana certifies veteran-owned and service-connected disabled-veteran-owned small businesses through the Louisiana Veterans Initiative (LaVetBiz) program.Veteran
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LA County Fair
LA County Fair offers The 2026 LA County Fair will be held from May 7, 2026- May 31, 2026 at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA.Active DutyVeteranRetireeDependent
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Louisiana State Veterans Homes
Louisiana operates five state-funded veterans homes that provide long-term skilled nursing, Alzheimer's care, rehabilitation, and related services to qualifying veterans and some family members.free
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The Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Behavioral Health coordinates mental health and substance use services for veterans across the state.
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Louisiana Veterans Homeless and Housing Assistance
The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates housing assistance and homeless veteran outreach programs to help veterans find stable housing.Veteran
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Property Tax Exemption for Disabled
Louisiana veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher get extra property tax relief on top of the standard homestead exemption.$2,500 off
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Free Driver's License and ID Card for Disabled
Louisiana disabled veterans can get a free driver's license or state identification card through the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV).free
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Purple Heart License Plate
Louisiana veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart receive a free specialty license plate with no initial issuance fee and no annual renewal fee.free
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Louisiana State Veterans Cemeteries
Louisiana operates state veterans cemeteries that provide free burial to eligible veterans.free
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