Michigan Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Michigan 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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Free State Park Entry for 100% Disabled
Veterans with a 100% permanent and total disability rating receive free entry to all Michigan state parks.free entry to all Michigan state parks
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Michigan awards an official high school diploma to wartime veterans who left high school before graduation to serve in the U.S.
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Children of Veterans Tuition Grant
Children of Michigan veterans who died, became totally and permanently disabled, or went missing in action due to military service can receive up to $2,800 per academic year (up…Dependent
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CDL Skills Test Waiver
Michigan will waive the Commercial Driver License (CDL) knowledge test and on-road driving skills test for servicemembers and veterans whose military training and experience…VeteranActive Duty
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Michigan veterans and eligible spouses can access priority job placement, career counseling, résumé assistance, and training programs ahead of non-veterans at any Michigan Works!
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Initial Professional License Fee Waiver
Michigan waives the initial license or registration fee and application processing fee for veterans applying for any professional license regulated under the Occupational Code…Veteran
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Veterans' Preference in State Civil Service Hiring
Veterans who served 90+ days of active duty and were honorably discharged receive hiring preference over equally qualified non-veterans for Michigan state government jobs.VeteranActive Duty
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Active-duty Michigan National Guard members who are mobilized by the President are temporarily exempt from renewal fees, continuing education requirements, and any other renewal…
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Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program
Active Michigan National Guard members can receive up to 100% tuition and mandatory fee reimbursement at Michigan schools, up to $14,400 per year toward associate's or bachelor's…up to 100%
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Michigan National Guard Childcare Assistance
Traditional (drill-status) Michigan National Guard members with children 12 and under receive a childcare stipend of $60 per child per day during weekend drills and annual training, up to 39 days per year.Active DutyVeteran
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Michigan Veteran Homes
Michigan operates three state-run veteran homes offering skilled nursing care, memory care, rehabilitation, and long-term care in a home-like setting specifically designed for veterans.Veteran
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Summer Property Tax Deferment
A veteran, active servicemember, or surviving spouse whose income outside of military pay is $7,500 or less per year may defer summer property taxes until February 14 of the following year without penalty.VeteranActive Duty
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Income Tax Credit for Property Tax Paid by Disabled
Even if a disabled veteran qualifies for the full property tax exemption, they may also claim a state income tax credit for any property taxes already paid.Veteran
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Military Pay and Pension Income Tax Exemption
All active-duty military pay and military retirement pay is fully exempt from Michigan individual income tax, including exit and separation pay.VeteranActive Duty
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Veteran Designation on Michigan Driver's License or State ID
Any Michigan veteran with an honorable or general (under honorable conditions) discharge can get a "Veteran" designation printed on their Michigan driver's license or state ID…Veteran
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Michigan Veterans Trust Fund Emergency Grant
The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund provides one-time emergency financial grants to wartime-era veterans (and peacetime veterans who earned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal) who…Veteran
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No-Fee State ID
Michigan veterans of the U.S.Veteran
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Standard Disabled Veteran License Plate
Veterans with a 50% to 90% service-connected disability rating and honorable discharge can get a standard disabled veteran license plate.Veteran
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County Burial Expense Assistance
Veterans and their spouses who meet residency and asset limits may qualify for up to $300 in burial expense assistance paid by the County Board of Commissioners or County Board of…VeteranDependent
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