Missouri Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Missouri 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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Missouri Department of Conservation
Any honorably discharged veteran with a service-connected disability of 60% or greater, or who was a prisoner of war, may hunt most Missouri wildlife without a permit.Veteran
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Missouri State Parks
Veterans, retirees, and active duty military members receive a $2-per-night discount on camping at all Missouri State Parks campgrounds year-round.VeteranActive DutyRetiree
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Missouri Returning Heroes Act
Any Missouri resident who served in an armed combat zone after September 11, 2001 and was honorably discharged can attend any Missouri public college with tuition capped at $50 per credit hour (undergraduate).Veteran
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Missouri CDL Skills Test Waiver for Military-Trained Drivers
Active duty servicemembers and recently discharged veterans who operated comparable military vehicles may be exempt from certain commercial driver's license (CDL) skills testing requirements in Missouri.VeteranActive Duty
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Missouri MO Job Centers
Missouri's statewide network of MO Job Centers, operated by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, provide priority employment services to veterans…free
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Missouri Veterans Employment Preference
Under Missouri state law, veterans, family members of veterans, and survivors of veterans get preference in the state employment selection process when similarly qualified to other applicants.Veteran
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Missouri Veterans Homes
Missouri operates seven state veterans homes providing 24-hour skilled nursing care to Missouri veterans at a subsidized monthly rate.Veteran
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Missouri National Guard CARE Team
Missouri Army National Guard members and their families can access the CARE Team for free assistance with mental health, spiritual needs, financial needs, and personal or professional counseling.free
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Active Duty Military Income Tax Deduction
Missouri allows active duty servicemembers to deduct their military pay from Missouri state income taxes.Active DutyVeteran
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Property Tax Credit
Missouri's "circuit breaker" tax credit gives a credit of up to $1,100 per year to homeowners (or up to $750 for renters) who are 100% disabled.Veteran
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Missouri Veterans Commission
Missouri veterans service officers employed by the state will help any veteran, surviving spouse, or dependent file claims for state and federal benefits at no cost.VeteranDependent
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Missouri State Veterans Cemeteries
Missouri operates seven state veterans cemeteries that provide free burial services to honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, and eligible dependent children.free
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Free License Plates for Qualified Disabled
Missouri provides free specialty license plates to veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities, as well as to former prisoners of war.free
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Missouri Military Funeral
Missouri provides military funeral honors, including a flag ceremony and rifle volley or bugle call, for eligible veterans at no cost to the family.Veteran
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