Mississippi Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Mississippi 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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Hunting and Fishing Licenses
Mississippi veterans with a 100% total service-connected disability do not need to buy a hunting or fishing license.Veteran
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Education
Any veteran or person entitled to education benefits under federal Title 38 law is guaranteed in-state tuition rates at Mississippi public colleges and universities, regardless of where they currently live.VeteranActive Duty
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Employment
When Mississippi state agencies hire, qualified veterans appear at the top of the applicant list.Veteran
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HUM-V
Mississippi runs the Housing Unit for Military Veterans (HUM-V) at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, the only state in the country where the statewide incarcerated…Veteran
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Employment
Military members and their spouses moving to Mississippi due to an active duty transfer can get professional licenses faster than the standard process.VeteranActive DutyDependent
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State Veterans Homes
Mississippi operates five state veterans homes offering skilled nursing care at subsidized rates in Collins, Jackson, Kosciusko, Oxford, and Biloxi (Tradition).VeteranDependent
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Vehicle Tag
Mississippi veterans with a 100% permanent service-connected disability (or a 100% individual unemployability rating evaluated as permanent and total) can purchase up to two…Veteran
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Veterans Memorial Cemeteries
Mississippi operates two state veterans memorial cemeteries, one in Newton and one in Kilmichael, offering burial for veterans, spouses, and dependents.VeteranActive DutyDependent
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Veterans License Plates
Mississippi offers more than 30 military and veteran-themed specialty license plates for passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, noncommercial vehicles, and motorcycles.VeteranActive Duty
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Honorary High School Diploma for WWII, Korea, and Vietnam
Mississippi school districts can award honorary high school diplomas to veterans of World War II (scheduled to graduate 1941-1955), the Korean Conflict, or the Vietnam Conflict…Veteran
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Mississippi Veterans Honor Medal
Mississippi offers an official state Veterans Honor Medal recognizing the service of Mississippi veterans. Information and application are available through the Mississippi VA.Veteran
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Veterans Benefits Specialists
The Mississippi VA employs Veterans Benefits Support Specialists in offices across the state, at universities, community colleges, and county offices, who help veterans and their…VeteranDependent
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