Montana Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Montana gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.
17 benefits
Permit to Modify Archery Equipment for Disabled
Montana allows veterans and others with disabilities to use modified archery tackle that supports the bow and assists with drawing and releasing, making archery hunting accessible…Veteran
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Veterans residing as patients at Veterans Administration hospitals in Montana are eligible for free fishing permits available on-site at the VA hospital or state institution.
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Montana National Guard Tuition
Active members of the Montana National Guard (Army and Air Guard) can get a last-dollar tuition waiver at any Montana University System campus.Active DutyVeteran
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Purple Heart Scholarship
Montana Veteran Affairs Division awards $1,000 scholarships to eligible Purple Heart recipients who are enrolled or re-enrolling in an accredited Montana state university or vocational/technical school.Veteran
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Montana State Approving Agency
Montana's State Approving Agency (SAA), run through the Department of Labor & Industry, approves educational programs and schools for GI Bill use in Montana, and helps veterans…VeteranActive Duty
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Priority of Service at Montana Job Service Offices
Veterans and eligible military spouses get Priority of Service at all Job Service Montana offices, meaning they are assisted before non-veteran job seekers.VeteranActive DutyDependent
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Montana Veteran Employment Preference for State Jobs
Veterans receive a hiring preference for Montana state government jobs, giving them an advantage over non-veteran applicants in the hiring process.Veteran
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Montana Military Family Relief Fund
Families of Montana National Guard and Reserve members who are deployed on active federal duty can receive cash grants to help cover food, housing, utilities, and medical costs.Active DutyVeteranDependent
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Montana Military Family Relief Fund
Montana National Guard and Reserve members injured in combat during a federal contingency operation can receive a one-time $2,000 casualty-based grant to help offset costs related to the injury.Active DutyVeteran
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Montana Veterans Home
The Montana Veterans' Home in Columbia Falls is a state-run Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility with 105 intermediate/skilled-care beds plus 12 domiciliary beds.Veteran
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Eastern Montana Veterans' Home
The Eastern Montana Veterans' Home (EMVH) in Glendive is an 80-bed state-run skilled nursing facility for veterans, including a 16-bed Special Care Unit.Veteran
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Southwest Montana Veterans Home
The Southwest Montana Veterans Home (SWMVH) in Butte is a state-run skilled nursing facility for veterans, designed with five cottage-style 12-bedroom units intended to feel homelike.Veteran
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Montana Disabled Veterans Property Tax
Disabled veterans or their unmarried surviving spouse may qualify for a reduced property tax rate on their home through the Montana Disabled Veterans (MDV) Assistance Program.Veteran
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Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Eligible veterans can be buried at no cost at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Fort Harrison, near Helena.free for eligible veterans
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Free Veteran Service Officer Claims Representation
Montana provides trained, free Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) at Job Service offices across the state who assist veterans and their families with filing and maximizing VA benefit claims.free
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Montana Veteran Outreach
Montana's Veteran Outreach Program brings Veteran Service Officer assistance to veterans in rural and underserved areas of the state who may not be able to travel to a regular Job Service office.VeteranDependent
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Montana State Veterans Cemeteries
Montana operates three state veterans cemeteries: Fort Harrison (near Helena), Miles City (Eastern Montana), and Missoula (Western Montana).free for eligible veterans
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