North Dakota Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits North Dakota 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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Resident Veteran Hunting License
North Dakota resident disabled veterans with at least a 50% service-connected disability pay only $3 for a combined general game, habitat stamp, small game, and fur-bearer hunting…VeteranActive Duty
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Veterans Aid Loan
North Dakota offers low-interest loans of up to $8,000 to veterans and un-remarried surviving spouses who need a financial bridge.Veteran
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ND Dependent Tuition
Dependents (children, stepchildren, spouses, and surviving spouses) of North Dakota veterans who were killed in action, declared totally disabled, or declared missing in action…free
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National Guard Tuition
Members of the North Dakota National Guard in good standing can have up to 35% of their tuition costs waived at participating North Dakota colleges and universities.up to 35%
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Veteran State Public Employment Preference
North Dakota veterans get a legally enforceable priority when applying for any state or local government job.VeteranDependent
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Veteran Employment Preference in State Contracts
North Dakota requires that state construction contracts and certain state-funded projects give hiring preference to veterans.Veteran
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Veteran-Owned Business Workers Compensation Insurance Credit
North Dakota veteran-owned businesses (at least 51% owned by a veteran, active duty service member, or current North Dakota National Guard member) receive a $250 premium credit…VeteranActive Duty
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Unemployment Benefits for Military Spouses After Relocation
Spouses of active duty service members who lose their job because the military relocated the family to a new duty station are eligible to collect North Dakota unemployment benefits.Dependent
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North Dakota Veterans Home
The North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, ND provides state-subsidized basic care (111 beds) and skilled nursing care (38 beds) for eligible veterans.Veteran
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Service Dog Grant
North Dakota veterans can receive financial assistance toward the cost of obtaining a certified service dog through a partnership with Service Dogs for America.Veteran
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DAV Transportation Van
North Dakota provides state-funded DAV (Disabled American Veterans) transportation vans to help veterans get to VA Medical Centers.Veteran
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Housing Assistance Program Grant
North Dakota veterans and their families facing housing-related hardship can receive a grant to help cover housing deposits, rent, or other approved housing costs.VeteranDependent
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Veterans Home Loan Assistance
North Dakota has appropriated $500,000 through the Veterans Postwar Trust Fund specifically to prevent and eliminate veteran homelessness in the state.Veteran
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Military Pay State Income Tax Deduction
North Dakota active duty military members, National Guard members, and reservists can subtract all of their military pay from their North Dakota taxable income.Active DutyVeteran
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Disabled Veteran Property Tax Credit
North Dakota veterans with a service-connected disability of 50% or greater get a property tax credit that reduces the taxable value of their home.Veteran
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Hardship Assistance Grant
North Dakota veterans, their spouses, and un-remarried surviving spouses facing financial strain can apply for needs-based grants funded by interest earned from the state's Veterans Postwar Trust Fund.VeteranDependent
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DAV License Plates
North Dakota veterans with a 100% service-connected disability (or qualifying under Public Law 79-663) can get Disabled American Veteran (DAV) specialty license plates with no…Veteran
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Gold Star License Plates
Surviving spouses, parents, grandparents, siblings, and children of service members who died while serving on active duty during a time of military conflict can get North Dakota…Dependent
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Military Funeral
North Dakota provides free military funeral honors for all eligible veterans and current military members.free
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North Dakota Veterans Cemetery
North Dakota operates a state veterans cemetery in Mandan (adjacent to Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park) that provides free burial for eligible veterans and their spouses and dependents.free for veterans
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