Nebraska Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Nebraska 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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Nebraska Game and Parks
Nebraska resident disabled veterans rated 50% or more service-connected, or 100% disabled non-service-connected receiving a VA pension, can receive a Lifetime Annual Small Game…Veteran
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Nebraska Waiver of Tuition
Children and spouses of eligible veterans can have 100% of tuition charges and tuition-related fees waived at University of Nebraska campuses, Nebraska state colleges, and Nebraska community colleges.Dependent
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Reservist Tuition Credit
Nebraska residents who are enlisted members of a Nebraska-based unit of the Active Selected Reserve may receive a 75% tuition credit (50% for graduate or professional degrees) at…Active DutyVeteran
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Nebraska private employers can voluntarily register a veterans' preference hiring policy with the state, giving them safe harbor from equal employment opportunity challenges when…
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Nebraska waives continuing education and renewal requirements for licensed realtors who are active-duty military for up to three years.
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Nebraska Veterans' Homes
Nebraska operates four state veterans' homes providing long-term nursing care, assisted living, and domiciliary care for eligible veterans and their spouses.VeteranDependent
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Vets Get Pets
Nebraska veterans can receive up to $350 reimbursement of pet adoption fees when adopting a pet through a shelter or rescue licensed by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.Veteran
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Disabled Veteran Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption
Disabled and/or blind Nebraska veterans will be able to exempt one personally-owned vehicle from the Motor Vehicle Tax and Motor Vehicle Fee starting January 1, 2026.Veteran
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Nebraska Homestead Exemption
Nebraska disabled veterans who are 100% service-connected disabled may have their home's entire assessed value exempted from property taxes.Veteran
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Nebraska State Veterans Service Office
Nebraska veterans and their families can work with state-employed Veterans Service Officers at no cost to file VA benefits claims, appeals, and access other federal and state benefits.Free
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Veteran Designation on Nebraska Driver's License or ID Card
Nebraska veterans can have a "Veteran" designation printed on their Nebraska driver's license or state ID card.Veteran
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Military Honor License Plates
Nebraska veterans and active-duty service members can get specially designed Military Honor license plates for their vehicle, recognizing service in specific branches or receipt of campaign medals.VeteranActive Duty
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Disabled Veteran License Plates
Nebraska veterans with at least 10% service-connected disability can get Disabled Veteran license plates for their vehicle.Veteran
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Nebraska Veterans Aid (NVA) Fund
Nebraska veterans, their spouses, and dependents can receive emergency financial help when a hardship disrupts their normal way of living and other resources aren't immediately available.VeteranDependent
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Nebraska DD-214 Repository
Nebraska veterans can store a copy of their military discharge papers (DD-214) with the state for free.free
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Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance
Nebraska veterans and their eligible dependents can receive burial at no cost at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.Free
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Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island
Nebraska veterans and eligible dependents can receive burial at no cost at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island.Free
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Nebraska Veterans' Registry
Veterans can register with the Nebraska Veterans' Registry to unlock multiple state benefits including the veteran designation on their driver's license, Military Honor License…Free
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