New Jersey Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits New Jersey gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.
18 benefits
NJ Disabled Veterans Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses
New Jersey resident veterans with any service-connected disability rating from the VA receive free hunting and fishing licenses, stamps, and permits, including deer, bear, and turkey permits.free
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NJ National Guard Free Tuition
Members of the New Jersey Army or Air National Guard can attend any New Jersey public college or university completely tuition-free for up to 16 undergraduate or graduate credits per semester.free for up to 16 undergraduate or graduate credits…
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NJ POW-MIA Tuition
Children of New Jersey veterans officially declared a prisoner of war (POW) or missing in action (MIA) after January 1, 1960 may receive free undergraduate college tuition at any…free
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NJ Civil Service Veterans Preference
New Jersey veterans who served during a qualifying war era and were honorably discharged receive absolute preference when applying for state civil service jobs, they are…Veteran
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NJ Veteran-Owned Business Certification and Set-Aside
New Jersey veterans who own at least 51% of a business can get certified as a Veteran-Owned Business (VOB) or Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (DVOB) through the state at no cost,…Veteran
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New Jersey veterans and active-duty military spouses applying for an initial educator certification receive a fee waiver for the application (one endorsement) and expedited review of their application.
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NJ Veterans Memorial Homes
New Jersey operates three state-funded nursing homes exclusively for eligible veterans at Paramus, Menlo Park (Edison), and Vineland.VeteranDependent
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NJ Veterans Haven North
Veterans Haven North in Glen Gardner (Hunterdon County) is a state-operated two-year transitional housing program for homeless veterans.free
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NJ Veterans Haven South
Veterans Haven South in Winslow Township (Camden County) is a state-operated transitional housing program for homeless veterans that focuses on psychological, social, and vocational rehabilitation.free
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NJ Income Tax Exemption
New Jersey honorably discharged veterans can claim a $6,000 exemption on their state income tax return each year.Veteran
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NJ Veterans Property Tax Deduction
New Jersey resident veterans who served during a qualifying war period and were honorably discharged can receive a $250 annual deduction on their property taxes.Veteran
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NJ Catastrophic Entitlement
New Jersey resident wartime veterans with a permanent service-connected disability that resulted in one of several catastrophic conditions (loss of sight, amputation of both hands…Veteran
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NJ Wounded Warrior Caregivers Tax Credit
New Jersey offers a state income tax credit for family members who serve as caregivers to Wounded Warriors with a service-connected disability.Dependent
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NJ Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery
The Brigadier General William C.free
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NJ Disabled Veteran Free Vehicle Registration
New Jersey service-disabled veterans who received a free automobile from the U.S.free
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NJ Disabled Veteran and Purple Heart Parking Meter Exemption
New Jersey disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients displaying a special MVC-issued placard may park at municipal parking meters for free for up to 24 hours.free for up to 24 hours
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NJ Military and Veterans Specialty License Plates
New Jersey offers a range of specialty license plates for veterans and military at reduced or no cost, including plates for Disabled American Veterans ($15), Combat Infantryman…free
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NJ TRANSIT
Active duty military, reservists, National Guard, retired military, and their dependents can ride NJ TRANSIT trains, buses, and light rail at reduced (50% off) fares by showing a…50% off
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