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Ohio Veteran Benefits

State-level benefits Ohio gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.

10 benefits

Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program

Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP): Full Tuition

Current Ohio Army and Air National Guard members get 100% of their tuition covered at Ohio public colleges and universities, including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees,…
Active DutyVeteran
Federal .gov

Ohio War Orphan and Severely Disabled Veterans' Children Scholarship

Children (ages 16-24) of Ohio veterans killed in combat, or of veterans with at least a 60% service-connected disability rating, can receive tuition assistance for full-time…
Dependent
Federal .gov
Ohio GI Promise

Ohio GI Promise: Immediate In-State Tuition for Veterans

Veterans who move to Ohio and enroll in a public college or university are immediately considered Ohio residents for tuition purposes, no waiting period.
VeteranDependent
Official program
Ohio Veterans Homes

Ohio Veterans Homes: State Long-Term Care Facilities

Ohio operates two state-run long-term care campuses exclusively for wartime veterans: a 427-bed nursing home and 206-bed independent living facility in Sandusky, and a 168-bed nursing home in Georgetown.
Veteran
Federal .gov
Ohio Heroes Discounted Mortgage

Ohio Heroes Discounted Mortgage Rate: OHFA

Ohio veterans, active-duty members, and surviving spouses buying a home in Ohio can access a reduced mortgage interest rate through the Ohio Housing Finance Agency's Ohio Heroes program.
Free
VeteranActive Duty
Official program
Military License Plates

Military License Plates (No Annual Fee)

Ohio offers a range of military license plates, including plates for veterans, active-duty members, branches of service, POW/MIA, and Gold Star families, with no annual additional plate fee.
free
VeteranActive DutyDependent
Federal .gov
Military Injury Relief Fund

Military Injury Relief Fund (MIRF): Tax-Exempt Cash Payment for Combat Injuries

Ohio pays a one-time, tax-exempt cash payment to service members and veterans who were injured in combat (or diagnosed with post-traumatic stress) while serving after October 7, 2001.
VeteranActive Duty
Federal .gov
Free Driver License for 100% Service-Connected Disabled

Free Driver License for 100% Service-Connected Disabled Veterans

Ohio veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating get their driver license at no charge, including first issuance, renewal, and duplicate.
Veteran
Federal .gov
Ohio

Ohio: Free Concealed Handgun License for Veterans (Fee Waiver: Capped Annually)

Ohio law requires county sheriffs to waive the concealed handgun license (CHL) fee for applicants who are active-duty or reserve members of the U.S.
VeteranActive Duty
Federal .gov
Armed Forces Designation on Ohio Driver License or ID

Armed Forces Designation on Ohio Driver License or ID

Any veteran, active-duty member, or reservist can add a free "Armed Forces" emblem to their Ohio driver license or state ID card.
free
VeteranActive Duty
Federal .gov

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