Pennsylvania Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Pennsylvania gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.
15 benefits
Educational Gratuity
Pennsylvania provides up to $500 per semester (up to eight semesters) for children of veterans who died in service or who are rated 100% permanently and totally disabled.Dependent
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PA National Guard Survivors' Tuition
When a Pennsylvania National Guard member dies while on state or federal active-duty orders, their surviving spouse and children receive a full tuition waiver at Pennsylvania…Dependent
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PA National Guard Educational Assistance Program
Pennsylvania National Guard members who commit to an additional six-year service obligation can receive up to 100% tuition coverage at any Pennsylvania state system university…up to 100%
Active DutyVeteran
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Pennsylvania CareerLink
Pennsylvania CareerLink offices across the state provide free priority employment services specifically for veterans, including job counseling, training referrals, job placement…free
VeteranActive Duty
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Military Family Relief Assistance Program
Pennsylvania's Military Family Relief Assistance Program provides emergency financial assistance to Pennsylvania National Guard members and their families during periods of state or federal active-duty service.free
Active DutyVeteranDependent
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Pennsylvania Veterans Homes
Pennsylvania operates six state-funded veterans homes offering long-term nursing care, skilled nursing, and assisted living for veterans and their spouses.VeteranDependent
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Disabled Veterans' Real Estate Tax Exemption
Pennsylvania's 100% permanently and totally service-connected disabled veterans can be fully exempt from all real estate taxes on their primary home.Veteran
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Pennsylvania Bar Association Wills for Heroes
The Pennsylvania Bar Association's Wills for Heroes program provides free basic estate planning documents, including wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, to…free
VeteranActive DutyDependent
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Veterans Temporary Assistance
Pennsylvania veterans and their families who fall into financial hardship can receive up to $1,600 in a 12-month period to cover basic necessities like food, shelter, fuel, clothing, and medical expenses.free
VeteranDependent
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Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension
Pennsylvania pays $150 per month to honorably discharged veterans who lost two or more limbs or suffered severe permanent paralysis of two or more limbs as a direct result of military service.Veteran
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Blind Veterans Pension
Pennsylvania pays $150 per month to honorably discharged veterans who became blind as a direct result of their military service.free
Veteran
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Operation
Pennsylvania awards honorary high school diplomas to World War II and Korean War veterans who left school early to serve their country before completing their secondary education.Veteran
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Any Pennsylvania veteran with an honorable or general-under-honorable discharge can add a "Veterans" designation to their driver's license or state ID card at no additional fee…
Veteran
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PA VETConnect
PA VETConnect is a free statewide database that connects veterans, family members, and veteran service professionals with every Pennsylvania state benefit, program, and service.free
VeteranActive DutyDependent
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Veterans' Trust Fund
The Veterans' Trust Fund (VTF) provides grants to veteran service organizations that in turn help Pennsylvania veterans and their families with housing, food, training, recovery, and financial needs.VeteranDependent
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