South Carolina Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits South Carolina 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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Free Disability Hunting and Fishing License
South Carolina veterans who are SC residents for at least one year and are receiving disability benefits from the VA are entitled to a free combination hunting and fishing license.free
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SC Tuition Waiver for Children of Certain War
South Carolina provides a tuition waiver for children of certain military veterans applying to or enrolled in any SC state-supported college, university, or technical education school.Dependent
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In-State Tuition
South Carolina veterans or their dependents using GI Bill education benefits at any SC public college, university, or technical college receive in-state tuition rates regardless…VeteranDependent
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Military Spouse Professional License Reciprocity
Military spouses who relocate to South Carolina under official orders can receive a temporary professional or occupational license without having to re-qualify from scratch, as…Dependent
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State Government Veteran Hiring Preference
Honorably discharged veterans who receive federal employment preference are given hiring preference at all South Carolina state agencies and public universities.Veteran
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South Carolina employers who hire veterans into registered apprenticeship programs earn a state income tax credit, up to $3,000 in year one, $2,500 in year two, and $1,000 in year…
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Operation Palmetto Employment
South Carolina operates Operation Palmetto Employment, a dedicated state program connecting veterans to civilian employment opportunities.Veteran
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SC Department of Employment and Workforce
South Carolina's Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) runs a dedicated veteran services program that connects veterans with employment resources, job training,…Free
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Active Duty Continuing Education Requirement
South Carolina service members on active military duty are automatically exempt from continuing education requirements for any profession regulated by the SC Department of Labor,…Active Duty
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SC National Guard Annual Park Passport
Active members of the South Carolina National Guard can purchase the all-park annual passport for half price, receiving the same 50% discount as disabled and senior residents.Active DutyVeteran
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Specially Adapted Housing State Tax Exemption
South Carolina veterans who are paraplegic or have paralysis on one lateral half of their body due to brain injury qualify for a complete exemption from state, county, and…Veteran
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Property Tax Exemption on Home and Land
South Carolina totally and permanently disabled veterans can get a full property tax exemption on their primary residence and up to five adjoining acres, plus up to two private passenger vehicles.Veteran
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Vehicle Property Tax Exemption
Totally and permanently disabled veterans in South Carolina can also claim a property tax exemption on up to two privately owned or leased vehicles.Veteran
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Specially Adapted Housing Property Tax Exemption
South Carolina veterans who have lost the use of their lower extremities or have paralysis on one side of their body resulting from a brain injury are exempt from state, county,…Veteran
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Military Retirement Pay
All military retirement pay is completely exempt from South Carolina state income tax starting with tax year 2022.Retiree
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Disabled Veteran License Plate
South Carolina veterans whose vehicle bears a disabled veteran ("V" tag), Purple Heart, or Medal of Honor license plate are exempt from municipal parking meter fees statewide.Veteran
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Military Specialty License Plates
South Carolina issues military specialty license plates to eligible veterans and service members at little or no extra cost beyond regular registration fees.VeteranActive Duty
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SC DVA County Veterans Affairs Offices
South Carolina's 46 county Veterans Affairs offices provide free assistance to veterans and their families applying for state and federal benefits.free
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