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South Dakota Veteran Benefits

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

10 benefits

Reduced-Fee Hunting and Fishing License

Reduced-Fee Hunting and Fishing License: $10 Four-Year License for Disabled Veterans and POWs

South Dakota residents who are disabled veterans (with at least a 40% service-connected disability rating or VA Special Monthly Compensation) or former prisoners of war can…
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Free Tuition at State Universities and Technical Colleges

Free Tuition at State Universities and Technical Colleges: Combat-Era Veterans

South Dakota veterans who served on active duty in a combat zone or during certain conflict periods, and who have used up all federal education benefits, can attend any…
free for undergraduate courses
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Veterans Employment Assistance

Veterans Employment Assistance: DLR Priority Services for Veterans with Barriers

South Dakota's Department of Labor and Regulation provides priority employment services to veterans who have a significant barrier to employment.
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State Veterans Home

State Veterans Home: Skilled Nursing Care for Veterans

The Michael J.
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Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption

Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption: $150,000 off Assessed Home Value

The unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran who was permanently and totally disabled from a service-connected disability, or who died from a service-connected cause, can exempt…
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Paraplegic Veteran Full Property Tax Exemption

Paraplegic Veteran Full Property Tax Exemption: Complete Exemption for Wheelchair-Accessible Homes

Veterans with loss or loss of use of both lower extremities who own and occupy a home specifically designed for wheelchair access are fully exempt from all property taxes on that dwelling.
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Disabled Veteran License Plate

Disabled Veteran License Plate: $10 Annual Fee, No Registration Fee

Disabled veterans who qualify based on specific VA disability criteria can get a distinctive Disabled Veteran license plate for their vehicle for just $10 per year, with no regular registration fee charged.
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Veteran License Plate

Veteran License Plate: Honorably Discharged Veterans and Active Duty

Honorably discharged South Dakota veterans and active duty service members can get a distinctive Veteran license plate for their car or motorcycle, with their choice of branch of…
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Veterans Designation on Driver's License or State ID

Veterans Designation on Driver's License or State ID

South Dakota honorably discharged veterans can get a "Veteran" designation printed on their driver's license or state ID card at no extra cost.
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State Veterans Cemetery

State Veterans Cemetery: Burial for Veterans and Eligible Family Members

South Dakota operates a state veterans cemetery that provides burial services to eligible veterans and certain dependents.
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