STATE VETERAN BENEFITS Item# 47

What’s in it for you? Understanding the resources available for transitioning service members Provides benefits for you and the member while active

State Veterans Home ALL 50 states plus Puerto Rico Provide nursing home, domiciliary, or adult day care Costs based on income Currently adding homes to the states inventory

Veterans Cemeteries Not all states have state ran cemeteries Requirements vary by state

Property Tax Exemption Exemptions vary by state and county Could be required to renew annually Not all veterans qualify for the exemptions Qualifications include 10-100% disability rating, age of veteran, property value, etc.

Income Tax Exemptions Not all states have exemption Additional requirements may apply Some states DO NOT tax your retirement pay

Hunting & Fishing All states provide some discount No cost on leave NJ offers free to ALL Honorably discharged vets

State Jobs Points towards state exams Time towards retirement Preferred hire

Education Free state college for spouse and children Scholarship opportunities Montana= 100% tuition waived after G.I Bill is utilized State funded G.I. Bills

Resources http://www.nasdva.us/ https://www.va.gov/statedva.htm https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/state-veterans-benefits- directory.html https://www.cem.va.gov/cem/grants/state.asp?STATE=All https://www.veteransunited.com/futurehomeowners/veteran-property-tax- exemptions-by-state/