Student Veteran Resources

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1 Student Veteran Resources Marine and Family Programs, Personal & Professional Development, Education & Career Services. You can reach us at /7160 or take a look at the programs we offer by visiting our website at:

2 Student Veterans of America Overview Today's veterans face tremendous obstacles in their path of attaining a college degree. These challenges range from a missing sense of camaraderie to a lack of understanding by university faculty and peers. When coupled with the visible and invisible wounds of war, a college degree seems to be an elusive goal for men and women returning from military service. Student Veterans of America (SVA) makes that goal a reality. Mission To provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation. Vision All veterans will succeed in higher education, achieve their academic goals, and gain meaningful employment. Over 500 chapters in 50 states and 2 foreign countries (France & Italy) Helps students reintegrate into campus life and succeed academically Scholarships in Science, Technology, Math & Engineering Internship Support Program provides financial support to students who accept unpaid internships For more information, visit You can also follow us on Facebook Q at or Twitter * at

3 State Veterans Programs Many states and territories operate their own offices for veterans, separate from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. Many states offer their own benefits, including some related to education. Here are some benefits offered by different states. This is not an all inclusive list. If your state has its own Veterans Department, visit your state's website. For all state VA departments, visit Alaska: State Hiring Preference for Veterans. Discount on purchase of state land for residential and recreational purposes. State Veterans Mortgage program. Military credit toward state retirement. For more information, visit benefits.htm Alabama: Education: Children and Spouses of Wartime Veterans with 20% disability rating or higher, and resided in Alabama for at least one year prior to initial entry into active service, may receive certain education benefits. Children receive 5 years of education at state supported institutions of higher learning and technical schools without having to pay tuition, required textbooks, or laboratory fees. Spouse may receive up to 3 years of education at state supported institutions of higher learning and technical schools. Military Retiree Income Tax Exemption. Hiring preference for state jobs. For more information, visit Arkansas: Hiring preference for state jobs. Income Tax Exemption for Active Duty Residents ($9000) and Retired ($6000). For more information, visit California: Education: College Tuition Fee Waivers for Children of Disabled Veterans, 0% or higher (0% is an actual disability rating and not the same as not having a disability). Education: Waiver so veterans can qualify for in-state tuition and establish residency. This is a benefit for veterans who resided in California for at least one year prior to separation from active duty. Education: Out-of-State Tuition Waiver for children and spouses of active duty members stationed in California. Veterans Preference in California Civil Service Exams, CALVET Farm and Home Loan Program. For more information, visit

4 Colorado: Tax exemption for $20,000 of pay for military retirees. State Civil Service Veterans Preference. For more information, visit Connecticut: Education: Waiver of tuition for wartime veterans at state supported universities, colleges, and technical schools. $1500 of Property Tax exemption for those who served at least 90 days during wartime. For more information, visit Delaware: State Employment Veterans Preference. Retirees, $2000 of pension tax exempt if under 60; $12,500 if over 60. For more information, visit Florida: Education: Waiver of tuition for undergraduate programs at state supported colleges and universities for Veterans who received one of the following awards: Purple Heart, Bronze Star with "V" Device, Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit with "V" Device, Silver Star, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Medal of Honor. State Civil Service Preference for Wartime and Disabled Veterans who are Florida residents. For more information: Georgia: Free Veterans Driver's License, valid for 8 years, for wartime veterans who were Georgia residents for at least two years prior to application, Wartime and Disabled Veterans preferences for state civil service. For more information: Hawaii: State Civil Service Preference for Veterans. For more information: Idaho: State Civil Service Preference for Veterans. Military Retirees - Certain state income tax deductions for military retired pay. For more Information:

5 Illinois: Education: The Illinois Veteran Grant (1VG) Program pays tuition and certain fees at all Illinois state-supported colleges, universities and community colleges for Illinois residents. Hunting and Fishing Licenses at no fee for those with a 10% disability rating or higher. For more information: Indiana: Education: Free Tuition for children of disabled wartime veterans, at state supported colleges and universities, for 80% or higher disability rating. 20% reduction for Tuition of children for veterans with less the 80% disability rating. Must have enlisted in Indiana or resided in Indiana at least 5 years before application. For more information: Iowa: Home Owner Grant of $5000. Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License for 0% or higher disability rating (0% is an actual disability rating and not the same as not having a disability). For more information: Louisiana: Veterans Preference for State Civil Service For more information: Massachusetts: Education: Veterans Upward Bound Prep Program for Vets. Veterans Preference for State Civil Service. For more information: Mississippi: Veterans Home Purchase Board - low interest mortgages for existing homes and to pay off construction loans for new home. Employment Preference State Civil Service For more information: Missouri: Veterans Preference for State Civil Service. Retirees: Beginning Jan 1, 2010,15% of a military pension income will be exempt from state taxes. This tax deduction will increase 15% annually until Jan 1, 2016, when all military pension income will be tax free. For more information:

6 Nevada: State Civil Service Preference For more information: New Hampshire: No fees for entry to state parks for disabled veterans. For more information: New Jersey: State civil service preference for veterans who served during time of war. For more information: New Mexico: Education: Automatic in-state tuition for all veterans using a federal education benefit - even if not residents of New Mexico. Dependent Family members are eligible for the benefit too. $4000 reduction in the taxable value of their real property for county taxation purposes. State Civil Service Veterans Preference. For more information: New York: Education: Tuition Assistance Award of up to $4287 per year. Some Property Tax Exemptions. Entry Level state job placement for disabled wartime veterans. For more information: North Carolina: State Civil Service Veterans Preference. For more information: Ohio: Education: Ohio Gl Promise authorizes the Chancellor of Board of Regents to deem qualified veterans as Ohio residents for the purpose of qualifying for the in-state tuition rate. To qualify, veterans must meet the following requirements: 1) eligible for Gl Bill benefits, 2) moving to and remaining domiciled in Ohio, 3) participating in an approved community service or cooperative education internship program. For more information on how you as an out-of-state veteran can qualify for in-state tuition at Ohio colleges and universities, phone or efaes@regents.state.oh.us Retirees - Military Retiree pay is exempt from state taxes. For more information: Oklahoma: Veterans with 30% disability rating or more are exempt for state civil service exams.

7 Retirees - up to $10,000 of military retiree pension exempt from state tax. For more information: & Benefits/index.html Oregon: State Civil Service Preference. For more information: South Carolina: Military Service retirement credit for state jobs. Retiree Pay - First $3000 exempt if under 65; First $10,000 exempt 65 and older. For more information: Tennessee: Veterans Preference State Employment. Credit for Military Service for State employment retirement. Free Hunting and Fishing License for Disabled Veterans with rating of 30% or more. For more information: Texas: Education: The Texas Hazlewood Act provides qualified veterans with an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition and fee exemptions at state supported colleges or universities - if all federal benefits are exhausted Education: Effective for fall 2009, dependent children of military service members who are deployed in a combat zone outside the United States, are eligible for an exemption from the payment of tuition only (not fees). An eligible child must be a Texas resident and be able to provide proof of his or her parent's military service orders for the relevant semester or academic term. Education: Unused Hazelwood Act benefits may be transferred to a child under certain conditions. Employment Preference for Wartime Veterans Non-retired Veterans can apply military service to state job retirement. For more information: Utah: Education: Purple Heart Recipients may have tuition waived at state supported institutions of higher learning for Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. Disabled Veteran Property Tax Abatement for 10% disability rating or higher. Purple Heart Recipients are exempt from certain auto licensing, auto registration, and automobile tax fees. For more information: Vermont:

8 Veterans Recognition Auto License Plates at no additional fee. For more information: Virgin Islands (U.S.): Education: Free Tuition at University of the Virgin Islands Veterans Home Loans with 4% Interest rate, maximum of $95,000, for residents of U.S. Virgin Islands. Veterans Preference on Virgin Islands Civil Service Exams. Opportunity to Acquire a Taxi Medallion required for operating a taxi in the Virgin Islands. Free Emergency Ambulance Service. Free License Tags. Assistance with off-island travel for non-service connected medical appointments. For more information: West Virginia: Education: Veterans Reeducation Act offers Tuition Assistance to Veterans who have exhausted all Gl Bill benefits and need a new vocation due to displacement or unemployment. Purple Heart Car Tags for a one-time fee of $10. State Civil Service preference for Wartime Veterans For more information: fed.htm Wisconsin: Education: "Wisconsin Gl Bill" is a state program granting veterans remission of tuition for state institutions of higher learning. The benefit is for undergraduate and graduate levels. Unlike the Gl Bill, there is no time limit. Education: Spouse and children of disabled veterans with disability rating of 30% or higher also receive remission of tuition at state institutions of higher learning. There is a time limit (cut-off date) for spouses and children. State Civil Service Preference for Veterans who served during wartime and other conflicts. For more information, visit: Wyoming: Education: Wyoming provides 10 free semesters of tuition and fees for overseas combat Veterans at the Wyoming Community Colleges or the University of Wyoming. For more information: