Funding for veterans

Who it is for

Active-duty service members, including Guard and Reserve members called to active duty, and their families, when a deployment, military-related activity, or injury caused an unexpected financial hardship.

Focus: National Guard and Reserve

How to apply

1. Gather proof of the hardship and the bills you need help with.
2. Apply online through the VFW Unmet Needs application portal linked from the program page.

Who it is for

Active-duty service members and veterans who are struggling to make ends meet, especially during a deployment or while dealing with a wound, illness, or injury connected to their service.

How to apply

1. Create an account on the My Operation Homefront portal linked from the program page.
2. Submit the assistance application with documentation of your hardship.

Who it is for

Active-duty Soldiers, retired Soldiers, Guard and Reserve Soldiers on active-duty orders of 30 days or more, surviving spouses and children of Soldiers who died, and their dependents. No prior donation is required.

Focus: National Guard and Reserve, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Apply online anytime through the AER assistance page.
2. You can also apply in person through your unit or an AER office on post.

Who it is for

Veterans, service members, and their families facing a temporary financial hardship caused by a service-related incident or a medical problem. Both pre-9/11 and post-9/11 veterans can apply.

How to apply

1. Start an application at usacares.org/get-help.
2. You will be asked for your state and service era, then guided through the request.

Who it is for

Post-9/11 veterans who were injured during ground service in Iraq or Afghanistan, have a VA disability rating of 30 percent or higher for that injury, were honorably discharged, are in a financial emergency, and have not received help from this group before.

Focus: Post-9/11 veterans, Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Read the eligibility criteria on the program page.
2. Submit the online emergency aid request form.

Who it is for

Service members and veterans discharged under honorable conditions who deployed, plus their families and survivors. The service member needs an Arizona connection: Arizona as home of record, Arizona National Guard membership at the time of deployment, deployment from an Arizona military installation, or proof of 12 months of continuous Arizona residency. The hardship must be tied to the military service.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Gather your DD214, two months of bank statements, two months of pay stubs, the past due or upcoming bills you need help with, and your VA decision and rating letter.
2. Complete the online MFRF grant application on the ADVS website and upload the required documents; incomplete applications are not processed.
3. Regular applications are reviewed at monthly advisory committee meetings, and approved checks are mailed to your vendors within 30 to 45 days; approved one-time emergency requests are paid within 5 to 10 business days.

Who it is for

Nonprofit veterans service organizations in Colorado that are nationally recognized by Congress and hold 501(c)(19) or 501(c)(23) status (nationally recognized 501(c)(4) veterans organizations can also qualify). This is not a grant an individual veteran applies for directly; it funds organizations that then serve veterans.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is a nationally recognized veterans service organization with 501(c)(19), 501(c)(23), or qualifying 501(c)(4) status
2. Watch for the annual online grant portal opening (recently mid-January) and read the current year's VTF Grantee Handbook on the grants page
3. Submit the online application before the posted deadline (recently late March); late applications are not accepted

Who it is for

Colorado nonprofits with 501(c) tax-exempt status (other than the 501(c)(19)/(23) organizations covered by the separate Veterans Trust Fund) and government agencies running programs that directly help veterans and their dependents in Colorado. This is not a grant an individual veteran applies for directly; it funds organizations that then serve veterans.

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is a Colorado-registered nonprofit with qualifying 501(c) status, or a government entity, running a program that directly helps veterans
2. Read the current year's VAG Grantee Handbook posted on the grants page for program rules
3. Submit the online application before the posted deadline (recently late March); late applications are not accepted

Who it is for

Connecticut resident veterans who were honorably discharged and served at least 90 days of active duty during a recognized wartime period (WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Lebanon, Grenada, Earnest Will, or Panama), or who were discharged early for a service-connected disability. Assistance can extend to a spouse living with the veteran and to natural or adopted children under 18 living with the veteran.

How to apply

1. Contact a Fund Representative or Veterans Aid Investigator in your town (ask your local American Legion Post or your Town/City Clerk for the name and contact info, or check the fund's town-by-town volunteer directory).
2. Meet with the representative, who helps you fill out the application and tells you what documents you need (DD-214, photo ID, Social Security numbers, income and asset records, and similar).
3. Sign and submit the application. If you are incapacitated or hospitalized, a spouse, adult child, parent, guardian, or someone with power of attorney can sign for you.

Who it is for

Connecticut veterans who were honorably discharged, served at least 90 days of active duty during a wartime period, and meet the state's income limits (also available to qualifying survivors).

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Make sure your DD-214 (discharge paper) is filed with your Town Clerk before October 1.
2. File Form M-59a with your town's Assessor's office if you want the income-qualified additional exemption; this must be refiled every two years, between February 1 and October 1.

Who it is for

Delaware veterans and their families who live in Delaware, have an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions, and are facing a documented emergency financial hardship.

How to apply

1. Download the fillable PDF application from the Office of Veterans Services website.
2. Gather your DD-214, a valid Delaware driver's license or state ID, bills showing the hardship, two recent pay stubs, and two recent bank statements.
3. Email the completed application and documents to DOS_OVS@delaware.gov, or drop it off in person at the New Castle, Kent, or Sussex county office.

Who it is for

Florida veterans facing an urgent financial hardship such as a rent, utility, or transportation crisis.

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Go to helpflvets.org and find the Emergency Financial Assistance section.
2. Follow the link to Project VetRelief's financial assistance application.
3. Apply for help with the specific urgent expense, such as rent, a utility bill, or transportation.

Who it is for

Hawaii resident veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA and a discharge that was not dishonorable. Applies to one vehicle.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Bring your Hawaii driver's license, current car registration, and a current VA decision letter showing your 100% disability rating to any OVS office.
2. OVS staff writes you an exemption letter on the spot.
3. Take that letter to the DMV when you pay your registration fee to get the $45 taken off.

Who it is for

Veterans in Honolulu County who are totally disabled from an injury or condition connected to their active duty service, for the home they own and live in. Also covers their unmarried surviving spouse.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Fill out Form E-8-10.5 and get a physician's certificate confirming your disability.
2. Submit both to the Real Property Assessment Division, either online or in person at the Bethel Street or Kapolei office.
3. File Form E-8-10.5A each year afterward to keep the exemption going.

Who it is for

Iowa veterans and their families who need help with a service-related hardship, in one of the covered areas above.

How to apply

1. Find your County Veterans Service Officer using the state's service locator map.
2. Meet with your CVSO to explain your need and gather supporting documents.
3. Your CVSO submits the request; the Iowa Veterans Commission approves fund expenditures.

Who it is for

Service members or veterans seriously injured in a combat or hazardous-duty area after September 11, 2001, who are still receiving medical treatment or rehab for that injury.

Focus: Post-9/11 veterans, Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Download the Injured Veterans Grant application from the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs website.
2. Gather supporting records, such as your DD-214 or medical evacuation records.
3. Submit the application to the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs; a County Veterans Service Officer can help.

Who it is for

Veterans who served during a qualifying conflict and were Illinois residents for 12 months before entering service. The Global War on Terrorism Bonus requires service on or after September 11, 2001, at least 30 straight days or 60 total days overseas or at sea, a qualifying campaign medal, and an honorable discharge. Older bonuses exist for Vietnam, Korea, the Persian Gulf, and World War II.

Focus: Post-9/11 veterans, Vietnam era veterans, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Complete the online War Bonus Application (DocuSign) linked from the agency's compensation benefits page.
2. Have your DD-214 and proof of your qualifying campaign medal ready.

Who it is for

Government agencies, veterans' organizations, and nonprofit tax-exempt groups in Illinois that serve veterans in need or want to expand into veteran services. Individual veterans do not apply directly; they benefit through funded organizations.

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Register your organization in the state GATA system and the AmpliFund Illinois grantee portal, and make sure you have a federal tax ID and SAM.gov registration.
2. Submit the online application through AmpliFund during one of the quarterly application windows.
3. The Grant Authorization Committee reviews applications each quarter and the IDVA Director gives final approval.

Who it is for

Indiana resident veterans with an eligible discharge who can show genuine financial hardship. Household income must be no more than 2 times the federal poverty guidelines.

How to apply

1. Gather proof of income, the bills you need help with, your discharge papers, and a short statement letter explaining the hardship.
2. Apply online, or send the printable application by mail, by email to MFRF@dva.in.gov, by fax to 317-232-7721, or in person at the Indiana Veterans Center in Indianapolis.
3. Send in all required documents within 30 days of applying, or the request may be closed. Your County Veteran Service Officer can prepare the application with you for free.

Who it is for

Kansas veterans who were honorably discharged, have a service-connected disability rating of 50% or more, own and live in their Kansas home, meet the household income limit (household income of $58,041 or less for the 2025 tax year), and whose home was worth $350,000 or less in the year they first qualified. Surviving spouses of a qualifying disabled veteran can keep receiving it until they remarry.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Gather your federal Form 1040 (pages 1-2) and your original VA Disability Determination Letter showing your disability date and rating of 50% or more.
2. File Form K-40SVR through Kansas WebFile (free), through tax software, or by paper mail to the Department of Revenue.
3. Wait for processing, which normally takes 20 to 24 weeks; choose direct deposit if filing electronically to get the refund faster.

Who it is for

Kansas resident veterans who were honorably discharged and are certified by the VA as 100% disabled or as totally disabled/unemployable due to a permanent, service-connected condition. Surviving spouses of a veteran who met these qualifications and died on or after July 1, 2026 can also qualify, until they remarry.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get your DD Form 214 and either your VA Award Letter or VA Benefit Summary Letter showing your 100% or unemployable rating.
2. Apply online through the Kansas Department of Revenue's application system for faster processing, or mail in paper Form K-97.
3. Once approved, use your Disabled Veteran Sales Tax Exemption Certificate Card at checkout on qualifying purchases; renew the card every 3 years.

Who it is for

Veterans with a general or honorable discharge who need help paying rent or utility bills right now and meet income limits based on family size (from about $31,300 a year for a single veteran up to about $86,300 for a veteran with five dependents).

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 424-3838, or contact KDVA Homeless Veteran Program Administrator Tracye Estes at 502-401-6154, to start the process.
2. Gather your DD-214 discharge papers, a photo ID, proof of income, and your utility bill or a letter from your landlord showing the amount owed.
3. Submit the Veteran Grant Application and all documents to kdvafinancialassist@ky.gov. Processing takes about 5 to 7 days, and payment follows in another 5 to 7 business days.

Who it is for

Louisiana veterans with an honorable discharge and current Louisiana National Guard or Reserve members in good standing who are Louisiana residents, plus their immediate family members.

Focus: National Guard and Reserve

How to apply

1. Fill out the online application or download the fillable PDF application from the LDVA website.
2. Gather required documents: DD214, proof of Louisiana residency, income verification, and bills or repair estimates showing the hardship.
3. Submit the complete application by email to holly.talley@la.gov, by fax to (225) 219-5590, or by mail to LDVA, ATTN: MFA Administrator, PO Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095.

Who it is for

Massachusetts veterans (and their dependents) with limited income and assets who need help covering basic living costs. You generally need an honorable discharge and either 180 days of regular active duty or 90 days of active duty during a wartime period. A local Veterans' Service Officer reviews your specific situation.

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Use the online Chapter 115 benefits estimator on the EOVS site to get a sense of whether you may qualify.
2. Look up the Veterans' Service Officer for your city or town using the office locator on the same site.
3. Meet with your local Veterans' Service Officer, who will help you gather documents and file the actual application.

Who it is for

Maryland veterans, surviving spouses, and Maryland National Guard members facing a financial hardship. The program page does not post the specific income or discharge requirements; call the number below to ask if you qualify before you apply.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families, National Guard and Reserve

How to apply

1. Check the Financial Support page on veterans.maryland.gov before applying. As of this verification, the fund had paused new applications while it worked through a backlog of existing requests.
2. If applications are open, complete the online or paper Veterans Trust Fund application and submit proof of the bill or hardship as instructed on the page.
3. Call 410-260-3838 or 866-793-1577 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) with questions or for help completing the application.

Who it is for

Maine resident veterans with an Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions discharge who are facing a hardship that puts them at risk of losing food, shelter, or safety.

How to apply

1. Call Fedcap - Veterans Forward at 844-653-0316, or email your completed application to help@maineveteransforward.org
2. Or apply directly online through the Fedcap Veterans Forward financial assistance form at fedcapmaine.org/veterans/financial-assistance-form
3. You can also call the Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services at 207-287-7020 for help getting connected

Who it is for

Maine resident veterans who either served during a federally recognized war period (or received an expeditionary medal) and are 62 or older or receiving a total disability pension from the U.S. government, or who are receiving a service-connected total disability pension. Veterans with a federal specially-adapted-housing grant qualify regardless of age or disability status.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Get the Property Tax Exemption Application for veterans from your town or city assessor's office
2. Gather proof of your discharge: a copy of your DD-214 or similar discharge paper, a VA benefit summary letter, or VA Form 20-5455
3. File the completed application and documents with your local Assessor's office by April 1

Who it is for

Michigan veterans with an honorable discharge (or general under honorable conditions) who served 180 days of active duty during a wartime period, or served 180 days of active duty and earned an Armed Forces or Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, or who were separated for a service-caused disability after at least one day of wartime service. Peacetime veterans age 65 and older with 180 days of service can apply under the 65+ Peacetime Program, starting any time in the year they turn 65. Dependents of an eligible veteran can apply in certain circumstances.

How to apply

1. Gather your DD-214 or discharge papers, proof of Michigan residence, proof of income, the bills you need help with, and evidence you tried other agencies first.
2. Contact the MVTF county committee serving your county, or call 1-800-MICH-VET (1-800-642-4838) to get connected.
3. Submit your application to the committee; it reviews and decides, and you can appeal to the MVTF board if denied.

Who it is for

Minnesota veterans who have lived in the state for at least 30 days and cannot work at their usual job for 30 days or more because of a disability. Unmarried surviving spouses can apply within one year of the veteran's death. The program looks at income and assets, so it is meant for people with real financial need.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Contact your County Veterans Service Officer. They help you apply for free.
2. Bring documentation of the disability and your income and assets.

Who it is for

Minnesota veterans and their dependents facing a financial hardship who can show they will be stable going forward once they get this one-time help. Because it is once per lifetime, it is meant for a real crisis, not ongoing support.

Focus: Homeless or at risk, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Contact your County Veterans Service Officer (find yours at macvso.org or call 1-888-546-5838) and ask about the Veteran's Relief Grant.
2. Work with the CVSO to show the hardship, list the vendors who would be paid, and explain how you will stay stable after this one-time help.
3. MDVA reviews the request case by case and pays any approved amount directly to your chosen vendors.

Who it is for

Missouri National Guard members, or Missouri residents serving in another reserve branch, and their families, when the member has served at least 30 consecutive days of active duty since September 11, 2001 and the household is facing financial hardship. If the member has already left active duty, you generally need to apply within 120 days of release, though this can be waived. Senior officers (above pay grade O-3 or W-2 at mobilization) are generally not eligible.

Focus: National Guard and Reserve

How to apply

1. Call the Missouri National Guard family assistance line at (888) 526-6664 to request an application from the MMFRF coordinator.
2. Gather your activation orders, a military pay statement and a civilian pay record, and a copy of the bill or expense you need help with.
3. Submit the complete application. Grants are reviewed by a panel and paid directly to you.

Who it is for

Missouri residents who are 100 percent disabled as a result of military service, within the income limits. For homeowners who occupied their home all year, household income must be $30,000 or less if single or $34,000 or less if married filing combined. For renters and part-year owners, the limits are $27,200 if single and $29,200 if married filing combined. When you are a 100 percent service-connected disabled veteran, you do not count your VA payments toward household income. Renters whose landlord does not pay property taxes do not qualify.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Check that you meet the 100 percent service-connected disability and income requirements, and gather a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs confirming your disability rating.
2. Complete Form MO-PTC (Property Tax Credit Claim) and check Box B for a 100 percent military service disability. If you also file a Missouri income tax return, use Form MO-PTS attached to Form MO-1040 instead.
3. File online through MyTax Missouri or mail the form to the Department of Revenue. For questions, email PropertyTaxCredit@dor.mo.gov.

Who it is for

North Dakota veterans, their spouses, and un-remarried surviving spouses who can show financial need and meet residency, income, and asset limits.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Find your local County or Tribal Veterans Service Officer through the ND Department of Veterans Affairs website.
2. Meet with the officer to review your situation and gather proof of need, residency, income, and assets.
3. The officer helps you complete and submit the application; many approved costs are paid directly to the provider.

Who it is for

North Dakota veterans and un-remarried surviving spouses of veterans.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Contact your local County or Tribal Veterans Service Officer.
2. Complete the Veterans Aid Loan application with the officer's help.
3. Ask the officer about full eligibility rules, approved uses, and repayment terms before you sign.

Who it is for

Veterans who served on active duty (not just training) and were discharged honorably or under honorable conditions, plus their spouses and dependents. Also covers veterans who died from their service, and certain U.S. citizens who served with allied forces.

How to apply

1. Contact your County Veterans Service Officer (find yours through the NDVA county office directory) or call the State Service Office at 402-420-4021.
2. Bring proof of the emergency (bills, eviction notice, etc.) and discharge paperwork (DD-214) to your appointment.
3. The officer submits the application on your behalf to the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Who it is for

New Hampshire resident veterans who served at least 90 days on active duty and were honorably discharged (or continue serving), and their spouses or surviving spouses. A bigger credit applies to veterans with a VA service-connected total disability rating. The applicant must own and live in the home and have lived in New Hampshire for at least a year before applying.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get Form PA-29 (Permanent Application for Property Tax Credits/Exemptions) from the NH Department of Revenue Administration website or your town's assessing office.
2. Fill it out and attach your DD-214 or equivalent discharge paperwork showing dates of service and character of discharge.
3. File it with your city or town assessing office by April 15 of the year you want the credit.

Who it is for

New Hampshire veterans (or their surviving spouse, children, or parents if the veteran has died) who were New Hampshire residents at the time they entered service, were honorably discharged, and earned the Vietnam Service Medal or Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam era), the Southwest Asia Service Medal (Persian Gulf War), or the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, or Afghanistan Campaign Medal (GWOT).

Focus: Vietnam era veterans, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Call the NH Division of Veterans Services at 603-624-9230 (or the statewide number 1-800-622-9230) to ask about the bonus program and request the application.
2. Provide your DD-214 or equivalent showing honorable discharge and the qualifying campaign medal.
3. Submit the completed application to the Division of Veterans Services for certification and payment.

Who it is for

New Jersey residents with a permanent service-connected disability rating from wartime service for one of seven severe conditions, including loss of sight, loss of both hands or both feet or one of each, paralysis on one side of the body, paralysis of both legs, permanent loss of use of both legs from osteochondritis, multiple sclerosis affecting both feet or legs, or quadriplegia. Surviving spouses who were receiving the benefit with the veteran can continue it.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Download the application form from the agency's benefits page.
2. Apply through the Veterans Benefits Bureau: 888-865-8387 or vbb@dva.nj.gov.

Who it is for

Veterans who are legally blind (20/200 vision or worse in the better eye with glasses, or a very narrow field of vision) and live in New York State. The blindness does not need to be caused by military service. You generally need at least 90 days of active duty during a wartime period, or less if discharged for a service-connected disability. Unremarried surviving spouses of qualifying blind wartime veterans can also apply.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Complete the Blind Annuity Application and the Report of Legal Blindness forms linked from the program page.
2. Mail the forms to the Department of Veterans' Services as instructed on the page.

Who it is for

Family members who paid part or all of the funeral or burial costs for a service member who was a New York resident at death, or who was in the New York Army or Air National Guard when called to the active duty during which they died. The death must have occurred in a combat zone, while receiving hazardous duty pay, or from wounds sustained in those conditions.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Complete the Supplemental Burial Allowance application, available from DVS or by calling 1-888-838-7697.
2. Gather documents showing the circumstances of death, New York residency or National Guard status, your relationship to the service member, the funeral costs you paid, and any federal VA burial benefits already received.
3. Submit the application and documents to the Department of Veterans' Services; a Veterans Benefits Advisor can help you file at no cost.

Who it is for

Current Ohio residents who were injured in combat while serving after October 7, 2001, or who were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress related to a combat action while serving after that date. Family members can apply on behalf of a service member who died or cannot apply themselves. You must live in Ohio at the time you apply.

Focus: Post-9/11 veterans, Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Download and complete the application from the program page, or pick one up at your county veterans service office.
2. Attach the documents listed on page two of the application, including a copy of your DD-214 (it does not need to be certified or notarized).
3. Send in the application and allow six to eight weeks for processing. Call (216) 522-3696 or email MIRF@dvs.ohio.gov with questions.

Who it is for

Veterans and their family members in Ohio who are having money troubles and need short-term help. Each county sets its own rules and assistance levels.

How to apply

1. Find your county's veterans service office in the ODVS directory at dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/find-a-cvso.
2. Call or visit the office and ask about short-term financial assistance.
3. Complete your county's application with the help of a service officer.

Who it is for

Oklahoma resident veterans with a permanent, 100% service-connected disability rating certified by the VA, and the unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran who qualified.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Confirm your 100% permanent service-connected disability rating with the VA.
2. Apply for the sales tax exemption permit online through the Oklahoma Taxpayer Access Point (OkTAP) portal on the Tax Commission site.
3. Show your exemption permit at the time of purchase to avoid paying sales tax, up to the $25,000 yearly limit ($1,000 for a qualifying surviving spouse).

Who it is for

Oregon veterans discharged under honorable conditions, and their unremarried surviving spouse, dependent child, or stepchild, who live in Oregon and have an immediate financial need. A veteran or family can only receive this grant once.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get the VS1024 application form from ODVA's website or your local Veteran Services Office.
2. Fill it out with a cover letter explaining how the assistance will help you and whether you've already reached out to other support services, plus supporting documents.
3. Turn it in to a Veteran Services Office or Veteran Advocate by the 10th of the month you want to apply.

Who it is for

Pennsylvania veterans discharged under honorable conditions, and unmarried surviving spouses of eligible veterans, who have a sudden financial hardship caused by something beyond their control, such as job loss, illness, or a disaster, and who are not already getting enough help from another state or federal agency.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Gather your DD Form 214, proof of Pennsylvania residency, and proof of your income, benefits, and expenses.
2. Contact the County Director of Veterans Affairs in the county where you live.
3. The county office helps you complete and submit the application at no charge.

Who it is for

Veterans who lived in Pennsylvania when they joined the military, were discharged honorably or under honorable conditions, and have severe service-connected vision loss (corrected vision of 3/60 or 10/200 or worse in the better eye, or a visual field narrowed to 20 degrees or less).

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Gather your DD Form 214, proof that Pennsylvania was your home when you entered the military, and your VA decision letter.
2. Contact the County Director of Veterans Affairs in the county where you live.
3. The county office helps you complete and submit the pension application for free.

Who it is for

Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard or a reserve component on active duty for 30 or more days, active duty members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, or Space Force, Guard or reserve members in good standing for up to three years after qualifying active duty, and some medically discharged former members. Certain close relatives of eligible service members may also qualify.

Focus: National Guard and Reserve

How to apply

1. Gather documentation of your military service and the financial hardship you are facing.
2. Complete the MFRAP application and mail it to DMVA MFRAP, Building 9-26 FTIG, Annville, PA 17003-5002, or fax it to 717-861-9084.
3. A committee reviews eligibility and need. You can call 717-861-8910 or 1-866-292-7201 with questions.

Who it is for

Rhode Island veterans (and some surviving spouses and Gold Star parents) who served during a recognized wartime period or conflict and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, and who own the home where they live.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families, Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Bring your DD-214 (discharge paperwork) to your town or city tax assessor's office.
2. Ask the assessor for the veterans property tax exemption application and file it there.
3. Check the Rhode Island municipal finance list of exemptions by town to see your town's exact exemption amount, since it varies by town.

Who it is for

Veterans who lived in South Dakota for at least six months before starting active duty and who served on active duty during specific periods: August 2, 1990 to March 3, 1991 (any active service), March 4, 1991 to December 31, 1992 (combat-zone service only), January 1, 1993 to September 10, 2001 (combat-zone service only), or September 11, 2001 to present (any active service). Active duty for training does not count.

How to apply

1. Contact the SD Department of Veterans Affairs by phone (605-773-3269) or mail (SD Veterans Bonus, 425 E. Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501) to request the application form.
2. If living outside South Dakota, email jeri.smith@state.sd.us to get the application.
3. Complete the form and submit proof of qualifying service and South Dakota residency before active duty.

Who it is for

An honorably discharged veteran (or their spouse, widow, or widower) who was a South Dakota resident for one year before entering the military or one year before death, where the family does not have enough money to pay for the burial and funeral.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Contact your county or tribal Veterans Service Officer as soon as possible after the death.
2. Provide a signed statement (affidavit) that the family does not have enough money to cover burial and funeral costs.
3. Your VSO submits the application to the SD Department of Veterans Affairs office in Pierre.

Who it is for

Virginia homeowners who have been rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability and who live in the home as their principal residence, plus qualifying surviving spouses who have not remarried.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get your VA disability rating letter showing a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability rating.
2. Contact the commissioner of the revenue or assessor's office in the Virginia city or county where you own your home to get their application form.
3. Submit the application with your VA rating letter and proof that the home is your principal residence.

Who it is for

Low-income veterans (or their families) who live in Vermont and have an urgent, critical financial need.

How to apply

1. Call the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs at (888) 666-9844 (toll free in state) or (802) 828-3379.
2. Complete the application over the phone; it takes about 10 minutes.
3. Vermont residency is required, and staff can refer you to other programs if this one does not fit your situation.

Who it is for

Washington resident veterans who served on or after September 11, 2001, whose income is not enough to meet basic needs. You qualify if you served under honorable conditions, are eligible for federal VA benefits, or were discharged less than honorably solely because of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Focus: Post-9/11 veterans, Homeless or at risk, LGBTQ+ veterans

How to apply

1. Download the VIP application from the WDVA website.
2. Gather documents that show your service and your financial hardship.
3. Email the completed application and documents to wdvavip@dva.wa.gov, or call 800-562-2308 for help.

Who it is for

Wisconsin veterans facing financial hardship who have already tried all other sources of help. Subsistence aid requires showing a loss of income, such as from illness or job loss. Some military family members also qualify, including unremarried surviving spouses, dependent children of veterans who died in service, and spouses and children of activated or deployed service members.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Contact your County or Tribal Veterans Service Office. They help you apply for free.
2. Bring documentation of your income loss or the health care need.

Who it is for

Family members of a deceased veteran, or the cemetery or funeral director handling the burial, when the family cannot afford to install the veteran's government-provided grave marker.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Fill out the Jack Bennett Fund application form.
2. Gather a photo of the grave marker showing the veteran's name clearly and proof of the next of kin's income.
3. Mail everything in one envelope to the WV Department of Veterans Assistance, Office of the Cabinet Secretary, in Charleston.

Who it is for

Active-duty service members and veterans who are struggling to make ends meet, especially during a deployment or while dealing with a wound, illness, or injury connected to their service.

How to apply

1. Create an account on the My Operation Homefront portal linked from the program page.
2. Submit the assistance application with documentation of your hardship.

Who it is for

Veterans, service members, and their families facing a temporary financial hardship caused by a service-related incident or a medical problem. Both pre-9/11 and post-9/11 veterans can apply.

How to apply

1. Start an application at usacares.org/get-help.
2. You will be asked for your state and service era, then guided through the request.

Who it is for

Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits in good standing with the IRS for at least five years, with an operating budget of at least $300,000 and audited financials, that have built or currently run housing for veterans. This one is for experienced housing developers, not brand-new groups.

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Review the eligibility requirements on the foundation's program page.
2. Apply during an open cycle through the application link on that page.

Who it is for

A veteran who owns and lives in their home as their primary residence and has a disability rating of 50% or higher, rated by military service or the federal VA, for a disability incurred or made worse in the line of duty. A surviving spouse age 60 or older may keep the exemption after the veteran dies. Some municipalities, such as Kodiak Island Borough, also require that the applicant qualify for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Contact the assessor's office for the municipality or borough where you live (for example, Anchorage, Kodiak Island, or Mat-Su).
2. Bring or send proof of your VA or military disability rating letter (50% or higher) and proof that the home is your primary residence.
3. Ask about that municipality's specific exemption amount, form, and yearly filing deadline, since these differ by location.

Who it is for

Veterans with a 100 percent total and permanent service-connected disability rating from the VA, or veterans who receive VA special monthly compensation for loss (or loss of use) of a limb or for total blindness in one or both eyes. You must live in the home yourself; rental property and land-only parcels do not qualify. If the veteran dies, the exemption can continue for an unmarried surviving spouse and minor children, and it also applies to the surviving spouse and minor children of a service member killed on duty or declared missing in action. Some counties, including Pope County, require a surviving spouse to show she or he receives VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and to file a Surviving Spouse Affidavit, so confirm the exact paperwork with your own county collector.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get your VA Summary of Benefits letter (VA mails these each spring) showing your qualifying disability rating. If it does not show the date your disability became total and permanent, also get your VA Rating Decision letter.
2. If you are a surviving spouse, some counties (Pope County, for example) also ask for proof you receive VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and a Surviving Spouse Affidavit from the collector's office, so ask your county what they need before you go in.
3. Turn in your documents at your county tax collector's office. Contact your county collector or call ADVA at (501) 683-2382 if you are not sure which office to use.

Who it is for

California veterans disabled by their military service who have a 100 percent disability rating, are paid at the 100 percent rate because they cannot work, are blind in both eyes, or have lost the use of two or more limbs. They must own and live in the home and have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. Unmarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans can also claim it.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get form BOE-261-G, Claim for Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption, from your county assessor's office.
2. Attach your VA letter showing the disability and proof of your discharge, such as your DD-214.
3. File the claim with your county assessor.

Who it is for

Developers and organizations building affordable multifamily housing for veterans in California. It does not give money directly to individual veterans; veterans who need housing help should contact CalVet or the VA instead.

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Watch for the California Department of Housing and Community Development's Multifamily Finance Super NOFA, which includes VHHP funding when a round is open.
2. Apply to HCD when a funding round opens.
3. Email HCDVets@hcd.ca.gov with questions about future rounds.

Who it is for

Nonprofit veterans service organizations in Colorado that are nationally recognized by Congress and hold 501(c)(19) or 501(c)(23) status (nationally recognized 501(c)(4) veterans organizations can also qualify). This is not a grant an individual veteran applies for directly; it funds organizations that then serve veterans.

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is a nationally recognized veterans service organization with 501(c)(19), 501(c)(23), or qualifying 501(c)(4) status
2. Watch for the annual online grant portal opening (recently mid-January) and read the current year's VTF Grantee Handbook on the grants page
3. Submit the online application before the posted deadline (recently late March); late applications are not accepted

Who it is for

Colorado nonprofits with 501(c) tax-exempt status (other than the 501(c)(19)/(23) organizations covered by the separate Veterans Trust Fund) and government agencies running programs that directly help veterans and their dependents in Colorado. This is not a grant an individual veteran applies for directly; it funds organizations that then serve veterans.

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization is a Colorado-registered nonprofit with qualifying 501(c) status, or a government entity, running a program that directly helps veterans
2. Read the current year's VAG Grantee Handbook posted on the grants page for program rules
3. Submit the online application before the posted deadline (recently late March); late applications are not accepted

Who it is for

Veterans who served at least 24 months on active duty (or were a National Guard member called to active service), were honorably discharged, and have a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability rating from the VA. Veterans rated at least 70 percent but paid at the 100 percent rate due to Individual Unemployability also qualify. Gold Star spouses (surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty) can qualify as well. The home must be the veteran's primary residence, lived in at least 51 percent of the year.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get a current VA Benefit Summary Letter showing your 100 percent permanent and total disability rating (or Individual Unemployability status)
2. Fill out the application packet from the county assessor's site or the Division of Veterans Affairs property tax exemption page and attach the VA letter
3. Submit the completed application directly to your county assessor's office (not to the state Division of Veterans Affairs) between January 1 and July 1

Who it is for

DC homeowner veterans who the VA has rated as totally and permanently disabled from a service-related condition, or rated 100% disabled due to unemployability. The veteran must live in the home as their main residence, own at least half of it, be domiciled in DC, and have household income under $163,500.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Fill out the Veterans Homestead Tax Deduction Application, a form linked on the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs program page.
2. Include proof of your VA disability rating and proof you live in and own the home. Active-duty applicants also submit Form DD-2058.
3. Submit before March 31 to get the full deduction for the current tax year; applications from April through September get half the deduction for that year.

Who it is for

Veterans rated 100% disabled by the VA (including individual unemployability), who have lived in Delaware for the past three years and own and live in the home as their primary residence. You cannot also claim the Senior School Property Tax Credit.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Get your VA disability award letter or documentation showing your 100% rating.
2. Fill out the application form and gather your driver's license or state ID and a copy of your Social Security card.
3. Submit the application to the tax assessment or finance office in the county where you live (New Castle County, Kent County, or Sussex County). Call ahead to confirm the exact office: New Castle County 302-395-5520, Kent County 302-744-2401, Sussex County 302-855-7871.

Who it is for

Honorably discharged veterans who live in Florida and have a VA-certified service-connected disability. Some exemptions carry over to an unremarried surviving spouse.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Gather your VA disability documentation. You can apply before the VA paperwork arrives, and the exemption will take effect as of your original application date.
2. File the exemption application (Form DR-501) with the property appraiser in the county where you live.
3. If the property appraiser denies your application, you can petition the county's value adjustment board.

Who it is for

Florida veterans facing an urgent financial hardship such as a rent, utility, or transportation crisis.

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Go to helpflvets.org and find the Emergency Financial Assistance section.
2. Follow the link to Project VetRelief's financial assistance application.
3. Apply for help with the specific urgent expense, such as rent, a utility bill, or transportation.

Who it is for

Honorably discharged Georgia veterans who own and live in their home as a primary residence and are VA-rated 100 percent totally disabled, rated less than 100 percent but paid at the 100 percent rate due to unemployability, or receiving a statutory VA award for loss of feet, hands, or sight. Un-remarried surviving spouses and minor children can keep the exemption if they stay in the home.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Check that you meet one of the disability standards listed on the GDVS exemption page.
2. File an Application for Homestead Exemption with your county tax commissioner's office. Each of Georgia's 159 counties handles its own paperwork.
3. If you need help with the process or with proving your VA rating, contact a GDVS Veterans Field Service Office.

Who it is for

Iowa veterans and their families who need help with a service-related hardship, in one of the covered areas above.

How to apply

1. Find your County Veterans Service Officer using the state's service locator map.
2. Meet with your CVSO to explain your need and gather supporting documents.
3. Your CVSO submits the request; the Iowa Veterans Commission approves fund expenditures.

Who it is for

Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating (including those rated 100% through individual unemployability), and surviving spouses receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, who own and live in the home.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get a VA Benefit Summary Letter showing your service-connected disability rating, plus your DD-214.
2. Fill out the Disabled Veteran Homestead Tax Credit Application (form 54-049).
3. File it with your local county or city assessor by July 1.

Who it is for

Veterans and service members with qualifying active duty service (Gulf War era or September 11, 2001 to present), and surviving spouses of eligible service members, buying a primary residence in Iowa.

Focus: Post-9/11 veterans, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Contact an Iowa Finance Authority participating lender.
2. Submit a home loan application along with proof of eligible military service.
3. If approved, the grant is applied at closing, as funding allows.

Who it is for

Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled by the VA (or receiving 100% individual unemployability pay) who own and live in their Idaho home as their main home and have a homeowner's exemption on file. Surviving spouses can keep using the benefit on the same home after the veteran's death, but it does not transfer if they move.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get a current letter from the VA confirming your 100% service-connected disability rating or your 100% individual unemployability pay.
2. Make sure your home already has a homeowner's exemption on file with your county.
3. Apply online through Idaho's Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) or file a paper form with your county assessor's office between January 1 and April 15.

Who it is for

Illinois resident veterans with at least a 30 percent service-connected disability certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs who own and occupy (or lease and occupy and pay the taxes on) their primary residence. Surviving spouses may also qualify. Veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses must file for the exemption each year.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get your U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating letter showing your service-connected percentage.
2. Contact your chief county assessment office to get and file the SHEVD application for your primary residence.
3. File the renewal each year, as your county requires, to keep the exemption.

Who it is for

Indiana veterans with an honorable discharge and a VA service-connected disability rating, and surviving spouses of service members killed in action, who died on active duty, or who died during inactive duty training.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get State Form 12662 and a current VA letter (Annual VA Summary or Tax Abatement letter) showing your service dates and combined disability rating.
2. File the application with the county auditor's office in the county where your home is located.
3. If you need help, your County Veteran Service Officer can check your records and help you file for free.

Who it is for

Veterans with a general or honorable discharge who need help paying rent or utility bills right now and meet income limits based on family size (from about $31,300 a year for a single veteran up to about $86,300 for a veteran with five dependents).

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 424-3838, or contact KDVA Homeless Veteran Program Administrator Tracye Estes at 502-401-6154, to start the process.
2. Gather your DD-214 discharge papers, a photo ID, proof of income, and your utility bill or a letter from your landlord showing the amount owed.
3. Submit the Veteran Grant Application and all documents to kdvafinancialassist@ky.gov. Processing takes about 5 to 7 days, and payment follows in another 5 to 7 business days.

Who it is for

Veterans who own and live in their Kentucky home and are classified as totally and permanently disabled from a service-connected condition by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption also covers homeowners age 65 and older and others determined totally disabled.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Complete the Kentucky Department of Revenue Application for Exemption Under the Homestead/Disability Amendment (Form 62A350).
2. Gather your supporting documents, including proof of your VA service-connected total disability rating.
3. Submit the form and documents to your county Property Valuation Administrator (PVA). Once approved as a service-connected disabled veteran, you do not need to reapply each year.

Who it is for

Louisiana veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher who own and live in their home.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Get an updated Form A25 (Veterans Property Tax Exemption) from your local Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs parish service office.
2. Bring Form A25 and proof of your VA disability rating to your parish tax assessor's office.
3. Ask your parish tax assessor about renewal rules, since renewal requirements can vary by parish.

Who it is for

Massachusetts veterans (and their dependents) with limited income and assets who need help covering basic living costs. You generally need an honorable discharge and either 180 days of regular active duty or 90 days of active duty during a wartime period. A local Veterans' Service Officer reviews your specific situation.

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Use the online Chapter 115 benefits estimator on the EOVS site to get a sense of whether you may qualify.
2. Look up the Veterans' Service Officer for your city or town using the office locator on the same site.
3. Meet with your local Veterans' Service Officer, who will help you gather documents and file the actual application.

Who it is for

Veterans with a VA disability rating of 100% service-connected, permanent, and total; some disabled active-duty service members (based on a disability rating from their branch of service); unremarried surviving spouses of a 100% disabled veteran; and surviving spouses of service members killed in the line of duty.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get the correct exemption form for your situation (100% Disabled Veteran, Disabled Active-Duty Service Member, Surviving Spouse of Military Casualty, or Surviving Spouse of a 100% Disabled Veteran) from the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
2. Submit the completed form and your VA disability documentation to your local Maryland assessment office.
3. Call the Department of Veterans and Military Families service program at 800-446-4926, ext. 6450 if you need help getting your VA disability rating verified for the application.

Who it is for

Michigan resident veterans discharged under honorable conditions who the VA rates permanently and totally disabled at the 100 percent rate, or rates individually unemployable, or who have a VA certificate showing they received specially adapted housing assistance. Also unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who were eligible before they died.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get your VA documentation showing you meet one of the qualifying disability criteria.
2. Fill out Form 5107, the State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption.
3. File the form and your VA documentation with the assessor for the city or township where your home is, after January 1 and before December 31 of the year you want the exemption.

Who it is for

Minnesota veterans who have lived in the state for at least 30 days and cannot work at their usual job for 30 days or more because of a disability. Unmarried surviving spouses can apply within one year of the veteran's death. The program looks at income and assets, so it is meant for people with real financial need.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Contact your County Veterans Service Officer. They help you apply for free.
2. Bring documentation of the disability and your income and assets.

Who it is for

Honorably discharged veterans who own and live in a homesteaded Minnesota property and have a VA service-connected disability rating of 70 percent or higher. Surviving spouses of 100 percent permanently and totally disabled veterans who receive Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, and VA-approved primary family caregivers of eligible veterans, can also qualify.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Gather your discharge papers (DD214 or similar) and VA documentation of your disability rating. Your County Veterans Service Officer can help you get the VA paperwork for free.
2. Apply at your county assessor's office.
3. File by December 31 to lower your taxes payable the following year.

Who it is for

Missouri residents who are 100 percent disabled as a result of military service, within the income limits. For homeowners who occupied their home all year, household income must be $30,000 or less if single or $34,000 or less if married filing combined. For renters and part-year owners, the limits are $27,200 if single and $29,200 if married filing combined. When you are a 100 percent service-connected disabled veteran, you do not count your VA payments toward household income. Renters whose landlord does not pay property taxes do not qualify.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Check that you meet the 100 percent service-connected disability and income requirements, and gather a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs confirming your disability rating.
2. Complete Form MO-PTC (Property Tax Credit Claim) and check Box B for a 100 percent military service disability. If you also file a Missouri income tax return, use Form MO-PTS attached to Form MO-1040 instead.
3. File online through MyTax Missouri or mail the form to the Department of Revenue. For questions, email PropertyTaxCredit@dor.mo.gov.

Who it is for

Honorably discharged veterans with a total (100%) service-connected disability rating from the VA, and their unremarried surviving spouses, who own and live in their Mississippi home.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get a letter from the VA (a VA Summary of Benefits letter) confirming your 100% service-connected disability rating and the effective date, which must be on or before January 1 of the year you apply.
2. Gather proof of home ownership, Social Security numbers and dates of birth for you and your spouse, and current license tag numbers for all vehicles you own or possess.
3. File the application in person at your county Tax Assessor's office between January 1 and April 1.

Who it is for

Montana veterans with a current 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA, who own (or are buying) their home and live in it for at least seven months of the year. Unmarried surviving spouses of a veteran who died on active duty, died from a service-connected disability, or was rated 100% disabled at death can also qualify. Eligibility also depends on your income.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get a letter from the VA showing your current 100% service-connected disability rating.
2. Fill out the Montana Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief Application online, or print the paper MDV form and turn it in to your local Department of Revenue field office.
3. Include income documents if asked, since the tax break amount depends on your income.

Who it is for

North Carolina homeowners who are veterans with an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge and a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability, or who receive VA specially adapted housing benefits. Never-remarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans can also apply.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Complete sections 1 and 2 of Form NCDVA-9 and take it to your local veterans service office for certification.
2. Submit the certified NCDVA-9 along with Form AV-9 to the tax office in the county where your home is located.
3. File by June 1 of the tax year you want the exclusion to start, and submit early because certification takes time.

Who it is for

North Dakota veterans, their spouses, and un-remarried surviving spouses who can show financial need and meet residency, income, and asset limits.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Find your local County or Tribal Veterans Service Officer through the ND Department of Veterans Affairs website.
2. Meet with the officer to review your situation and gather proof of need, residency, income, and assets.
3. The officer helps you complete and submit the application; many approved costs are paid directly to the provider.

Who it is for

Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher (or rated at the 100% pay rate through individual unemployability), who own and live in the home, and were honorably discharged or retired. Surviving spouses may continue to receive it.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get your DD214 showing honorable discharge and a VA disability rating letter.
2. Fill out the Application for Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit.
3. Submit it to your local assessor or county director of tax equalization by the deadline.

Who it is for

Nebraska veterans who own and live in their home and are rated 100% permanently and totally disabled by the VA, veterans totally disabled by a non-service-connected condition, or the surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran. Must have an honorable or general (under honorable conditions) discharge.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Fill out Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application, Form 458, available from your county assessor or the Department of Revenue website.
2. Attach Form 458B, a certification of your disability signed by the VA, when you first apply.
3. File with your county assessor's office between February 2 and June 30 of the year you are applying. Veterans rated 100% disabled (Category 4V) only need to refile Form 458 in years ending in 0 or 5, the first year they apply, or if their status changes.

Who it is for

New Hampshire resident veterans who served at least 90 days on active duty and were honorably discharged (or continue serving), and their spouses or surviving spouses. A bigger credit applies to veterans with a VA service-connected total disability rating. The applicant must own and live in the home and have lived in New Hampshire for at least a year before applying.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get Form PA-29 (Permanent Application for Property Tax Credits/Exemptions) from the NH Department of Revenue Administration website or your town's assessing office.
2. Fill it out and attach your DD-214 or equivalent discharge paperwork showing dates of service and character of discharge.
3. File it with your city or town assessing office by April 15 of the year you want the credit.

Who it is for

Veterans with active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces and an honorable discharge who own property and live in New Jersey. Reservists and National Guard members qualify only if they were called to active duty; active duty for training does not count. Unremarried surviving spouses or partners qualify if the veteran was a New Jersey resident at death.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get Form V.S.S. from your municipal tax assessor's office or the Division of Taxation website.
2. Attach proof such as your DD-214, the deed, and proof of New Jersey residency like a driver's license or voter registration.
3. File the form and your proofs with your local tax assessor or tax collector.

Who it is for

Honorably discharged veterans with active duty service who legally live in New Jersey, own and occupy the home as their main residence, and have VA certification of a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability. Unremarried surviving spouses or partners who own and occupy the home also qualify.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get your VA certification letter showing a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability rating.
2. Complete Form D.V.S.S.E., the Claim for Property Tax Exemption on Dwelling of Disabled Veteran.
3. File the form with your DD-214, deed, and VA certification with your local municipal tax assessor.

Who it is for

New Mexico resident veterans who served at least 90 continuous days on active duty (or were discharged early due to a service-connected disability) and were honorably discharged. Un-remarried surviving spouses of qualifying veterans can also apply. The disabled veteran version requires a VA finding of service-connected disability.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Fill out DVS Form 1 (Veteran Tax Exemption and Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption application) and gather your DD-214, proof of New Mexico residency, and (for the disabled exemption) your VA disability finding.
2. Submit the application by mail, email, or in person to the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services, which reviews it and issues a Certificate of Eligibility.
3. Take the original certificate to your county assessor's office to apply the exemption to your property taxes.

Who it is for

Honorably discharged veterans who are Nevada residents. The basic exemption requires at least 90 continuous days of active duty during a recognized wartime period (or service in a campaign that earned a U.S. government medal). The larger disabled veteran exemption requires a permanent service-connected disability rating of 60% or more from the VA. A qualifying surviving spouse may also be eligible.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Contact your county assessor's office (the exemption is applied for locally in the county where you own property or register a vehicle).
2. Bring your DD-214 or separation papers showing honorable discharge and service dates, plus a valid Nevada driver's license or ID card. For the disabled veteran exemption, also bring your VA disability rating letter showing 60% or higher.
3. Choose whether to apply the exemption to your real property tax bill, your vehicle governmental services tax, or split it between both.

Who it is for

Veterans (and certain family members) who own their primary residence in New York. Which exemptions are offered depends on your county, city, town, village, and school district, since local governments choose whether to offer them.

How to apply

1. Ask your city or town assessor which veterans exemptions your locality offers.
2. Complete the matching form (Form RP-458-a for the Alternative Veterans exemption) and attach your discharge paperwork, usually your DD-214, or a discharge letter from the NYS Department of Veterans' Services under the Restoration of Honor Act.
3. File the form with your local assessor before your locality's taxable status date.

Who it is for

Oklahoma veterans with a permanent, 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA who own and live in their home. Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans can also keep the exemption.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get proof of your 100% service-connected disability rating certified by the VA.
2. Fill out Oklahoma Tax Commission Form 998, Application for 100% Disabled Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption.
3. Turn in the completed form and your VA documentation to your county assessor's office. You must own and live in the home to claim the exemption, and you must refile it each year.

Who it is for

Oregon veterans discharged under honorable conditions, and their unremarried surviving spouse, dependent child, or stepchild, who live in Oregon and have an immediate financial need. A veteran or family can only receive this grant once.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get the VS1024 application form from ODVA's website or your local Veteran Services Office.
2. Fill it out with a cover letter explaining how the assistance will help you and whether you've already reached out to other support services, plus supporting documents.
3. Turn it in to a Veteran Services Office or Veteran Advocate by the 10th of the month you want to apply.

Who it is for

Oregon veterans with a 40 percent or greater service-connected disability rating certified by the VA or a branch of the Armed Forces, or a 40 percent or greater disability certified each year by a licensed physician, who own and live in their home, and qualifying unremarried surviving spouses or partners of such veterans.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get form 150-303-086 from your county assessor's office or from oregon.gov/dor/forms.
2. Attach your DD-214 (or discharge document) and your VA or military disability rating letter, or a doctor's certification.
3. File the completed form with your county assessor's office.

Who it is for

Oregon nonprofits (501(c)(3), 501(c)(19), or 501(c)(23) organizations with at least a year of operating history), tribal governments, local and regional governments, and other Oregon public agencies that provide direct services to veterans at no cost.

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Watch ODVA's grants page for the Request for Grant Proposals to open for the next biennium.
2. Prepare the Proposal Narrative, Budget Worksheet, and Applicant Certification form.
3. Submit before the posted deadline; contact ODVA's Grants Coordinator with questions.

Who it is for

Pennsylvania veterans discharged honorably or under honorable conditions who served during a period of war or earned an operation or service-specific expeditionary medal, have a 100 percent permanent service-connected disability (or total disability based on unemployability, or service-connected blindness, paraplegia, or loss of two or more limbs), and own and live in the home as their main residence.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Contact the County Director of Veterans Affairs in the county where you live.
2. Bring your discharge papers, your VA disability rating letter, and proof of your household income.
3. The county office prepares the exemption application and sends it to the state for review.

Who it is for

South Carolina veterans with a total, permanent, service-connected disability, Medal of Honor recipients, former POWs from WWI through Vietnam, and qualifying surviving spouses of these veterans.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Apply online through MyDORWAY, South Carolina's free tax portal, at dor.sc.gov/individuals-property-exemption-application.
2. No paper application details, required documents, or processing time were listed on the Department of Revenue's page as of this review, so call the Department of Revenue directly with questions before applying.

Who it is for

Nonprofit organizations and state government agencies that provide housing assistance, utility assistance, rental assistance, or addiction treatment and transitional housing for South Carolina veterans.

Focus: Homeless or at risk

How to apply

1. Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity, application form, budget worksheet, and policy manual on the SCDVA website.
2. Complete the proposal and required budget documents.
3. Email the completed proposal to Veteranhousing@scdva.sc.gov before the deadline. For questions about your submission, you can also contact the program staff listed on the page.

Who it is for

South Dakota veterans rated permanently and totally disabled from a service-connected disability who own and live in the home, and un-remarried surviving spouses of such veterans (including spouses receiving DIC) who own and live in the home.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get the Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans application from your county assessor's office or online through the SD Department of Revenue.
2. Complete the form with proof of the veteran's disability rating (or DIC award for surviving spouses) and proof of home ownership and occupancy.
3. Submit the completed application to your local county assessor's office.

Who it is for

Tennessee veterans who own and live in their home as their primary residence and have a VA determination of service-connected permanent and total disability, service-connected paraplegia or permanent paralysis of both legs and the lower body, loss or loss of use of two or more limbs, or legal blindness, or a 100% total and permanent disability rating from being a prisoner of war. Surviving spouses who have not remarried can qualify under a separate relief program with a lower value cap.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Contact your County Trustee's office (or your city collecting official if the home is inside city limits) and ask for the property tax relief application for disabled veterans.
2. Complete the application for the home you own and use as your primary residence.
3. Use the Tennessee Trustee lookup tool linked from the program page if you need your county office's contact information.

Who it is for

Texas veterans with a VA disability rating. Some surviving spouses and children also qualify, including an unmarried surviving spouse who keeps the home as their main residence after a 100 percent disabled veteran dies.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Pick the right form: Form 50-114, the Residence Homestead Exemption Application, for the 100 percent exemption on your home, or Form 50-135, the Disabled Veteran's or Survivor's Exemption Application, for the partial exemption. Both are on the Comptroller's website and at your county appraisal district.
2. File the form with the appraisal district in the county where your property is located, along with proof of your VA disability rating.
3. File before May 1 for the current tax year; if you miss that date, contact your appraisal district to ask about your options.

Who it is for

Texas residents who are veterans with at least 90 days of active duty, current active duty service members, Texas National Guard members, or reservists with at least 20 qualifying years toward retirement. Surviving spouses of veterans who died from a service-connected cause or are listed as missing in action also qualify.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Read the loan requirements on the VLB pages of the Texas General Land Office website, or call the Texas Veterans Call Center at 1-800-252-8387 for help choosing a program.
2. For a home loan, complete the certification of eligibility and work with a VLB participating lender; for a land loan, gather your income and credit information and start the VLB's online land loan application.
3. Loans include some fees and closing costs, so ask for the full cost list up front.

Who it is for

Veterans who left the military within the last 5 years, and current active duty, Reserve, or National Guard members, who qualify for a VA Home Loan Certificate of Eligibility and are buying their first home in Utah as their main residence.

How to apply

1. Confirm you qualify for a VA Home Loan Certificate of Eligibility and are buying your first home in Utah
2. Submit your application package to UDVMA at least 10 business days before your loan closes
3. Get required documents to Utah Housing Corporation at least 5 business days before closing

Who it is for

Utah veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 10 percent, and the unmarried surviving spouses or minor orphans of qualifying veterans.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Gather proof of military service and proof of your VA disability percentage (or proof of death, for surviving spouses or orphans)
2. File an application with this documentation at the County Auditor or Treasurer's office where the property is located
3. No annual reapplication is listed for this exemption once your application is on file, but contact your county if your disability rating or property ownership changes

Who it is for

Virginia homeowners who have been rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability and who live in the home as their principal residence, plus qualifying surviving spouses who have not remarried.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get your VA disability rating letter showing a 100 percent service-connected, permanent, and total disability rating.
2. Contact the commissioner of the revenue or assessor's office in the Virginia city or county where you own your home to get their application form.
3. Submit the application with your VA rating letter and proof that the home is your principal residence.

Who it is for

Vermont veterans who own and live in their home and have a VA disability rating of 50% or higher, receive a non-service-connected VA pension, or get permanent military medical retirement pay. Surviving spouses who already had the exemption can also qualify. Renters do not qualify.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Get your proof of eligibility from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (call (800) 827-1000 or request it online); call the VA by April 1 so you have it in time.
2. Send your proof of eligibility to the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs, 118 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-4401.
3. Veterans who are totally and permanently disabled only need to submit proof one time; everyone else must re-submit each year.

Who it is for

Washington resident veterans who served on or after September 11, 2001, whose income is not enough to meet basic needs. You qualify if you served under honorable conditions, are eligible for federal VA benefits, or were discharged less than honorably solely because of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Focus: Post-9/11 veterans, Homeless or at risk, LGBTQ+ veterans

How to apply

1. Download the VIP application from the WDVA website.
2. Gather documents that show your service and your financial hardship.
3. Email the completed application and documents to wdvavip@dva.wa.gov, or call 800-562-2308 for help.

Who it is for

Veterans with a service-connected disability rated at least 80 percent, or paid by the VA at the 100 percent rate, who own and live in their primary home in Washington and whose income is under their county's limit. Seniors and people retired due to disability can also qualify under the same program.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Find your county assessor's office through the map on the Department of Revenue page.
2. Ask the assessor's office for the property tax exemption application for seniors, people retired due to disability, and disabled veterans.
3. Submit the application with your VA disability rating letter and income documents.

Who it is for

Wisconsin veterans with a 100% service-connected VA disability rating or a 100% rating based on individual unemployability, who served under honorable conditions and were Wisconsin residents at entry into service or for 5 consecutive years afterward. Unremarried surviving spouses can also qualify, including those receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Contact your County or Tribal Veterans Service Officer to get certified as eligible. The WDVA B0106 booklet explains the paperwork.
2. After certification, claim the credit each year on your Wisconsin state income tax return, which the Department of Revenue processes.
3. Keep your property tax bills as proof of taxes paid on your primary residence.

Who it is for

Honorably discharged veterans with a 90 to 100 percent permanent and total disability rating from the VA who own and live in their home. A surviving, non-remarried spouse can keep claiming it if the veteran already used it and the home has not been sold or reclassified.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Pay your real property taxes on time: first half before October 1, second half before April 1.
2. File a West Virginia Personal Income Tax Return and attach Form DV-1, entering the Total Tax Paid from Part II of the DV-1 on the IT-140, Line 21(B).
3. Include copies of your property tax receipts and your VA disability rating letter with the return.

Who it is for

Wyoming resident veterans who served in WWI, WWII, Korea, or Vietnam, or who were honorably discharged and earned an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or similar medal for service in a foreign conflict. Certain disabled veterans also qualify (contact the county assessor or the Wyoming Veterans Commission for details). Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans can keep receiving it until they remarry. You must have lived in Wyoming for at least three years.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families, Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Get the application form from your county assessor's or county treasurer's office, or from the Department of Revenue's tax relief page.
2. Bring a copy of your DD214 or other discharge paperwork showing your qualifying service or medal.
3. Turn in the form to your county assessor by the deadline. You must contact the assessor again each year to keep the exemption.

Who it is for

Spouses and dependents of a service member who was an Alaska resident and who died in the line of duty, was killed in action, or is listed by the Department of Defense as a Prisoner of War. The student applies through the University of Alaska system (UAA, UAF, or UAS).

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Apply and get admitted to a University of Alaska school (UAA, UAF, or UAS).
2. Contact that school's Student Accounts or Financial Aid office and ask about the tuition waiver for survivors of deceased, killed-in-action, or POW service members.
3. Provide proof of Alaska residency and proof of the service member's death or POW status as requested by the school.

Who it is for

Spouses, unremarried widows or widowers, children, and stepchildren of a veteran who was permanently disabled at 40 percent or more from military service, died from a service-connected cause, or was a POW/MIA, and who meets an Alabama residency test (either an Alabama resident before entering service plus current residency, or five years of Alabama residency for a 100 percent rating). Children and stepchildren get 10 semesters of benefits as long as the veteran's rating is 40 percent or higher. Spouses and unremarried widow(er)s get 6 semesters if the veteran is rated 40 to 90 percent disabled, or 10 semesters if the veteran is rated 100 percent permanently and totally disabled.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Go to the program page on the ADVA website and find the link to the Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Portal.
2. Create an account and complete the online application yourself (parents cannot apply on a student's behalf).
3. Complete the FAFSA every year and keep satisfactory academic progress to keep the award.

Who it is for

Active members in good standing with a federally recognized unit of the Alabama National Guard who are at least 17 years old, have finished basic training, are Alabama residents, and are enrolled in a certificate or degree program at an Alabama public school. Requires at least a 2.0 GPA for undergraduates or 3.0 for graduate students at the end of each semester, and the applicant must show at least $100 in remaining costs after other financial aid is applied. Covers up to 120 academic hours for undergraduates and 60 for graduate students.

Focus: National Guard and Reserve

How to apply

1. Get the ANGEAP application form from your Alabama National Guard unit or the ACHE website.
2. Have the form signed by your school's financial aid officer and by your unit's Education Services Officer, who confirms you have completed basic training.
3. Submit before the term deadline; funds are limited, so apply as early as possible.

Who it is for

Purple Heart recipients with a VA disability rating of 50 percent or more who were Arizona residents or stationed in Arizona when injured; unremarried surviving spouses and children up to age 30 of service members killed in the line of duty with an Arizona connection; current Arizona National Guard members who received a Purple Heart on or after September 11, 2001; and former Arizona National Guard members medically discharged for an injury or disability suffered on duty.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families, National Guard and Reserve

How to apply

1. Download the Tuition Waiver Verification Form from the ADVS website.
2. Email the completed form and copies of your supporting documents to ADVS, or mail them to 1688 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
3. Once ADVS verifies your eligibility, use the waiver for undergraduate credits at any Arizona public university or community college where you are admitted.

Who it is for

Qualifying members of the California Army or Air National Guard, California State Guard, or California Naval Militia. Full eligibility rules, including the service commitment that comes with the award, are in the fact sheet on the program page.

Focus: National Guard and Reserve

How to apply

1. Fill out the FAFSA for the school year you are applying for.
2. Submit the CMD GI Bill application through the California Student Aid Commission website.
3. Email the Statement of Understanding and Service Commitment Acknowledgement forms, plus a letter of recommendation if you are a new applicant. The letter becomes optional if you apply after the priority deadline.

Who it is for

Veterans honorably discharged (or released under honorable conditions) with at least 90 cumulative days of active wartime duty, who are domiciled in Connecticut and formally admitted to a Connecticut public college or university. Active Connecticut National Guard members activated under Title 10, and dependent children or surviving spouses of service members killed in action after September 11, 2001, or declared missing in action or prisoner of war since January 1, 1960, also qualify.

Focus: National Guard and Reserve, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to a Connecticut public college, community college, or university.
2. Bring a copy of your DD-214 (separation paper) when you apply for admission or register for courses.
3. Confirm your eligibility with the school's veterans affairs office or registrar so the waiver is applied to your tuition.

Who it is for

Current members of the DC National Guard who have at least two years of service commitment left after the course ends and are in good standing.

Focus: National Guard and Reserve

How to apply

1. Contact the DC National Guard Education Office for your branch (Army or Air Force).
2. Submit the tuition assistance application, statement of understanding, cost verification, and your degree plan at least 30 days before your course starts.
3. Combine this with federal Tuition Assistance or GI Bill benefits if you have them, since this program can be used alongside those.

Who it is for

Someone age 16 to 24 who has lived in Delaware for at least three years and whose parent was a Delaware resident and a service member whose death was service-related, or who was held as (or is) a prisoner of war, or who is officially missing in action. (State police officers and DelDOT highway workers killed on the job also qualify their children, but this is the veterans-facing version.)

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Create a free Student Account at the Delaware Higher Education Financial Aid Portal.
2. Complete the online application with your planned school, major, and activities, and file the FAFSA for that school year.
3. Submit before the deadline; the office will contact you if they need more documents. You can also call the Delaware Higher Education Office at 302-735-4120 with questions.

Who it is for

Honorably discharged veterans who live in Florida and enroll in a Florida public postsecondary school, plus their Florida-resident spouses and dependent children using GI Bill benefits.

How to apply

1. Enroll at a Florida public postsecondary institution.
2. Contact the school's veterans services or admissions office and ask for the out-of-state fee waiver under the C.W. Bill Young program.
3. Provide proof of your honorable discharge and Florida residency. Spouses and dependents show they live in Florida and are using GI Bill benefits.

Who it is for

Georgia residents who are members of the Georgia National Guard or U.S. Military Reserves and served in a combat zone, plus the children and spouses of those service members. Students must be enrolled at an eligible Georgia college or university and meet Georgia residency rules (12 consecutive months before registration).

Focus: National Guard and Reserve

How to apply

1. Confirm you meet the eligibility rules on the GAfutures HERO Scholarship page.
2. Complete the Georgia HERO application form (a fillable PDF linked from the Apply Now section on GAfutures) and follow the submission instructions on the form.
3. Submit a renewal application each academic year to keep receiving the scholarship.

Who it is for

Children of a service member who was an Iowa resident when they entered service and at the time of death, whose death was after September 11, 2001 (not required to be combat-related), attending an Iowa post-secondary school. The child must also be a current Iowa resident.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families, Post-9/11 veterans

How to apply

1. Confirm you are the child of a qualifying Iowa service member and that you attend or will attend an Iowa post-secondary school.
2. Complete the scholarship application and gather supporting documents, such as a birth certificate and proof of the service member's death (a death certificate or DD 1300).
3. Submit the application so it is received at the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs on or before December 31; call 800-838-4692 for help.

Who it is for

Veterans with an honorable discharge who lived in Illinois for six months before entering the service (or lived in Illinois for at least 15 consecutive years after leaving active duty), served at least one full year of active duty, and returned to Illinois within six months of leaving the service. A general or other than honorable discharge still qualifies if it was given only because of sexual orientation or gender identity.

How to apply

1. Get the IVG application from an IDVA Veteran Service Office, your college's financial aid office, or the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) at isac.org.
2. Submit the one-time application with your discharge paperwork to ISAC to establish eligibility.
3. Once approved, the grant pays tuition and mandatory fees at Illinois public schools for the terms you enroll.

Who it is for

Spouses and children of veterans who were Illinois residents when they entered service (or meet other Illinois residency rules) and who are missing in action, were prisoners of war, are rated 100 percent permanently and totally disabled from service-connected causes or due to unemployability, or died of service-connected causes.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families, Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Apply online through the ISAC student portal at studentportal.isac.org using the Program Applications and Status Checks link.
2. Include the veteran's DD214, the USDVA rating or award letter, and proof of college enrollment.
3. Call the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs at 217-782-3564 if you have questions or need help.

Who it is for

Children of Indiana veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating from wartime or medal-recognized hazardous service, children of veterans declared missing in action or held as prisoners of war after January 1, 1960, children of Purple Heart recipients, veterans who were themselves awarded the Purple Heart, and former students of the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Create an account and submit the application at scholartrack.che.in.gov.
2. File the FAFSA every year and list every school where you plan to use the exemption.
3. Once approved, contact your school's financial aid office and ask them to apply the exemption to your bill. Award letters post online by August 1.

Who it is for

Spouses and dependents of a Kansas-connected service member who died while serving, was disabled and unable to continue service, or has a service-connected disability rating of 80% or more; also covers families of deceased or disabled public safety officers, and prisoners of war and their dependents.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families, Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Confirm which eligible Kansas public college, university, or technical school you plan to attend.
2. Submit the online application through the Kansas Board of Regents student aid portal (sfa.kansasregents.gov) by the deadline for the term you want: July 1 for summer, September 1 for fall, or February 1 for spring, along with required documentation of the qualifying service member's status.
3. Funding is limited and awarded first-come, first-served, so apply as soon as you know your school, well before the term deadline.

Who it is for

Dependents of a Kentucky veteran who died on active duty or from a service-connected disability, is rated 100% service-connected disabled, or is totally disabled from wartime service (or died a Kentucky resident after wartime service). The veteran must currently live in Kentucky. Dependent children must apply before age 26; surviving spouses have no age limit.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Apply and get accepted to a Kentucky public two-year, four-year, or vocational-technical school first.
2. Complete the tuition waiver application form on the KDVA website and submit it.
3. Allow at least 30 days for processing. You will get the waiver confirmation by email. For questions, contact Tuition Waiver Coordinator Tammy Wray at KDVA.TuitionWaiver@ky.gov or 502-503-7911.

Who it is for

Children of a living Louisiana veteran (including children of a veteran rated 90% or more disabled, or 100% due to individual unemployability); spouses of a veteran who is a prisoner of war or missing in action; and surviving spouses and children of a deceased veteran.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families, Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Contact your local parish veterans service office and schedule an appointment with a veterans assistance counselor.
2. Bring documentation of the veteran's service and status (living, deceased, or POW/MIA) so the counselor can confirm eligibility.
3. Once approved, a certificate is mailed to the student to give to their school's administrative office.

Who it is for

Veterans and active duty service members who are permanent, legal residents of Massachusetts and are enrolled, or want to enroll, in an undergraduate program at a Massachusetts public college or university. Seats are limited and awarded based on each school's normal enrollment process.

How to apply

1. Contact the Veterans Certifying Official at the Massachusetts public college or university you plan to attend.
2. Present proof of eligibility, usually your discharge papers (DD-214) or a copy of your military orders.
3. Call the Department of Higher Education's Office of Student Financial Assistance at 617-391-6070 with any questions.

Who it is for

Maryland residents who are veterans with a service-connected disability of 25% or greater and who have exhausted or are no longer eligible for federal veterans education benefits. Children, stepchildren, and unremarried surviving spouses of service members who died or became 100% permanently disabled from military service may also qualify, along with certain 9/11 and Vietnam POW/MIA family members.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Confirm your eligibility on the Conroy Memorial Scholarship program page on the Maryland Higher Education Commission website.
2. Apply through your college or university's financial aid office. Do not send applications or supplemental documents to the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
3. Submit your documentation of eligibility (such as your VA disability rating) to your institution by the July 15 deadline.

Who it is for

Spouses and children of a veteran who is rated 100% permanently and totally disabled from a service-connected condition, died from a service-connected disability, or has been missing in action or held by a foreign power for more than 90 days. The veteran must have entered service from Maine or lived in Maine for at least 5 years before the dependent applies. Spouses have 10 years to use the benefit; children must enroll before turning 22 (or 26 if military service delayed enrollment) and keep a 2.0 GPA.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Complete the Maine Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits Application through the Bureau of Veterans' Services
2. Also apply for a Federal Pell Grant, which is required alongside this benefit
3. Submit both to the Bureau of Maine Veterans' Services, or call 207-287-7020 for help with where to send it

Who it is for

Natural or adopted children of a qualifying Michigan veteran, older than 16 and younger than 26, who have lived in Michigan for the 12 months before applying, have a high school diploma or equivalent, enroll at least half time as an undergraduate at a participating Michigan college, keep at least a 2.25 GPA, and file the FAFSA each year.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families, Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. File the current year FAFSA and list your Michigan college choice.
2. Complete the one-time CVTG application through the MiSSG Student Portal, or call Michigan Student Aid at 888-447-2687 for help.
3. Submit your birth certificate, the veteran's DD-214, and proof of the veteran's service-connected death, total and permanent disability, or MIA status.

Who it is for

Minnesota residents who served honorably in any branch of the U.S. armed forces at any time, non-veterans with five or more cumulative years in the Minnesota National Guard or reserves with some service on or after September 11, 2001, and surviving spouses and children of members who died or became 100 percent permanently and totally disabled because of their service (they must also qualify for federal survivor education benefits). For the college benefit you must be under age 62 and enrolled at a Minnesota school.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Check that you meet the eligibility rules and, for the college benefit, fill out the FAFSA and enroll at a participating Minnesota school.
2. Submit the Minnesota GI Bill online application on the MDVA website. For apprenticeship, on-the-job training, or test reimbursement, upload the required forms and receipts with the same online application.
3. Reapply every year. Call LinkVet at 1-888-546-5838 or email MNGIBill@state.mn.us with questions.

Who it is for

Spouses, and children under age 25, of veterans whose death or injury resulted from combat action since September 11, 2001, or from an illness contracted in combat, or who became at least 80 percent disabled from combat injuries. The veteran must have been a Missouri resident when entering military service or at the time of death or injury. The student must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise lawfully present, and enrolled at least half time as an undergraduate at a participating Missouri public college or university.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families, Post-9/11 veterans

How to apply

1. Apply online through Missouri's State Financial Aid Portal, or call (800) 473-6757, option 4, for a paper application.
2. Provide documentation of the veteran's combat-related death, injury, or disability. The Missouri Veterans Commission verifies veteran eligibility.
3. If you are renewing, apply by the May 1 priority deadline each year.

Who it is for

Honorably discharged veterans who served in armed combat (shown on a DD214 by combat theater service, combat medals, or imminent danger or hostile fire pay) and who live in Missouri or are registered or eligible to vote in Missouri. You must keep at least a 2.5 GPA to stay eligible. Undergraduate eligibility lasts 10 years from your last discharge; graduate eligibility lasts 20 years.

How to apply

1. Enroll at a Missouri public college or university.
2. Give the school's veterans services or financial aid office your DD214 or other proof of combat service and honorable discharge.
3. The school applies the reduced rate. Keep at least a 2.5 GPA to stay eligible.

Who it is for

Children of a Mississippi-resident service member who is officially listed as a prisoner of war or missing in action.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Contact the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board to confirm eligibility as the child of a POW or MIA service member.
2. Contact the financial aid office at the Mississippi state-supported college or university you want to attend.
3. Apply for the scholarship through that school's financial aid office each semester.

Who it is for

Any veteran as defined by Title 38 of the U.S. Code, or a person entitled to VA education benefits, attending a Mississippi state-supported college or university. Military personnel stationed in Mississippi are also classified as state residents for tuition purposes.

How to apply

1. Apply or enroll at a Mississippi state-supported college or university.
2. Give the admissions or registrar's office proof of your veteran status or VA education benefit entitlement, such as your DD-214 or VA education benefit letter.
3. Ask that office to classify you for in-state (resident) tuition based on this benefit.

Who it is for

People who were awarded a Purple Heart (shown on a DD-214 or other discharge paperwork), have already completed one full academic year at a Montana state university or vocational-technical school, keep at least a 2.0 GPA, and are currently re-enrolled.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Contact the veteran services office at your Montana state university or vocational-technical school.
2. Provide your DD-214 or discharge paperwork showing the Purple Heart award, along with proof of GPA and re-enrollment.
3. Your school submits the application on your behalf to the Montana Veteran Affairs Division.

Who it is for

Montana residents attending a Montana University System campus who received an honorable discharge (not Honorable Under General Conditions) for active-duty service other than training, and who have used up or run out of their VA education benefits under Title 38 or Title 10. Students must keep satisfactory academic progress.

How to apply

1. Confirm you are a Montana resident, have an honorable discharge, and have exhausted or expired your VA education benefits.
2. Apply through the Montana University System waiver portal, or ask your campus financial aid or veteran services office for help.
3. Submit the application no later than the third week of the first semester for which you want the waiver.

Who it is for

North Carolina residents under age 25 whose parent is a deceased, disabled, combat, or POW/MIA veteran with qualifying wartime service. Either the veteran was a North Carolina resident when they entered the military, or the child was born in North Carolina and has lived there ever since.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families, Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Read the eligibility categories on the DMVA scholarships page to see which one fits your family.
2. Apply online at scholarships.milvets.nc.gov during an open application window. Paper applications are no longer accepted.
3. Email ncdmva.scholarships@milvets.nc.gov if you have questions about your category or documents.

Who it is for

Children, stepchildren, spouses, widows, and widowers of North Dakota veterans who died from service-connected causes, are rated 100% service-connected disabled, were prisoners of war, or are missing in action, with residency rules that vary by situation.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families, Veterans with disabilities

How to apply

1. Apply for and gain acceptance to a North Dakota University System school.
2. Contact that campus's financial aid office or veterans services office to start the waiver paperwork.
3. Provide proof of the veteran's status (death, 100% disability, POW, or MIA status) as requested.

Who it is for

The spouse, surviving spouse, biological child, adopted child, or stepchild of a Nebraska veteran the VA rated 100% permanently and totally disabled (or who died from a service-connected cause, or was MIA/POW). The student must be a Nebraska resident enrolled in a participating school; children are covered up to age 26, with a possible extension to age 31 for those who served on active duty themselves.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Download NDVA Form 3 (Waiver of Tuition application) from veterans.nebraska.gov.
2. Have the school's authorized representative fill out their section, and gather the veteran's DD-214, plus birth or marriage certificates as needed.
3. Submit the full packet to NDVA by mail, fax (402-742-1142), email (ndva@nebraska.gov), or the online portal before the school term starts.

Who it is for

Biological, adopted, or stepchildren under 27 of a New Hampshire veteran with a 100 percent permanent and total VA disability rating, who meet New Hampshire residency rules and attend a University System of New Hampshire or Community College System of New Hampshire school.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities, Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Fill out the FAFSA every year the waiver is used.
2. Complete the Tuition Waiver for Children of Disabled New Hampshire Veterans application form, available from USNH.
3. Submit the form to the UNH Military and Veteran Services Office for certification, then to the college you plan to attend, by that school's own deadline.

Who it is for

Children ages 16 to 21 of service members who died while in the military, died from service-connected disabilities, or are officially listed as missing in action by the Department of Defense. The child must have lived in New Jersey for at least one year before applying, and the parent must have been a New Jersey resident.

Focus: Surviving spouses and families

How to apply

1. Contact the Veterans Benefits Bureau at 609-530-6949 or vbb@dva.nj.gov to request the application.
2. Gather proof of the parent's service and death or MIA status, plus proof the child has lived in New Jersey for at least one year.
3. Submit the application while the child is between ages 16 and 21.

Who it is for

Honorably discharged veterans who enlisted in New Mexico or have lived in the state for 10 or more years, who earned a qualifying campaign medal (such as the Southwest Asia Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, or Afghanistan Campaign Medal) for service after August 1, 1990, and who have used up their federal GI Bill benefits. This scholarship is for the veteran only, not spouses or children.

Focus: Post-9/11 veterans

How to apply

1. Complete DVS Form 14 and gather a certified copy of your DD-214 showing the qualifying campaign medal and an honorable discharge, plus proof you have used up your VA GI Bill benefits.
2. Submit the application and all supporting documents together by mail or in person (walk-ins are processed while you wait) to the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services.
3. Applications are approved first come, first served, so apply as early as possible before the deadline.

Who it is for

Honorably discharged veterans who enlisted in New Mexico or have lived in the state for at least 10 consecutive years and who were awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Focus: Vietnam era veterans

How to apply

1. Complete DVS Form 7 and gather a certified copy of your DD-214 showing the Vietnam Campaign Medal and an honorable discharge.
2. Submit the application and documents by mail or in person (walk-ins are processed while you wait) to the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services.