Federal Benefits
Available to all qualifying veterans nationwide
10 point Veteran preference in federal hiring
10 point Veteran preference in federal hiring
No cost health care and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities
No cost health care and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities (if income limits are met)
Travel allowance for scheduled appointments for care at a VA medical facility or VA authorized health care facility
Travel allowance for scheduled appointments for care at a VA medical facility or VA authorized health care facility
Commissary and Exchange Privileges
Commissary and Exchange Privileges
Use of commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) retail facilities, in-person and online.
Use of commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) retail facilities, in-person and online.
No cost healthcare and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities
No cost healthcare and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities (if income limits are met)
Alaska Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Alaska
Permanent Fund Dividend Access
Veterans may be eligible to receive the annual Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend if they meet residency requirements.
Military Credit Toward State Retirement
Allows eligible veterans to apply a portion of their military service toward the Alaska state retirement system.
Property Tax Exemption
Provides a property tax exemption for certain disabled veterans.
State Employment Preference
Veterans receive preference points when applying for state jobs.
Education and Tuition Assistance
State-supported programs help cover tuition and education expenses for veterans and eligible dependents.
Veterans Land Purchase Discount
Offers discounted purchase opportunities for state land.
Veterans Housing and Residential Loans
Low-interest loans through the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC).
Vehicle Registration and License Plates
Special veteran license plates and fee reductions.
Hunting and Fishing License Privileges
Free or discounted hunting and fishing licenses for veterans.
Nonprofit & Community Programs
Programs from nonprofits and community organizations
Onward to Opportunity (O2O)
Free career training and certifications in technology, business, and customer service for transitioning service members and veterans.
Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA)
Free 17-week technology training program for transitioning service members and veterans leading to Microsoft certifications.
AWS re/Start
Free 12-week cloud computing skills training program preparing veterans for entry-level cloud roles.
Code Platoon
Immersive full-stack software engineering bootcamp for veterans and military spouses, with scholarship support.
VetsinTech Programs
Free technology training, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship programs exclusively for veterans.
Salesforce Military Program
Free Salesforce training and certification vouchers for veterans and military spouses entering the Salesforce ecosystem.