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)
Alabama Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Alabama
Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Exempts qualifying disabled veterans from paying property taxes on their primary residence.
Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program
Tuition assistance for National Guard members and eligible dependents.
State Employment Hiring Preference
Veterans receive extra points on state civil-service exams and priority in hiring.
Special Vehicle License Plates
Distinctive license plates and reduced registration fees for veterans.
Hunting and Fishing License Privileges
Free or discounted hunting and fishing licenses.
Scholarships for Dependents of Service-Connected Disabled Veterans
Tuition scholarships for spouses and dependents of veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption
Property tax exemption for 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans on their homestead.
Free State Park Admission
Free day-use admission to Alabama State Parks for disabled veterans.
Disabled Veteran Vehicle Registration Exemption
Exemption from vehicle registration fees for 100% disabled 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.