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)
Arkansas Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Arkansas
Property Tax Exemption
Exempts certain disabled veterans from property taxes on their homestead.
State Employment Preference
Provides veterans with preference in state hiring and retention during layoffs.
Education and Tuition Assistance
Offers tuition waivers and assistance at Arkansas institutions.
Special Veteran License Plates
Specialty vehicle license plates available to veterans.
Hunting and Fishing License Privileges
Reduced-cost or free hunting and fishing licenses for veterans.
Military Retirement Pay Tax Exemption
Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Arkansas state income tax.
National Guard Tuition Waiver
Tuition waiver for Arkansas National Guard members at state institutions.
Arkansas State Veterans Home
Long-term skilled nursing care at the Arkansas State Veterans Home in Fayetteville.
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.