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)
California Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in California
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Provides property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans and certain survivors.
California Military Department GI Bill
State program providing tuition assistance for eligible service members.
Education and Tuition Assistance
Various tuition assistance programs and fee waivers for veterans and dependents.
CalVet Home Loans
Low-interest home loans for veterans purchasing property in California.
State Veterans Homes
Provides long-term residential care for aging and disabled veterans.
Special Vehicle License Plates
Specialty license plates for veterans with fee reductions.
Hunting and Fishing License Privileges
Discounted hunting and fishing licenses for veterans.
Veterans' Preference for State Civil Service
Qualified veterans are placed at Rank 1 of eligibility lists for state employment regardless of exam score.
CalVet Employment Services
Comprehensive employment services including 24-hour priority job listing holds and customized job search assistance.
Military Retired Pay Income Tax Exclusion
California excludes up to $20,000 of military retired pay from state income tax for qualifying veterans.
Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
100% disabled veterans receive a property tax exemption on their primary residence.
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.