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)
Colorado Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Colorado
Military Retired Pay Tax Subtraction
Allows eligible veterans to subtract a portion of military retirement pay from Colorado state income tax.
Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Partial property tax exemption for qualifying veterans with permanent disabilities.
State Employment Preference
Provides preference points for veterans seeking state employment.
Education and Tuition Assistance
Tuition waivers and financial aid programs for veterans and dependents.
Specialty License Plates
Military and veteran license plates with potential fee waivers.
Hunting and Fishing License Privileges
Free or discounted licenses for qualified veterans.
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Comprehensive VA healthcare services through the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center and community clinics.
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
50% property tax exemption on the first $200,000 of a primary residence for 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.