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)
Delaware Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Delaware
State Employment Preference
Provides hiring and retention preference for veterans applying for state jobs.
Education and Tuition Assistance
State-supported programs assisting veterans and dependents with education costs.
Special Vehicle Tags
Distinctive license plates recognizing military service.
Veterans Home
State-operated long-term care home for veterans.
Burial Benefits
Burial allowances and interment options for veterans and spouses.
Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses
No-fee or discounted licenses for veterans and active-duty residents.
State Park Admission Discount
Discounted annual park passes for veterans.
Military Retired Pay Income Tax Exclusion
Delaware residents can exclude up to $12,500 of military retired pay from state income tax.
Disabled Veterans School Tax Credit
100% disabled veterans receive a tax credit against all non-vocational school district property taxes.
County Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans
100% disabled veterans may be exempt from county property taxes depending on county of residence.
Veterans Opportunity Tax Credit (Employer)
Employers receive a tax credit for hiring qualified 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.