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)
Florida Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Florida
Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Property tax relief for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.
State Employment Preference
Provides veterans with preference points on state employment examinations.
Education and Tuition Assistance
Offers in‑state tuition rates and scholarships for veterans and dependents.
Specialty License Plates and Tags
Commemorative license plates and reduced fees for veterans.
Hunting and Fishing License Privileges
Free or discounted recreational licenses for veterans.
State Veterans’ Nursing Homes
Skilled nursing facilities for veterans needing long-term care.
Salute Our Soldiers Military Loan Program
Below-market interest rate mortgages for active duty and veterans through Florida Housing.
Hometown Heroes Housing Program
Up to $35,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible veterans and military.
Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Full property tax exemption for veterans with 100% permanent and total disability rating.
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.