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)
Hawaii Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Hawaii
Real Property Tax Exemption
Exempts or reduces real property taxes for totally disabled veterans.
Vehicle (Passenger Car) Tax Exemption
Waives certain taxes on passenger cars owned by totally disabled veterans.
Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program
Provides tuition assistance to Hawaii National Guard members at state institutions.
Special Vehicle License Plates
Offers distinctive veteran license plates and parking privileges.
State Veterans Cemetery Benefits
Interment in state veterans cemeteries for eligible veterans and spouses.
In-State Tuition for Veterans and Dependents
Resident tuition rates for nonresident veterans stationed in Hawaii.
Kupono Honorary Diploma Program
Honorary high school diplomas for veterans who left school to serve.
Veteran Hiring Preference Exam Points
5 points for non-disabled veterans and 10 points for disabled veterans on state civil service exams.
Priority of Service for Veterans
Veterans receive priority over non-veterans for employment, training, and placement services.
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.