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)
Iowa Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Iowa
War Orphans Tuition Assistance
Tuition aid for children of deceased Iowa veterans.
Veterans Employment Assistance
State employment services and priority for veterans seeking jobs.
Special Vehicle License Plates
Distinctive plates available to veterans and military retirees.
Veteran Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License
Discounted lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for veterans.
Iowa Veterans Trust Fund & Grants
Financial assistance to veterans for emergency needs.
Disabled Veteran Homestead Property Tax Credit
100% property tax credit for veterans with 100% service-connected disability.
Military Service Tax Exemption
$4,000 property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans.
Iowa Veterans Home
Comprehensive care at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
Military Homeownership Assistance Program
Down payment and closing cost assistance for veterans purchasing homes in Iowa.
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.