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)
Illinois Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Illinois
Income Tax Exemption on Military Retired Pay
Exempts military retired pay from Illinois state income tax.
Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans
Reduces property taxes for eligible disabled veterans.
Educational Assistance for Children of Veterans
Scholarships for children of veterans killed or disabled in service.
Military License Plates and Driver’s License Designation
Special license plates and veteran identifier on driver’s licenses.
Illinois Veterans Homes
State-operated long-term care facilities for veterans.
Veterans’ Employment Preference
Hiring preference for veterans in state government jobs.
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Property tax exemption ranging from $2,500 to full exemption based on 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.