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)
Indiana Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Indiana
State Income Tax Exemption on Military Retired Pay
Exempts a portion of military retired pay from Indiana state income tax.
Property Tax Deductions for Veterans
Provides property tax deductions for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.
Tuition and Fee Exemption
Provides tuition waivers at Indiana public colleges for eligible veterans and dependents.
Military Vehicle Tags
Offers distinctive license plates for veterans and military members.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses & State Park Privileges
Reduced fees for hunting/fishing licenses and park admission.
Indiana Veterans Home
State-operated long-term care home for veterans.
Civil Service Hiring Preference
10% preference points added to civil service exam scores for eligible veterans.
Veterans Employment Services (DVOP/LVER)
Individualized career services and job placement through Workforce Development offices.
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.