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)
Louisiana Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Louisiana
Property Tax Exemption
Exempts up to $150,000 of a primary residence’s assessed value for disabled veterans.
State Employment Preference
Hiring preference for veterans in state civil service positions.
Title 29 In-State Tuition Assistance
Waives in-state tuition for qualifying veterans and their dependents.
Special Vehicle License Plates
Specialty license plates for veterans and disabled veterans.
State Park Passes and Recreation Benefits
Discounted park passes and free fishing/hunting licenses.
Disabled Veteran Parking at Louisiana Airports
Free parking at airports for veterans with qualifying disabilities.
VA Southeast Louisiana Healthcare System
Comprehensive VA healthcare covering 23 parishes through the New Orleans VA Medical Center and clinics.
Louisiana Veterans Home
Long-term skilled nursing care for veterans at five state veterans homes.
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.