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)
Maryland Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Maryland
Universal Disability Pass for State Parks
Provides free lifetime entry to Maryland state parks for veterans with total disabilities.
Complimentary Lifetime Fishing License
Free lifetime fishing license for veterans with total disabilities.
Complimentary Lifetime Hunting License
Free lifetime hunting license for veterans with total disabilities.
Military Retirement Pay Income Tax Subtraction
Allows veterans to subtract a portion of military retirement pay from state taxes.
Property Tax Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans
Provides full property tax exemption for permanently and totally disabled veterans.
Education and Tuition Assistance
Scholarships and tuition waivers for veterans and dependents.
Special Military Vehicle Tags
Distinctive license plates honoring service and valor.
Hunting and Fishing License Privileges
Discounted licenses for veterans not qualifying for a complimentary license.
State Civil Service Hiring Preference
10 points added to civil service exam scores; additional 2 points for former POWs.
Disabled Veteran Non-Competitive Hiring
Disabled veterans with 30%+ rating may be hired without competitive selection process.
Maryland Homefront Program
Down payment and closing cost assistance for veteran homebuyers.
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
Skilled nursing care and assisted living at Maryland's state veterans home.
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.