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)
Mississippi Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Mississippi
Military Pay and Retired Pay Tax Exemptions
Exempts military pay and retired pay from state income tax.
Property Tax Exemptions
Provides property tax relief for disabled veterans.
State Employment Assistance and Preference
Assistance with job placement and hiring preference.
Education and Tuition Assistance
Offers in-state tuition rates and scholarships for veterans and dependents.
Special Military Vehicle Tags
Distinctive vehicle tags for veterans and service members.
Hunting and Fishing License Privileges
Free or discounted hunting and fishing licenses for veterans.
Honorary High School Diploma Program
Awards honorary diplomas to veterans who left high school to serve.
Mississippi Veterans Home
Long-term nursing care at four state veterans homes across Mississippi.
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Free burial for eligible veterans at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption
Property tax exemption on homestead for 100% disabled veterans.
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.