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)
North Carolina Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in North Carolina
Property Tax Exclusion for Disabled Veterans
Provides a partial property tax exclusion on a primary residence for disabled veterans.
National Guard Tuition Assistance
Tuition support for North Carolina National Guard members.
State Employment Preference
Priority in hiring for veterans seeking state jobs.
Special Vehicle Plates and Driver License Indicators
Specialized license plates and veteran indicators on driver licenses.
Hunting and Fishing License Privileges
Free or discounted recreational licenses for veterans.
Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans
Up to 8 semesters free tuition for children of deceased or disabled veterans.
In-State Tuition for Active Duty
In-state tuition rates for active duty stationed in North Carolina.
North Carolina State Veterans Homes
Skilled nursing care at four state veterans homes across North Carolina.
North Carolina State Veterans Cemeteries
Burial benefits at three state veterans cemeteries.
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.