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 Dakota Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in North Dakota
Disabled Veteran State Park Permit
Free or discounted access to North Dakota state parks.
Disabled Veteran Combined Hunting License
Low-cost lifetime hunting privileges for 100% disabled veterans.
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit
Property tax credit for veterans with 50% or greater service-connected disability.
Military Retirement Pay Tax Exemption
Military retirement pay is exempt from North Dakota state income tax.
Dependent Tuition Waiver
Free tuition at state institutions for dependents of disabled or deceased veterans.
Veterans Employment Preference
Preference points for veterans on state employment examinations.
Disabled American Veteran License Plates
Free specialty plates with tax exemption and handicap parking for 100% disabled veterans.
North Dakota Veterans Cemetery
Free burial services for veterans at the state veterans cemetery.
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.