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)
Nebraska Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Nebraska
Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund
Emergency financial assistance for veterans in need.
Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Reduces or eliminates property taxes for certain veterans.
Waiver of Tuition for Dependents
Free tuition at state universities for dependents of disabled or deceased veterans.
Veteran Registry and License Plates
Registers veterans for benefits and offers specialty license plates.
Employment Preference
Extra points on employment exams for veterans and qualifying spouses.
Hunting and Fishing License Privileges
Discounted hunting and fishing licenses for disabled veterans.
State Park Permits
Free or discounted state park access for disabled veterans.
Nebraska Veterans Homes
Long-term care at four state veterans homes across Nebraska.
Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption
Property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans on their primary residence.
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.