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)
New Mexico Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in New Mexico
Property Tax Exemptions
Offers standard and disabled-veteran property tax exemptions.
New Mexico National Guard Tuition Scholarship
Tuition assistance for National Guard members.
Education and Tuition Assistance
Scholarships and fee waivers for veterans and dependents.
Specialty License Plates and Vehicle Tax Exemptions
Distinctive plates and motor-vehicle tax waivers.
Hunting, Fishing and Recreation Licenses
Free or reduced-cost licenses and Veterans Day recreational benefits.
State Employment Preference
Veterans receive 5-10 preference points on state job examinations.
Vietnam Veterans Scholarship
Tuition coverage at state schools for Vietnam War veterans.
In-State Tuition for Veterans and Families
Immediate in-state tuition rates without residency waiting period.
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.