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)
Ohio Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Ohio
Employment Assistance and Public Employment Preference
Job placement services and hiring preference for veterans.
Ohio War Orphans and Severely Disabled Veterans Scholarship Program
Scholarships for children of deceased or severely disabled veterans.
Veterans Burial Benefits
Assists with burial expenses and cemetery services.
Compensation for State Active Duty
Pays service members when called to state active duty.
Special Vehicle License Plates
Distinctive plates honoring military service.
Hunting, Fishing and State Park Privileges
Free or discounted recreational licenses and park access.
Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Property tax exemption for 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans on their primary residence.
Military Retirement Pay Income Tax Exemption
Military retirement income is 100% exempt from Ohio state income tax.
Active Duty Military Pay Deduction
Income tax deduction for active duty military pay when stationed outside Ohio.
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.