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)
Oregon Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Oregon
State Employment Preference
Provides veterans preference in state hiring processes.
Education and Tuition Assistance
Tuition support for veterans, National Guard members and dependents.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Special Access Pass
Provides free admission to state parks for disabled veterans.
Vehicle Tags and License Plates
Special license plates honoring service.
Hunting and Fishing License Privileges
Reduced-fee licenses for disabled veterans.
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Property tax exemption for veterans with 40%+ service-connected disability.
Veterans Dependent Educational Assistance
Educational assistance for dependents of 100% disabled or deceased veterans.
ODVA Home Loan Program
Low-interest home loans for Oregon veterans separate from federal VA loans.
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.