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)
Rhode Island Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Rhode Island
Veterans Employment Preference
Gives veterans preference in state hiring.
Property Tax Exemptions
Reduces property taxes for eligible veterans.
Education Assistance and Scholarships
Tuition waivers and scholarships for veterans and dependents.
Special Vehicle License Plates
Distinctive plates recognizing military service.
State Park Admission Benefits
Free admission to state parks for 100% disabled veterans.
Free Tuition for Dependents
Free tuition for surviving spouses and dependents at state colleges.
Veteran Employer Tax Incentives
State tax incentives for businesses that hire veterans.
Disabled Veteran Vehicle Registration Exemption
Lifetime vehicle registration exemption for disabled veterans or those with limb loss.
Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Free burial for eligible wartime veterans at the Exeter 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.