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)
South Dakota Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in South Dakota
Veterans Bonus Program
Provides a cash bonus to eligible service members and veterans.
Property Tax Exemption
Reduces property taxes for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.
Free Tuition for Wartime Service
Provides free tuition at state schools for wartime veterans.
Special License Plates and Driver’s License Designation
Distinctive plates and ID designations for veterans.
Hunting, Fishing and State Park Privileges
Free or reduced-cost licenses and park admission for veterans.
Headstone Setting and Burial Benefits
Provides burial benefits and reimbursement for headstone setting.
State and Local Government Hiring Preference
Preference for employment at all government levels with guaranteed interviews for qualified veterans.
Veteran Employment Services
Job search, resume, and interview preparation through Department of Labor offices.
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.