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EducationAlabama G.I. Dependents' ScholarshipCovers tuition, textbooks and instructional fees for dependents of eligible Alabama veterans at Alabama public schools and 13 private institutions. El…Alabama
Money & claimsAnnual clothing allowance$1,053.19 per qualifying item (effective Dec 1, 2025), paid Sept 1-Oct 31.Federal
Travel & lodgingArmed Forces Vacation Club (AFVC)A free-membership travel club with discounted resort and hotel stays for the military community, including veterans.FederalHidden gem
Money & claimsAutomobile allowance and adaptive equipmentOne-time payment up to $27,908.90 toward a specially equipped vehicle (effective Oct 1, 2026), paid to seller; plus adaptive-equipment grants.Federal
HealthCHAMPVAEligible: VA shares the cost of covered health care. Shown as 'eligible', never as dollars.Federal
Discounts & IDsCommissary, exchange and MWR privilegesEligible: shop at commissaries, exchanges, MWR retail. No application.FederalHidden gem
Travel & lodgingDoD Lodging (on-base hotels)The official DoD Lodging search covers Air Force Inns, Army Lodging, Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, Navy Getaways and Marine Corps lodging in one pla…FederalHidden gem
Jobs & careersFederal veterans' preference and 30% disabled hiring authority10 extra points in federal hiring exams; 30%+ can be hired noncompetitively.Federal
RecreationFree Military Lifetime Pass (national parks)A free lifetime America the Beautiful pass covering entrance or standard day-use fees at national parks and other federal recreation lands.FederalHidden gem
Housing & property taxGeorgia disabled veteran homestead exemptionA Georgia homestead exemption for qualifying disabled veterans and surviving spouses. See Georgia DOR for who qualifies.Georgia
EducationMarine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry ScholarshipUp to 36 months: tuition and fees, housing, books and supplies.Federal
EducationPost-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) and Transfer of Education BenefitsAt 100% tier (2026-27, Aug 1, 2026-Jul 31, 2027): full net in-state tuition at public schools; private/foreign/non-college capped at $30,908.34/yr; MH…Federal
Travel & lodgingSpace-A travel (military hops)Space-available seats on military flights. Military OneSource says only service members, retirees and their families are eligible; check the passenger…FederalHidden gem
Housing & property taxSpecially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Special Home Adaptation (SHA) grantsFY2026 amounts (FY2027 not yet published): FY 2026 max: SAH $126,526; SHA $25,350; TRA $50,961 (SAH-eligible) / $9,100 (SHA-eligible).Federal
EducationSurvivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA, Chapter 35)Monthly payment, up to 36 months (training started on/after Aug 1, 2018). 2026-27 full-time rate $1,621/month.Federal
Housing & property taxTennessee property tax relief for disabled veteransA state reimbursement (not an exemption) of part or all of paid property taxes for qualifying disabled veteran homeowners or surviving spouses. Qualif…Tennessee
Discounts & IDsTexas Disabled Veteran (DV) license platesTxDMV issues Disabled Veteran plates with "DV" in the plate number. TxDMV also requires that you receive compensation from the U.S. governme…Texas
EducationTexas Hazlewood ActTuition exemption at Texas public colleges. TVC lists Texas entry/home-of-record, 181+ days active duty, honorable or general discharge, and current T…Texas
RecreationTexas State Parklands PassportTexas Parks and Wildlife issues free Parklands Passports to qualifying groups, which TPWD says include veterans and disabled persons. Each passport ty…TexasHidden gem
Money & claimsTexas Veterans Commission free claims helpAccredited TVC Claims Benefit Advisors help Texas veterans, families and survivors file VA claims and appeals. TVC's FAQ says the service costs n…Texas
Housing & property taxTexas Veterans Land Board loansTexas GLO's Veterans Land Board offers home and land loans to Texas veterans and military members.Texas
Housing & property taxTexas disabled veteran property tax exemptionTexas property tax exemptions for veterans with a service-connected disability (Tax Code 11.22), with a separate 100% disabled veteran homestead exemp…Texas
Money & claimsVA disability compensationTax-free monthly payment; 2026 rates effective Dec 1, 2025: $180.42 at 10% up to $3,938.58 at 100% (veteran alone).Federal
HealthVA health careMedical care through VA. Expanded eligibility covers many veterans exposed to toxins or other hazards, including many Vietnam, Gulf War and post-9/11 …Federal
Housing & property taxVA home loan and funding fee exemptionHome loan guaranty (nearly 90% made with no down payment). Funding fee exemption saves 1.25%-3.3% of loan on purchase (rates effective Apr 7, 2023).Federal
Discounts & IDsVeteran ID Card (VIC)Free digital photo ID from VA that proves veteran status for business discounts. VA requires active, Reserve or Guard service and an honorable or gene…FederalHidden gem
Jobs & careersVeteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31)Services plus monthly subsistence allowance while training (FY2027, eff. Oct 1, 2026): full-time institutional $837.23 (no dependents) to $1,223.79 (2…Federal
Money & claimsVeterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife)Up to $40,000 whole life (in $10,000 steps); full coverage starts 2 years after applying. Premium by age, not a dollar benefit for calculator.FederalHidden gem
Family & survivorsVeterans burial allowanceSC death on/after Sept 11, 2001: up to $2,000; SC death before Sept 11, 2001: up to $1,500. Non-SC death on/after Oct 1, 2026: $1,032 burial + $1,032 …Federal
EducationYellow Ribbon ProgramSchool contributes toward tuition above the GI Bill cap and VA matches the contribution; amount set by school.Federal