________________________________________Recreation• Parks-for-Patriots Pass: Free access to AL state parks for veterans (proof of service required).🔗 https://va.alabama.gov/laws-affecting-veterans• Fishing & Hunting Licenses: Discounted or free licenses for disabled veterans.🔗 https://www.outdooralabama.com/licenses/veterans________________________________________Health & Housing• State Veterans Homes: Long-term skilled care available at 4 state-run facilities.🔗 https://va.alabama.gov/veterans-homes☎ (334) 242 5077• Veterans Cemeteries: Burial services at Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Spanish Fort).🔗 https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/state.asp?State=AL☎ (251) 625 1338________________________________________Veteran Support Services• County Veterans Service Offices (CVSOs): Free help with VA claims, pensions, and records in every county.🔗 https://va.alabama.gov/service-offices☎ (334) 242 5077• VA Regional Office (Montgomery): Federal VA claims processing and benefits support.📍 345 Perry Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36109☎ 1 800 827 1000🔗 https://www.benefits.va.gov/montgomery________________________________________Alabama Veteran FactoidOver 375,000 veterans reside in Alabama, ranking it among the top 15 veteran states in the U.S.________________________________________DisclaimerThis is NOT an official handout from DoD, VA, DOL, or FFSC. It was created by Dr. Tony Astro as part of his class and capstone counseling. For corrections and updates, visit:🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/tonyastro
Alabama Veteran Benefits
Alabama provides generous state benefits including education support, tax exemptions, housing assistance, driver license perks, free park access, and employment resources—designed to support veterans and their families.________________________________________Education & Scholarships• AL GI Dependent Scholarship: Tuition, fees & books for dependents of Alabama veterans with 20%+ VA rating or KIA.🔗 https://va.alabama.gov/dependents-scholarship☎ (334) 242 5077• National Guard Education Assistance (ANGEAP): Tuition help for eligible AL National Guard members.🔗 https://va.alabama.gov/education-benefits☎ (334) 242 5077________________________________________Tax Relief• Retiree Pay & Combat Pay Exemptions: State tax-exempt for military retirement and combat zone pay.🔗 https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/alabama-state-veterans-benefits.html• Property Tax Exemption: 100% exemption for 100% SC disabled veterans (or 65+) on primary residence.🔗 https://ba.auburn.edu/student-business-account-services/al-state-military-veteran-benefits________________________________________Licensing & ID Benefits• Veteran Driver’s License Designation: Add “VETERAN” on state ID/driver’s license via ALEA.• Veteran Plates & Tags: Special license plates for disabled vets, Purple Heart, Gold Star families.🔗 https://revenue.alabama.gov/license-plates________________________________________Employment & Job Training
• State Job Preference Points: Extra points for state hiring & civil service.
🔗 https://personnel.alabama.gov
☎ (334) 242 3389
• VETS Services: Job placement, resume support, apprenticeships through DOL.
🔗 https://alabamaworks.alabama.gov
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