🎓 Education & Tuition Benefits• Arizona Tuition Waiver for Purple Heart Recipients:Eligible veterans with a Purple Heart or 100% SC disability may attend Arizona state colleges tuition-free.🔗 https://dvs.az.gov/education/tuition-waiver | ☎ (602) 255-3373• In-State Tuition for All Honorably Discharged Veterans:Any veteran using GI Bill benefits is eligible for in-state tuition regardless of residency.🔗 https://veterans.asu.edu | ☎ (855) 278-5080• Arizona National Guard Tuition Reimbursement:Covers up to 100% tuition for active Arizona National Guard members.🔗 https://dema.az.gov/education | ☎ (602) 267-2710________________________________________💰 Tax Exemptions & Financial Support• Military Retirement Pay Tax Exemption:As of 2021, all military retirement pay is fully exempt from Arizona state income tax.🔗 https://azdor.gov | ☎ (602) 255-3381• Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans):SC disabled veterans may qualify for reduced property tax on their primary residence.🔗 https://azdor.gov/property-tax-relief | ☎ (602) 716-6843• Vehicle License Tax Exemption:Veterans with 100% SC disability are exempt from vehicle license tax on one vehicle.🔗 https://azdot.gov | ☎ (602) 255-0072________________________________________🌲 Parks, Licenses & Recreation
• Arizona State Parks Annual Pass:
50% discount for all veterans; 100% SC veterans receive free admission.
🔗 https://azstateparks.com/passes | ☎ (877) 697-2757
• Hunting/Fishing License Discount:
Resident veterans with 100% SC disability are eligible for complimentary licenses.
🔗 https://www.azgfd.com/license | ☎ (602) 942-3000
• Veteran License Plates:
Special plates include Disabled Vet, Women Veteran, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart.
🔗 https://azdot.gov/mvd/plates | ☎ (602) 255-0072
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🏠 Housing, Cemeteries & Local Resources
• Arizona State Veterans Homes:
Skilled nursing care available in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Yuma for eligible veterans.
🔗 https://dvs.az.gov/services/state-veteran-homes | ☎ (602) 234-8423
• Arizona Veterans’ Cemeteries:
Free burial for veterans and low-cost interment for spouses in Marana, Camp Navajo, and Sierra Vista. 🔗 https://dvs.az.gov/services/burial | ☎ (602) 234-8415
• Veteran Benefits Counselors (VBCs):
Located statewide to assist with VA claims, benefits, and appeals.
🔗 https://dvs.az.gov/services/benefits | ☎ (602) 255-3373
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Arizona Veteran Benefits
Arizona offers a deep range of state-supported veteran benefits, especially in education, employment, tax relief, and recreational access. With multiple military installations and a large retiree population, the state is veteran-forward in services, preference, and outreach.
�� Employment & Preference Programs• Veterans’ Preference in State Hiring:Honorably discharged veterans receive 5–10 point preferences in competitive state job hiring.🔗 https://hr.az.gov/veterans | ☎ (602) 542-5482• kroW%40anozirA Priority of Service:Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority in job training, workshops, and career placement.🔗 https://arizonaatwork.com | ☎ (602) 542-2460• Apprenticeship & SkillBridge Arizona Programs:Access DoD SkillBridge transition programs with pre-approved Arizona employers.🔗 https://dvs.az.gov | ☎ (602) 234-8430______________________________
✈️ Tips for Arizona Veterans Living Overseas
• Maintain legal Arizona residency through an AZ-based mailing address
• Use VBCs to initiate claims even from abroad
• Arizona is among the most digital-friendly states for remote license renewal and tax correspondence
🔗 https://azdot.gov/mvd/driver-services | 🔗 https://aztaxes.gov
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🧠 Arizona Veteran Factoid
Arizona is home to more than 520,000 veterans and hosts multiple military installations, including Luke AFB and Davis-Monthan AFB, making it one of the fastest-growing states for military retirees.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This is NOT an official document from DoD, VA, DOL, or FFSC. It was created by Dr. Tony Astro as part of his capstone counseling and veteran education outreach.
🔗 For corrections and updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tonyastro
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