Arkansas Veteran Benefits
Arkansas provides comprehensive benefits to its veterans, including education grants, tax relief, priority hiring, and recreational discounts. With a strong commitment to rural veterans and several state-level programs, Arkansas is one of the most accessible states for post-service transition.🏠 Housing, Cemeteries & Support Services• Arkansas State Veterans Homes:Facilities in Fayetteville and North Little Rock offer long-term care and rehabilitation for eligible veterans.🔗 https://www.veterans.arkansas.gov | ☎ (501) 683-2382• Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery:Free burial for veterans and low-cost interment for spouses in North Little Rock and Birdeye.🔗 https://www.veterans.arkansas.gov | ☎ (501) 683-2259• County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs):Available in nearly every Arkansas county to assist with VA claims and state-specific programs.🔗 https://www.veterans.arkansas.gov | ☎ (501) 370-3820
🧠 Arkansas Veteran FactoidArkansas is home to over 240,000 veterans and has one of the highest rates of rural veteran populations in the U.S., making mobile outreach programs and state partnerships especially critical.
�� Employment & Job Preference• State Hiring Preference:Veterans, spouses, and surviving spouses receive extra points for state employment exams.🔗 https://arcareers.arkansas.gov | ☎ (501) 682-1800• Arkansas Transition Assistance Program (AR TAP):Career readiness support and job connection programs specifically for Arkansas-based transitioning service members.🔗 https://dws.arkansas.gov | ☎ (855) 225-4440• Apprenticeship & Trade Credits:Military experience may count toward civilian trade licensure or certification requirements.🔗 https://www.arkansas.gov/mlc | ☎ (501) 682-1442
🌲 Parks, Hunting, Fishing & License Discounts• Lifetime Hunting & Fishing Licenses (Reduced Fee):Available for Arkansas resident veterans with 100% SC disability or age 60+ with proof of service.🔗 https://www.agfc.com/en/resources/licensing | ☎ (501) 223-6300• Arkansas State Parks Lifetime Pass:Free day-use and camping access for permanently disabled veterans.🔗 https://www.arkansasstateparks.com | ☎ (888) 287-2757• Special License Plates:Includes Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart, Gold Star Family, Pearl Harbor Survivor, and more.🔗 https://mydmv.arkansas.gov | ☎ (501) 682-4692
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🎓 Education & Tuition Assistance• Arkansas Military Dependents Scholarship (MDS):Provides full tuition, fees, and room/board for dependents of AR veterans who were KIA, MIA, or 100% SC disabled.🔗 https://sams.adhe.edu | ☎ (501) 371-2050• In-State Tuition for Veterans:All veterans using federal VA education benefits qualify for in-state rates at Arkansas public colleges.🔗 https://va.arkansas.gov | ☎ (501) 370-3820• National Guard Tuition Waiver:Offers tuition and fees for Guard members at participating state-supported institutions.🔗 https://arkansas.nationalguard.mil | ☎ (501) 212-5009
💰 Property & Financial Exemptions• Property Tax Exemption:Honorably discharged veterans with 100% SC disability (or qualifying dependents of KIA/MIA veterans) are fully exempt from property taxes on their primary residence.🔗 https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov | ☎ (501) 324-9052• Homestead & Personal Property Relief:Additional exemptions may apply for adaptive housing or vehicles modified for disability use.🔗 https://www.ark.org/assessor | ☎ (501) 683-3053________________________________________⚠️ 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.
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