Colorado Veteran Benefits
Colorado provides robust support for its veterans and military families, offering property tax relief, tuition programs, workforce services, and access to recreational and housing benefits. All key contacts and access links are included below.
🎓 Education & Tuition Assistance• Colorado National Guard State Tuition Assistance (STA):Covers up to 100% tuition at approved Colorado state institutions for eligible Guard members.🔗 https://dmva.colorado.gov/education-benefits | ☎ (720) 250-1562• In-State Tuition for Veterans:All honorably discharged veterans using GI Bill benefits are eligible for in-state tuition at public colleges.🔗 https://highered.colorado.gov | ☎ (303) 862-3001• Operation Recognition (Honorary Diplomas):High school diplomas granted to veterans of WWII, Korea, or Vietnam who left school for service.🔗 https://www.cde.state.co.us/postsecondary/operationrecognition | ☎ (303) 866-6938
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💰 Property Tax & Financial Relief• Property Tax Exemption:50% exemption on the first $200,000 of home value for veterans with 100% permanent SC disability.🔗 https://cdola.colorado.gov | ☎ (303) 864-7720• Colorado Disabled Veteran License Plate:Qualifies veterans for vehicle registration fee exemption.🔗 https://dmv.colorado.gov/military | ☎ (303) 205-5600
🧰 Employment & Job Assistance• Veterans’ Hiring Preference:Eligible veterans receive preference points on Colorado state job applications.🔗 https://www.colorado.gov/jobs | ☎ (303) 866-2391• Priority of Service at Workforce Centers:Veterans and spouses receive job search priority, resume help, and vocational counseling.🔗 https://cdle.colorado.gov/veterans | ☎ (303) 318-8827• Military Skills Transfer Assistance:Veterans may translate military training into credentials for select occupations.🔗 https://cdle.colorado.gov/military-skills | ☎ (303) 318-8000
🌲 Parks, Licenses & Outdoor Benefits• Free State Parks Admission:Disabled veterans receive free admission to all Colorado state parks with the Columbine Pass.🔗 https://cpw.state.co.us | ☎ (303) 297-1192• Discounted Hunting & Fishing Licenses:Free lifetime combo license for 60%+ disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.🔗 https://cpw.state.co.us/buyapply/Pages/DisabledVeterans.aspx | ☎ (303) 297-1192• Military Specialty License Plates:Includes Veteran, Bronze Star, Vietnam Service, and Female Veteran designs.🔗 https://dmv.colorado.gov/military | ☎ (303) 205-5600
🏠 Housing, Veterans Homes & Local Assistance• Colorado State Veterans Homes:Skilled nursing care available in Aurora, Florence, Homelake, Rifle, and Walsenburg.🔗 https://veteranshomes.colorado.gov | ☎ (303) 894-7578• Veterans Cemeteries:Facilities in Grand Junction and Trinidad offer burial benefits to veterans and eligible family members.🔗 https://vets.colorado.gov | ☎ (720) 857-6200• County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs):Free local help with claims, pensions, disability appeals, and state/federal benefits.🔗 https://vets.colorado.gov | ☎ (720) 857-6333
🧠 Colorado Veteran FactoidColorado is home to over 360,000 veterans, including one of the youngest post-9/11 veteran populations. It’s also a leader in veteran mental health pilot programs through community-based VA alternatives.
⚠️ DisclaimerThis is NOT an official handout 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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