Delaware Veteran Benefits
Delaware offers focused benefits to its veterans and families, including real estate tax exemptions, educational assistance, hiring preference, and recreation perks. While small in size, the state maintains efficient VSO support and access to essential services through centralized coordination.
🧠 Delaware Veteran Factoid
Delaware is one of the few states to have its own Veterans Trust Fund that accepts private donations to provide emergency assistance to veterans in need, beyond state or VA programs.
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This 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.
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🎓 Education & Tuition Assistance• Delaware National Guard Educational Benefits:Up to 100% tuition assistance at public colleges for Guard members; must commit to continued service.🔗 https://www.de.ng.mil | ☎ (302) 326-7014• Veteran In-State Tuition:Veterans using GI Bill benefits receive in-state rates at Delaware public institutions.🔗 https://www.doe.k12.de.us | ☎ (302) 735-4000• High School Diploma Program (Operation Recognition):Honorary diplomas for WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans who left school to serve.🔗 https://vets.delaware.gov | ☎ (302) 739-2792
💰 Property Tax & Financial Benefits• Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans:Full exemption from local property taxes for veterans with 100% SC disability.🔗 https://revenue.delaware.gov | ☎ (302) 739-3194• Veterans’ Pension (State-Funded for Certain Dates):Delaware offers a modest pension for wartime veterans who enlisted while state residents.🔗 https://vets.delaware.gov | ☎ (302) 739-2792
🧰 Employment & Transition Support• Veterans’ Preference in State Employment:Preference granted for competitive state jobs to veterans and Gold Star spouses.🔗 https://statejobs.delaware.gov | ☎ (302) 739-5458• DVTF Employment Assistance:Delaware Veterans Trust Fund can provide emergency financial aid for job transition, travel, or housing.🔗 https://vets.delaware.gov/services/dvtf | ☎ (302) 739-2792• Military Training Credit Toward Licensing:Relevant military experience may be applied to professional license or certification requirements.🔗 https://dpr.delaware.gov | ☎ (302) 744-4500
🌲 Parks, Recreation & Specialty Plates• Free State Park Admission:Veterans with a 60%+ SC disability or former POWs receive free entrance passes to Delaware state parks.🔗 https://destateparks.com | ☎ (302) 739-9220• Discounted Hunting & Fishing Licenses:Resident veterans with 60%+ SC disability receive free or reduced-cost licenses.🔗 https://dnrec.delaware.gov | ☎ (302) 739-9918• Delaware Veteran License Plates:Special plates for Disabled Vet, Purple Heart, Pearl Harbor Survivor, and National Guard members.🔗 https://www.dmv.de.gov | ☎ (302) 744-2500
🏠 Housing, Cemeteries & Local Support• Delaware Veterans Home (Milford):Provides skilled nursing and long-term care for eligible veterans; must be residents of Delaware.🔗 https://vets.delaware.gov/veterans-home | ☎ (302) 424-6000• Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery:Free burial for eligible veterans in Bear or Millsboro locations; nominal fee for spouses.🔗 https://vets.delaware.gov/cemetery | ☎ (302) 739-2792• Veterans Service Officers (VSOs):Certified representatives available statewide to assist with federal and state VA claims.🔗 https://vets.delaware.gov/services | ☎ (302) 739-2792
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