🎓 Education & Tuition Assistance• Georgia HERO Scholarship:Up to $2,000 per academic year for dependents of Guard/Reserve members deployed in combat zones.🔗 https://www.gafutures.org | ☎ (770) 724-9000• Georgia National Guard Service Cancelable Loan:Up to $6,000 per academic year for Guard members attending eligible colleges.🔗 https://www.gafutures.org | ☎ (770) 724-9030• In-State Tuition for All Veterans:All veterans using federal VA education benefits are considered in-state for tuition purposes.🔗 https://www.usg.edu | ☎ (404) 962-3050• High School Diploma for Wartime Veterans:Honorary diplomas offered to WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans who left school to serve.🔗 https://veterans.georgia.gov | ☎ (404) 656-2300
💰 Property Tax & Financial Relief• Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption:Exempts up to $117,614 of assessed home value for veterans with 100% SC disability or qualifying conditions. 🔗 https://dor.georgia.gov | ☎ (877) 423-6711• Free Vehicle License Plate & Ad Valorem Tax Exemption:Available to veterans with 100% SC disability or certain combat awards.🔗 https://dor.georgia.gov | ☎ (877) 423-6711• Tax Exemptions for Retired Military Pay:As of 2022, Georgia exempts up to $35,000 of military retirement pay for those 62+ or permanently disabled. 🔗 https://dor.georgia.gov/military-retirement-income-tax | ☎ (877) 423-6711________________________________________🧰 Employment & Career Services• State Hiring Preference:5–10 points for veterans, disabled veterans, and eligible spouses on state civil service exams.🔗 https://team.georgia.gov | ☎ (877) 318-2772• Georgia Department of Labor Veterans Services:Job search, resume prep, and direct placement support at Career Centers statewide.🔗 https://dol.georgia.gov/veterans | ☎ (404) 232-3500• Apprenticeship & Licensure Credit:Military training and experience may apply to trade licenses and civilian certifications.🔗 https://sos.ga.gov/licensing | ☎ (844) 753-7825________________________________________🌲 Parks, Licenses & Outdoor Benefits• Honorary Hunting & Fishing Licenses:Lifetime licenses available for 100% SC disabled veterans or permanently mobility-impaired veterans.🔗 https://georgiawildlife.com/veteranslicenses | ☎ (800) 366-2661• Free Admission to Georgia State Parks:Available for veterans with service-connected disability and for all during Veterans Day weekend.🔗 https://gastateparks.org | ☎ (800) 864-7275• Military License Plates:Includes Disabled Vet, Purple Heart, Gold Star, Vietnam Veteran, and National Guard plates.🔗 https://dor.georgia.gov | ☎ (877) 423-6711________________________________________🏠 Housing, Cemeteries & Local Support• Georgia War Veterans Homes:Facilities in Augusta and Milledgeville provide long-term nursing care to honorably discharged Georgia veterans. 🔗 https://veterans.georgia.gov/homes | ☎ (478) 445-3234• Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemeteries:Free burial for veterans and low-cost interment for spouses in Glennville and Milledgeville.🔗 https://veterans.georgia.gov/cemeteries | ☎ (478) 445-3363• Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS) Field Offices:Over 45 offices statewide to assist with claims, appeals, and benefit navigation.🔗 https://veterans.georgia.gov/field-offices | ☎ (404) 656-2300