🧠 Hawaii Veteran FactoidHawai‘i is the only U.S. state that offers state-managed veterans cemeteries on every major island, ensuring access to burial honors across the Pacific region. It’s also home to the East-West Center, a cultural diplomacy institution fostering global peace—frequently visited by military leaders and scholars.
⚠️ 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

🎓 Education & Tuition Assistance• In-State Tuition for All Veterans:Honorably discharged veterans using VA education benefits are granted in-state tuition at University of Hawai‘i campuses.🔗 https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/student-affairs/veterans | ☎ (808) 956-8753• Hawai‘i National Guard Tuition Assistance:Covers 100% tuition at University of Hawai‘i institutions for qualifying Guard members.🔗 https://dod.hawaii.gov/hro/education | ☎ (808) 672-1246• High School Diploma for Wartime Veterans:WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans may receive honorary diplomas if they left school to serve.🔗 https://dod.hawaii.gov/ovs | ☎ (808) 433-0420
💰 Property Tax & Financial Relief• Property Tax Exemption for 100% SC Disabled Veterans:Full exemption on primary residence for veterans with 100% service-connected disability.🔗 https://www.realpropertyhonolulu.com | ☎ (808) 768-3799(Check with each county as benefits vary: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island)• Vehicle Registration Discount:Disabled veterans may receive one vehicle registration fee exemption per year.🔗 https://hidot.hawaii.gov | ☎ (808) 587-2150
🧰 Employment & Licensing Support• State Hiring Preference:Veterans receive preference points for civil service positions with the State of Hawai‘i.🔗 https://hrd.hawaii.gov | ☎ (808) 587-1111• Employment Training & Apprenticeships:Veterans have access to job placement and paid training through the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.🔗 https://labor.hawaii.gov/veterans | ☎ (808) 586-8877• Military License Reciprocity:Military training can count toward trade licenses in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.🔗 https://cca.hawaii.gov | ☎ (808) 586-3000
🌴 Parks, Recreation & License Benefits• Free Hunting Licenses:Available to 100% SC disabled veterans.🔗 https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/hunting | ☎ (808) 587-0166• Discounted State Park Access:Disabled veterans are eligible for discounted camping and lodging at Hawai‘i state parks.🔗 https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp | ☎ (808) 587-0300• Hawai‘i Veterans License Plates:Designs available for Purple Heart, POW, Combat Veteran, and more.🔗 https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways | ☎ (808) 692-7675
🏠 Veterans Homes, Cemeteries & Support• Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home (Hilo):Skilled nursing care facility on the Big Island; serves eligible veterans across the state.🔗 https://www.hilo.va.gov/services/veteranshome.asp | ☎ (808) 961-1500• Veterans Cemeteries (State-Managed):Locations on all major islands provide burial services at no cost to eligible veterans.🔗 https://dod.hawaii.gov/ovs | ☎ (808) 433-0420• Office of Veterans Services (OVS):Coordinates claims, appeals, healthcare access, and benefit counseling across all islands.🔗 https://dod.hawaii.gov/ovs | ☎ (808) 433-0420