🚌 Nebraska Veterans License Plates
🟩 Military honor plates and disabled veteran plates available; registration discounts for eligible veterans.
🌐 https://dmv.nebraska.gov | 📞 (402) 471-3985
🧾 State Employment & Hiring Preference
🟩 5-point preference (10-point for disabled veterans) added to passing scores on state employment exams. Applies to National Guard, active duty, and some surviving spouses.
🌐 https://statejobs.nebraska.gov
💼 Veterans' Aid Fund
🟩 Emergency financial aid for wartime veterans or their dependents (rent, utilities, food, etc.). Contact county Veterans Service Officer.
🌐 https://veterans.nebraska.gov | 📞 (402) 471-2458
⚰️ Nebraska Veterans’ Cemeteries
🟩 Cemeteries in Alliance, Bellevue, and Kearney offer no-cost burial for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents.
🌐 https://veterans.nebraska.gov/cemeteries | 📞 (402) 595-2180
⚕️ Veterans Homes
🟩 Four state veterans’ homes (Norfolk, Bellevue, Kearney, Scottsbluff) provide assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Priority for wartime veterans and spouses.
🌐 https://veterans.nebraska.gov/homes | 📞 (402) 471-2458
🚗 Military License & ID Waivers
🟩 Extensions for driver’s licenses for active-duty military; no penalty for late renewals.
🌐 https://dmv.nebraska.gov | 📞 (402) 471-3861
🧠 Nebraska Brain Injury Waiver
🟩 Veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may be eligible for Medicaid waiver services including case management, respite care, and rehab.
🌐 https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Medicaid-Waivers.aspx
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✅ EXCLUSIVE TIPS for Nebraska Veterans
• 🧠 Veterans in Agriculture: Nebraska’s "AgriAbility Program" and USDA Rural Development programs assist disabled veterans with starting or expanding farm businesses.
🌐 https://agrability.unl.edu | 📞 (800) 471-6425
• 🛠 Hire Vets Nebraska: State-level employment initiative that matches transitioning service members with employers actively seeking veteran talent.
🌐 https://veterans.nebraska.gov/employment
• 🏫 Post-9/11 Veteran Internship Pilot: Offers internships for recently separated vets in state and private sectors. Stipends provided.
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📌 FACTOID
Nebraska ranks among the top 10 states for veteran well-being due to strong property tax relief, tuition waivers, and statewide employment initiatives.
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
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 Advocacy Education. For updates, corrections, or to request speaking engagements, connect at:
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