Wyoming Exclusive State Benefits
Factoid: Wyoming has over 45,000 veterans and offers significant tax exemptions, generous education benefits, and outdoor recreation privileges. The state’s open landscapes and smaller veteran population allow for highly personalized veteran services.
Key Contact:
Wyoming Veterans Commission (WVC)
📍 5410 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82009
🌐 https://wyomilitary.wyo.gov/veterans | 📞 (307) 777 8152 | 📧 vog.oyw%40cvw
⚕️ State Veterans Home
🟩 Wyoming Veterans Home in Buffalo provides domiciliary and assisted living care for eligible veterans/spouses.
📍 700 Veterans Lane, Buffalo, WY 82834
🌐 https://wyomilitary.wyo.gov/veterans/state-veterans-home | 📞 (307) 684 5511 | 📧 vog.oyw%40hvw
🚗 Driver License & ID Benefits
🟩 Free “Veteran” indicator on driver’s licenses/IDs for honorably discharged veterans.
🟩 Military/veteran license plates available; some free for disabled veterans and award recipients.
📍 WY Dept. of Transportation
🌐 https://www.dot.state.wy.us | 📞 (307) 777 4800 | 📧 vog.oyw%40lareneg-tod
🏠 Property Tax Exemption
🟩 Honorably discharged veterans who served in designated wars/campaigns may receive a property tax exemption of $3,000 assessed value, usable toward home or vehicle registration.
📍 Apply via county assessor.
🌐 https://wyomilitary.wyo.gov/veterans/benefits | 📞 (307) 777 8152
💵 Income Tax Benefits
🟩 Wyoming has no state income tax — military pay, retirement, VA disability, and survivor benefits are fully tax free.
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🎓 Education Benefits
🟩 Free tuition at Wyoming community colleges and the University of Wyoming for overseas combat veterans, surviving spouses, and dependents (8 semesters max).
📍 WY Veterans Education Program
🌐 https://wyomilitary.wyo.gov/veterans/education | 📞 (307) 777 8152
🟩 Credit for military training toward degree programs.
💼 Employment Services
🟩 Veterans receive preference in state and local government hiring.
🟩 WY Workforce Services offers veteran job placement, resume help, and training grants.
🌐 https://wyoworks.gov | 📞 (307) 235 3200 | 📧 vog.oyw%40ecrofkrow
🌳 Recreation & Licenses
🟩 Free lifetime game bird/small game/fishing license for 50%+ disabled veterans.
🟩 Discounted camping and park admission for eligible veterans.
📍 WY Game & Fish Dept. / WY State Parks
🌐 https://wgfd.wyo.gov | 📞 (307) 777 4600 | 📧 vog.oyw%40ofni-dfgw
🌐 https://wyoparks.wyo.gov | 📞 (307) 777 6323 | 📧 vog.oyw%40skrap.skrap.etats
⚖️ Legal Assistance
🟩 Free legal services for low income veterans through Wyoming State Bar and Legal Aid of Wyoming.
🌐 https://legalhelpwy.org | 📞 (877) 432 9955 | 📧 gro.ywplehlagel%40ekatni
⚰️ State Veterans Cemetery
🟩 Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville provides free burial for veterans and nominal cost burial for spouses/dependents.
📍 80 Veterans Road, Evansville, WY 82636
🌐 https://wyomilitary.wyo.gov/veterans/state-veterans-cemetery | 📞 (307) 235 6673
💡 Additional Wyoming Specific Programs
🟩 Wyoming Veterans Tax Exemption can also apply to vehicle licensing fees.
🟩 Veterans skilled nursing care available via partnerships with local facilities.
🌐 https://wyomilitary.wyo.gov/veterans/benefits | 📞 (307) 777 8152
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Disclaimer:
This is NOT an official handout from DoD, VA, DOL nor FFSC but created by Dr. Tony Astro, PhD, GCDF, CMCS, CCSP as part of his class & capstone counseling. To reach out for correction and additional information connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyastro. You can also subscribe to his Military Benefits and Transition page for an update on this at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tonyastro.
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