8 benefit programs available in Arkansas.
The Arkansas Veterans Home in Fayetteville provides skilled nursing and domiciliary care for eligible Arkansas veterans at subsidized rates.
Note: Located in Fayetteville. VA per diem offsets costs.
Provides up to eight semesters of free tuition, mandatory fees, and on-campus room and board at Arkansas public colleges and universities to dependent children and spouses of Arkansas resident military members who were killed in action, killed on ordnance delivery, declared missing in action (MIA), held as a prisoner of war (POW), or who have been declared 100% permanently and totally disabled as a result of active military service. KIA, MIA, and POW dependents qualify regardless of disability rating.
Note: One of the most comprehensive dependent education benefits — covers room and board in addition to tuition. Apply through ADHE. Interaction with federal education benefits varies — contact school financial aid office for details.
Arkansas grants veterans preference in state employment with points added to passing civil service exam scores. Disabled veterans receive additional consideration.
Note: Disabled veterans receive additional preference beyond standard veteran preference.
Veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected VA disability rating are fully exempt from property taxes on their primary residence in Arkansas.
Note: Must be 100% P&T rated. Apply at your county assessor's office with VA disability letter. Surviving spouses retain the exemption as long as they do not remarry and continue to reside in the home.
Military retirement pay received by Arkansas residents is fully exempt from state income tax, providing significant annual savings for retired military personnel residing in the state.
Note: Claim the exemption on your AR1000 state tax return. No cap on the exempted amount. VA disability compensation is also tax-free at both federal and state levels.
Arkansas resident disabled veterans with a 100% service-connected disability receive free camping at all Arkansas state parks.
Note: 100% disabled veterans only. Covers tent and RV camping sites.
Arkansas veterans with a 100% service-connected disability receive a free lifetime combination hunting and fishing license. Veterans with 70%+ disability receive discounted annual licenses.
Note: 100% disabled get free lifetime. 70%+ get discounts. Apply with VA documentation.
Arkansas operates two state veterans cemeteries in North Little Rock and Birdeye providing burial at no cost for eligible veterans and their dependents.
Note: Two locations: North Little Rock and Birdeye. Free for veterans and eligible dependents.
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