8 benefit programs available in Connecticut.
The Connecticut Veterans Home in Rocky Hill is a state-operated healthcare facility providing residential care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services for eligible Connecticut veterans.
Note: Located in Rocky Hill. One of the oldest veterans homes in the US. VA per diem offsets costs.
Eligible veterans who are Connecticut residents receive a waiver of tuition and certain fees at Connecticut state colleges and universities, including UConn and the Connecticut State Community College system.
Note: Covers tuition at UConn, CSCU, and community colleges. Last-dollar benefit: Post-9/11 GI Bill applied first, waiver covers remaining tuition balance. Dependents of veterans killed in action or 100% disabled also qualify.
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority offers below-market interest rate mortgages exclusively for Connecticut veterans purchasing or refinancing a primary residence in the state.
Note: Can be combined with VA Home Loan Guarantee for additional down payment and rate benefits. Income and purchase price limits apply — check CHFA website for current limits.
Connecticut grants veterans a 5-point preference on state civil service examinations. Disabled veterans receive a 10-point preference.
Note: 5 points for veterans, 10 for disabled veterans on state civil service exams.
Connecticut provides a 25% set-aside goal for state contracts to be awarded to small and minority-owned businesses, with veteran-owned businesses receiving additional consideration under state procurement policies.
Note: Veteran-owned businesses receive consideration in state procurement. Register with CT DAS supplier diversity program.
Veterans with a service-connected disability receive a property tax exemption on their primary residence. The exemption scales from $1,500 (10% disability) to $3,000 (75%+ disability). As of assessment years on or after October 1, 2025, veterans with a permanent and total (P&T) service-connected disability — including TDIU — receive a FULL property tax exemption on their primary residence or one motor vehicle.
Note: Major expansion effective Oct 1, 2025: 100% P&T veterans (including TDIU) now get FULL property tax exemption. File with your town assessor by October 1. Surviving spouses retain the exemption.
Connecticut resident veterans receive free parking at all state parks, forests, and beaches with a free Charter Oak Pass veteran edition.
Note: Available to all CT resident veterans. Covers all state parks, forests, and beaches. No disability rating required.
Connecticut operates the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown providing burial at no cost for eligible veterans and their dependents.
Note: Located in Middletown. Free for veterans. Spouses and dependents also eligible.
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