8 benefit programs available in Hawaii.
The Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo provides skilled nursing care and memory care for eligible Hawaii veterans in a 95-bed facility.
Note: Located in Hilo on the Big Island. Named after Medal of Honor recipient. 95 beds. VA per diem offsets costs.
Hawaii National Guard members in good standing receive tuition assistance at University of Hawaii system institutions, covering a portion of tuition costs.
Note: Must be actively serving in HI National Guard. Interaction with federal education benefits varies — contact school financial aid office for details.
Hawaii resident veterans may receive supplemental tuition assistance at the University of Hawaii system and Hawaii community colleges, bridging gaps not covered by federal GI Bill benefits.
Note: Designed to bridge gaps not covered by GI Bill. Apply through UH veteran services office. Particularly useful for veterans whose GI Bill benefits have been exhausted or partially used.
Hawaii grants veterans preference in state and county employment. Disabled veterans receive additional preference points beyond the standard veteran preference.
Note: Applies to both state and county positions. Disabled veterans receive additional points.
Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating receive a real property tax exemption of $100,000 on their assessed home value in Hawaii. County ordinances may provide additional exemptions.
Note: Apply at your county real property tax office. Some counties (e.g., Honolulu) offer additional exemptions beyond the state $100,000 — check with your county for local benefits. Surviving spouses may also qualify.
Hawaii exempts all military retirement pay and Survivor Benefit Plan payments from state income tax, making it attractive for military retirees despite the high cost of living.
Note: Full exemption on military retirement and SBP. VA disability compensation also exempt.
Hawaii disabled veterans with a 50% or greater VA disability rating may receive discounted interisland air and ferry transportation through state-negotiated agreements with carriers serving Hawaii.
Note: Unique to Hawaii given the island geography. Contact OVS for current carrier agreements and discount rates. Bring VHIC card or VA disability letter when booking. Discounts vary by carrier.
Hawaii veterans with a 100% service-connected disability are exempt from motor vehicle registration fees on one vehicle.
Note: 100% SC disabled only. One vehicle. Apply at your county DMV with VA documentation.
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