8 benefit programs available in Kansas.
Kansas operates two state veterans homes in Dodge City and Winfield providing skilled nursing and domiciliary care for eligible Kansas veterans.
Note: Two facilities: Dodge City and Winfield. VA per diem offsets costs.
The Kansas Hero's Scholarship (established by KSA 75-4364) provides a tuition and required fees waiver for eligible dependents and spouses of certain deceased or disabled military personnel and public safety officers who were Kansas residents. Recipients may attend any eligible Kansas public post-secondary institution tuition-free at the undergraduate level. Students remain responsible for other charges including room, board, and supplies. Applications open April 9, 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Note: Undergraduate only — does not cover graduate programs. Room and board not covered. Application cycle opens in April for the following academic year. Interaction with federal education benefits varies — contact school financial aid office for details.
Kansas grants veterans a 10-point preference on state civil service examinations. Disabled veterans and spouses of disabled veterans also receive additional consideration.
Note: 10-point preference for veterans. Spouses of disabled veterans also eligible.
Veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability rating may be eligible for a property tax refund on their homestead. The refund amount is based on income and disability rating.
Note: Income-tested benefit — lower income veterans get a larger refund. File with your Kansas income tax return using Schedule S. Surviving spouses may also qualify.
Kansas fully exempts all military retirement pay from state income tax starting in tax year 2022, making Kansas increasingly attractive for retiring service members.
Note: Effective tax year 2022 and forward. No cap on the exemption amount. Claim on Schedule S of your Kansas income tax return. VA disability compensation is also exempt at both state and federal levels.
Kansas veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability receive free hunting and fishing licenses. A free lifetime combination license is available for 100% disabled veterans.
Note: 30%+ gets free annual license. 100% disabled gets free lifetime combination license.
Kansas veterans with a service-connected disability receive a free annual vehicle permit for Kansas state parks.
Note: Any service-connected disability qualifies. Covers all Kansas state parks.
Kansas operates state veterans cemeteries in WaKeeney and Fort Dodge providing burial at no cost for eligible veterans and their dependents.
Note: Two state cemeteries. Free for veterans and eligible dependents.
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