Mississippi veterans are eligible for 8 state and federal benefit programs, including Healthcare, Education, Employment, and more. Most state programs require state residency and a VA-issued disability rating; eligibility thresholds vary by program. This page lists every benefit with source URLs, application paths, and 2026 verification status.
Mississippi operates four state veterans homes in Collins, Jackson, Kosciusko, and Oxford providing skilled nursing care to eligible Mississippi veterans.
Note: Four facilities across the state. VA per diem offsets costs.
Mississippi resident veterans who served at least 90 days of active duty are eligible for a waiver of tuition and required fees at Mississippi state-supported colleges and universities. Note: the waiver covers tuition and fees only — room, board, housing, and meal plans are NOT covered and remain the student's responsibility.
Note: Requires 90+ days active duty. Room and board NOT covered — use GI Bill for housing allowance. Available at all 8 public universities and 15 community colleges.
Mississippi grants veterans preference in state employment hiring. Veterans receive priority consideration for civil service positions, with disabled veterans receiving additional preference.
Note: Disabled veterans receive additional preference beyond standard veteran preference.
Veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating are exempt from ad valorem (property) taxes on their primary residence in Mississippi. Partial exemptions may apply to lower disability ratings.
Note: File with your county tax assessor. The exemption covers up to $7,500 of assessed value for 100% disabled veterans. Surviving spouses retain the benefit if they do not remarry.
Mississippi fully exempts all military retirement income from state income tax. This is one of the most generous military retiree tax benefits in the country, with no cap on the exemption amount.
Note: No cap on the exemption — all military retirement pay is fully exempt. Combined with MS's low cost of living, this makes Mississippi very attractive for military retirees.
Mississippi veterans with a 100% service-connected disability can register their vehicle for just $1, one of the lowest vehicle registration fees in the nation.
Note: 100% disabled veterans only. $1 per vehicle tag. One of the lowest registration fees in the US.
Mississippi veterans with a 70% or greater service-connected disability receive free hunting and fishing licenses. Veterans with lower ratings receive discounted licenses.
Note: 70%+ disability gets free licenses. Lower ratings get discounted prices.
Mississippi operates a state veterans cemetery in Newton providing burial at no cost for eligible veterans and their dependents.
Note: Located in Newton. Free for veterans and eligible dependents.
“File with your county tax assessor. The exemption covers up to $7,500 of assessed value for 100% disabled veterans. Surviving spouses retain the benefit if they do not remarry.”
Mississippi offers 8 veteran benefit programs spanning Healthcare, Education, Employment, Tax, Transportation, Recreation, Other. Eligibility requirements vary by program — most require a VA-issued disability rating and state residency.
Many Mississippi benefit programs require a minimum VA disability rating — commonly 10%, 50%, or 100%. Some programs, such as education assistance or employment preference, have no rating requirement. Check each benefit listing on this page for the specific threshold.
Most Mississippi state benefits require current state residency. Some programs require continuous residency for one or more years. Federal VA benefits are available to all eligible veterans regardless of state of residence.
Yes — in most cases, state and federal veteran benefits are stackable. For example, a property tax exemption from Mississippi does not reduce your federal VA disability compensation. Some federal needs-based programs may offset certain state payments; review each program's terms.
Applications for Mississippi state benefits are typically submitted through the Mississippi Department of Veterans Affairs or the administering state agency. Application links are listed directly on each benefit card on this page. Federal VA benefits are applied for at VA.gov.
Yes — Mississippi has at least one property tax benefit listed for veterans. Eligibility typically requires a minimum disability rating and state residency. See the Tax section on this page for the current threshold and application link.
Yes — Mississippi offers education benefits for veterans. These may include tuition waivers, National Guard tuition assistance, or supplemental GI Bill top-ups. See the Education section on this page for current programs and eligibility.
Most Mississippi state benefit programs and all federal VA benefit programs require an honorable or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. Veterans with other-than-honorable discharges may still qualify for some programs; consult a VSO or accredited claims agent for individual eligibility.
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