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Military Retiree Income Tax Exemption
Military retirement pay is fully exempt from Ohio state income tax.
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Ohio Veteran Benefits
23 state-specific benefits for Ohio veterans and their families. Tax exemptions, education assistance, employment preference, financial aid, housing, and more.
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Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Veterans with a 100% disability rating receive a property tax exemption on up to $58,300 of their home value.
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Standard Homestead Exemption
Veterans age 65 or older or permanently disabled with income under $41,000 can shield up to $29,000 of their home value from property taxes.
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Ohio GI Promise
Veterans and service members receive immediate in-state tuition at Ohio public colleges and universities without the standard 12-month residency waiting period.
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Ohio National Guard Scholarship (ONGSP)
Ohio National Guard members receive 100% tuition coverage at public institutions for up to 96 credit hours.
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War Orphans Scholarship
Tuition assistance for children under 25 of deceased or severely disabled Ohio veterans.
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Safety Officers College Memorial Fund
Tuition waiver for children of service members killed in action during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Surviving Spouse Education Benefit
Free tuition for up to four years of undergraduate education for surviving spouses of deceased veterans.
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Civil Service Exam Preference
Ohio veterans receive a 20% credit added to civil service examination scores, with 15% for Reserve and Guard members.
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OhioMeansJobs Veteran Portal
Dedicated employment portal with military skills translator, priority of service, and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists.
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Educator License Fee Waiver
Ohio waives educator licensing fees for veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses.
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Ohio Veterans Bonus
One-time cash payment for Ohio veterans: $100/month for Afghanistan service, $50/month for service elsewhere, up to a $1,500 maximum.
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Military Injury Relief Fund
Up to three tax-exempt payments for service members injured after October 7, 2001, including those with PTSD.
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County VSO Financial Assistance
Direct emergency financial aid through all 88 county veterans service offices for rent, utilities, food, and medical expenses.
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Hunting & Fishing License Exemption
Free hunting and fishing licenses for permanently disabled Ohio veterans and former prisoners of war.
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State Parks Camping Discount
Free state park camping for permanently disabled veterans and Medal of Honor recipients, with a 10% discount for all other veterans.
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Watercraft Registration Exemption
Free watercraft registration for disabled veterans, Medal of Honor recipients, and former prisoners of war in Ohio.
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Military License Plates
Multiple free specialty license plates for Ohio veterans including Purple Heart, Vietnam Veteran, Combat Action, Silver Star, and more.
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Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
Annual program recognizing outstanding Ohio veterans for their post-military achievements and community contributions.
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