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The Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs would like to welcome you home to the State of Nebraska. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you have made to protect our country’s freedoms. Our nation and state owe you a debt of gratitude for your commitment to our country’s defense, and our agency is committed to connecting you with any and all county, state, or federal benefits you are eligible for.

On this page, you will find just a few of the benefits the State of Nebraska offers. In addition, our Nebraska Veterans’ Gateway offers resources and information on transitioning to civilian life and securing meaningful employment. We also encourage you to contact your County Veterans Service Officer or a State Service Officer to see what other benefits they can help connect you with.

Important Informational Sheets

NDVA Guide to Veterans’ Benefits

We created this guidebook to provide general information on the wide variety of benefits available to veterans and eligible spouses, dependents, and in some cases even parents. We highly encourage you to work with your County Veterans’ Service Officer or the NDVA State Service Office to apply for benefits listed here.

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Nebraska Veterans Registry

Join the Nebraska Veterans Registry to get access to several benefits such as the Veteran indicator on your driver's license, Military Honor Plates, Vets Get Pets, and more! Learn more and apply to the registry by clicking the link below.

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Nebraska Veterans Benefits

Here you’ll find a list of the benefits available to veterans, active duty military, and spouses across the different agencies in the State of Nebraska, as well as a list of licensure benefits available through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

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Nebraska Veterans Aid

Nebraska Veterans Aid (NVA) was established in 1921 to assist veterans and their dependents who experience a financial hardship. NVA is administered by the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) and may be requested through your local County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) to assist in paying for food, rent/mortgage, utilities, eye glasses, hearing aids, preapproved dental bills, medical bills, transportation, and funeral expenses when normal payment methods have been exhausted.

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Waiver of Tuition

Waiver of Tuition is available for dependents of eligible veterans at participating schools, including the University of Nebraska, the Nebraska State College System, and the Nebraska Community College System. Participating schools waive 100% of tuition charges and tuition-related fees.

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Reservist Tuition Credit

Nebraska residents who are enlisted members of a Nebraska-based unit of the Active Selected Reserve may be eligible for a 50% tuition credit to the University of Nebraska campuses, Nebraska state colleges, and Nebraska community colleges. This program is limited to 200 new applicants each calendar year.

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Vets Get Pets

The Vets Get Pets program covers up to $350 in pet adoption fees for veterans who adopt a pet through a shelter or rescue licensed by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.

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