Indiana offers three property tax deductions for resident disabled Veterans. Deduction for Totally Disabled Veteran, Partially Disabled Veteran over age 62 and Spouses: A $14,000 deduction is offered to eligible Veterans and their surviving spouses who meet the following requirements: Served at least 90 days in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge (can be peacetime service), and; Has a total disability rating from the VA (does not have to be service connected), or; 62 years old or older and has a 10% or more service-connected disability rating; Surviving spouse of: An…
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Percentages of property tax deductions: Total disability rating (100%) - deduction is equal to 100% of the assessed value; 90% disability rating - deduction is equal to 90% of the assessed value; 80% disability rating - deduction is equal to 80% of the assessed value; 70% disability rating - deduction is equal to 70% of the assessed value; 60% disability rating - deduction is equal to 60% of the assessed value; 50% disability rating - deduction is equal to 50% of the assessed value; Vehicle Exci
Military disability retirement pay received as a pension, annuity or similar allowance for personal injury or sickness resulting from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces should not be included in taxable income. Some of the payments which are considered disability benefits include: Disability compensation and pension payments for disabilities paid to Veterans or their families; Grants for homes designed for wheelchair living; Grants for motor vehicles for Veterans who lost their sight or the use of limbs, or; Benefits under a dependent-care assistance program; See for more information.
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DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of U.S. Armed Forces Service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death was the result of a service-connected injury or disease. Indiana State Tax Exemption for Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities: Military survivor annuities are exempt from Indiana Income tax.
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Active Duty, Veteran and Surviving Spouse Indicator for Indiana Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards
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Indiana offers driver’s license or ID card indicators for active duty service members, Veterans and surviving spouses. The indicators and required documentation are: "V" for Veterans - DD214 or other document from the Department of Defense verifying they received an other than dishonorable discharge; "AM" for active service members – Common Access Card (CAC); “VS” for surviving spouses - DD214 or other document from the Department of Defense verifying the Veteran received an other than dishonorable discharge, marriage certificate, and the death certificate of the Veteran; If an indicator…
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If the indicator is added to an unexpired license or ID card outside the normal renewal period, usual fees will apply.
Indiana Military Commercial Driver License (CDL) Military Skills Waiver Program
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The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will waive the CDL skills test for eligible Veterans and service members. This waiver is available to applicants who have military commercial driving training and experience driving a commercial military vehicle (CMV) similar to the commercial vehicle class they are applying for.
Who qualifies
All applicants must pass any required written tests and provide proof that within the past year they were regularly employed in a military position requiring the operation of a CMV. Applicants must also certify that for the past two years they meet the following requirements: Had no more than one license (except for a military license); License has not been suspended, revoked, or cancelled; Not had any convictions for any type of motor vehicle for the disqualifying offenses listed on the application; Not had more than one conviction for any type of motor vehicle for serious traffic violations listed on the application; Have not had any conviction for a violation of military, state or local laws relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation) because of a traffic accident and has no record of an accident in which they were at fault; Application process: Visit a
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Applicants must also certify that for the past two years they meet the following requirements: Had no more than one license (except for a military license); License has not been suspended, revoked, or cancelled; Not had any convictions for any type of motor vehicle for the disqualifying offenses listed on the application; Not had more than one conviction for any type of motor vehicle for serious traffic violations listed on the application; Have not had any conviction for a violation of military
Indiana Military and Veteran Distinctive License Plates
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The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) offers 19 distinctive license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members and eligible family members. Specific eligibility and documentation requirements will apply. Initial applications for distinctive license plates must made at an Indiana BMV Office, subsequent renewals can be made online using the . For eligibility information please contact the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs 302 West Washington Street, Room E120 Indianapolis, IN…
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Specific eligibility and documentation requirements will apply. For eligibility information please contact the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs.
Disabled Veterans and Former POWs are eligible to purchase an annual Hoosier Golden Passport for half price. The Hoosier Golden Passport provides unlimited admission to all Indiana state owned parks, recreation areas, reservoirs, and forests. It is not valid for historic sites, museums, or memorials.
Who qualifies
Resident Veterans who have Indiana Disabled Veteran or POW license plates can purchase the Hoosier Golden Passport at any Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) facility. Veterans who do not have Indiana Disabled Veteran or POW license plates can submit an to the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) for approval which can be used as proof of eligibility. Applicants must provide official documentation to prove eligibility in person or by mail to: Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs 777 North Meridian Street, Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46204-1421 Phone: 317-232-3910 IDVA will mail a completed certification that can be presented at a DNR location to purchase their Hoosier Golden Passport. For more information, please call the Indiana DNR at 800-622-4931.
How to apply
Veterans who do not have Indiana Disabled Veteran or POW license plates can submit an to the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) for approval which can be used as proof of eligibility.
Indiana resident disabled Veterans may purchase an annual license to hunt and fish for $2.75, or a 10-year license for $27.50. The Disabled Veteran license is good for small game hunting and fishing only. Waterfowl, Trout, Salmon, deer, and turkey stamps must be purchased at the regular price.
Who qualifies
Indiana resident U.S. Armed Forces Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating from the VA Affairs are eligible. Veterans are required to purchase their first disabled Veteran license either by mail through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Customer Service Center or by taking the attached application, certified by the Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs, to a Applicants must submit a completed , official documentation of their service-connected disability and payment to: Indiana DNR Customer Service Center 402 W. Washington St, Room 160A Indianapolis, IN 46204 Subsequent license may be purchased online at . For more information, please contact the Indiana DNR at 317-232-4200 or the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs at 317-232-3910.
How to apply
Veterans are required to purchase their first disabled Veteran license either by mail through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Customer Service Center or by taking the attached application, certified by the Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs, to a Applicants must submit a completed , official documentation of their service-connected disability and payment to: Indiana DNR Customer Service Center 402 W. For more information, please contact the Indiana DNR at 317-232-4200 or t
Indiana Wartime Veterans High School Diploma Program
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Indiana offers high school diplomas to Veterans who left high school prior to graduation to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during the following war time periods: April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918 (World War I); December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946 (World War II); June 27, 1950, through January 31, 1955 (Korea); August 5, 1964, through May 7, 1975 (Vietnam);
Who qualifies
Veterans must meet these requirements to be eligible: Was a student in good standing at an Indiana high school and did not graduate or receive a diploma due to entering the U.S. Armed Forces; Received an honorable discharge; Diplomas may be awarded posthumously. Applications and a copy of the Veteran’s military separation papers (DD214, or WD AGO Form) should be submitted to the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs to the address on the application.
How to apply
Applications and a copy of the Veteran’s military separation papers (DD214, or WD AGO Form) should be submitted to the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs to the address on the application.
Indiana Financial Aid for Service Members and Families
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Children of disabled veterans or Purple Heart recipients can get a tuition and regularly-assessed-fee exemption for up to 124 credit hours at Indiana public colleges (at the resident undergraduate rate). The award percentage depends on eligibility; check with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Eligibility and application instructions can be found at the links below. - Provides 100% tuition and regularly assessed fees for children of disabled or deceased Veterans at Indiana public colleges and up to $5000 towards tuition and regularly assessed fees at an Indiana private, non-profit college or university; limited to a maximum of 124 credit hours and may be used at the undergraduate and professional degree level.; – Provides 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for the children of
Nonresident Veterans and former Indiana National Guard Service members who enroll in a , within 12 months after receiving an honorable discharge are eligible for resident tuition rates.
Who qualifies
A Veteran or former Indiana National Guard Service member who received an honorable discharge within 12 months of enrolling in an Indiana public college or university. Within one year of enrollment the Veteran or former service member must take steps to establish Indiana residency, such as: Register to vote in Indiana; Obtain an Indiana driver's license or state ID card; Register a motor vehicle
How to apply
Within one year of enrollment the Veteran or former service member must take steps to establish Indiana residency, such as: Register to vote in Indiana; Obtain an Indiana driver's license or state ID card; Register a motor vehicle
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Nonresident Veterans and former Indiana National Guard Service members who enroll in a , within 12 months after receiving an honorable discharge are eligible for resident tuition rates. A Veteran or former Indiana National Guard Service member who received an honorable discharge within 12 months of enrolling in an Indiana public college or university.
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), State Approving Agency (SAA), Apprenticeships and On the Job Training (OJT) for Veterans and Reserve Component Service Members
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The Indiana SAA approves OJT and apprenticeship training programs for Veterans and eligible service members using their VA education benefits. These programs allow participants to learn a trade or skill through training on the job rather than attending formal classroom instruction. Apprenticeship programs can be both union and non-union and normally last two to five years. Indiana has over 860 occupations that are eligible for apprenticeships. Some examples of apprenticeship programs are: Electrician; Plumber; Tool and die maker; Machinist; Mechanic; Iron worker; OJT programs can be from a…
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How to apply
Service members should contact their unit to determine eligibility. For more information, please contact the IDVA, SAA at: Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs State Approving Agency 302 W.
Indiana Voluntary Veterans' Hiring Preference Policy for Private Employers
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A private employer may have a policy granting preference to honorably discharged Veterans regarding hiring, promotion, or retention (during a reduction in force). The policy must be in writing and applied uniformly to all employees.
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Indiana State Employment Veterans’ Hiring Preference
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Indiana offers Veterans' preference in Indiana civil service employment for honorably discharged Veterans. Preference is given by adding 10% to the scores of Veterans during the hiring process.
Who qualifies
To be eligible, Veterans must have served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for at least 181 days and received an honorable discharge.
How to apply
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The Indiana Department of Workforce Development provides employment assistance to Indiana Veterans. Assistance is provided through the Disabled Veterans' Outreach program (DVOP), and the Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) Program. Workforce Development Offices help Veterans transition from service in the U.S. Armed Forces to civilian life. DVOP’s specialize in tailored training and job placement opportunities for Veterans with service-connected disabilities and barriers to employment. LVER’s coordinate services provided to Veterans including counseling, testing, and…
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Indiana Veteran Peddlers, Vendors, or Hawkers License
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Veterans who received an honorable discharge can receive peddlers, hawkers or vendors licenses free of charge. To request a license Veterans should contact their County Auditor.
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How to apply
To request a license Veterans should contact their County Auditor.
The IVH, located in West Lafayette, Indiana offers long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, independent living, and memory care services for Veterans and their eligible family members. Residents of the IVH enjoy features such as a library and media center, gardens, crafts, hobbies, chapel services, beauty shop, transportation services and recreation activities. Specialty Care Provided: Pulmonologist; Endocrinology; Nephrologist; Psychiatrist; Physical, speech, hearing, occupational and respiratory therapies; Podiatry; Dentistry; Social services; Music therapy;
Who qualifies
The following Veterans and their family members are eligible for admission to the IVH: Honorably discharged Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces; Spouse or surviving spouse of an eligible Veteran; Indiana resident for at least one year immediately prior to application (an admission waiver can be granted if the Veteran enlisted from, or was discharged to Indiana); Gold Star Parents of a service member who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces; Applicants must also pass a criminal background check conducted by the IVH. For more information, please contact the IVH Admissions and Marketing Department at admissions&marketing@ivh.in.gov or call 765-497-8072. IVH Contact Information Address: 3851 N. River Road West Lafayette, IN 47906 Phone: 765-463-1502
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Armed Forces; Spouse or surviving spouse of an eligible Veteran; Indiana resident for at least one year immediately prior to application (an admission waiver can be granted if the Veteran enlisted from, or was discharged to Indiana); Gold Star Parents of a service member who died while serving in the U.S. For more information, please contact the IVH Admissions and Marketing Department at admissions&marketing@ivh.in.gov or call 765-497-8072.
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the Indiana State Archives have copies of DD214s on file for many Indiana Veterans who entered the U.S. Armed Forces from Indiana. Copies will be provided upon request when applying for benefits. The IDVA or a County Veterans Service Officer can assist Veterans and their family members with the paperwork to request other documents from the federal government. In most cases, if the Veteran was discharged from 1989 to present the IDVA has the Veteran’s DD214 file. For discharges prior to 1989 please contact the Indiana State Archives at…
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How to apply
In most cases, if the Veteran was discharged from 1989 to present the IDVA has the Veteran’s DD214 file. For discharges prior to 1989 please contact the Indiana State Archives at 317-591-5222.
The Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery located adjacentto the Madison State Hospital and Clift Falls State Park in Madison, provides a dignified final resting place for Veterans and their eligible family members. The Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery can accommodate casketed burials, cremated remains burials, columbaria niche or scatter garden for cremated remains. The cemetery will provide the burial plot, opening and closing of the grave, outer burial container, grave marker and use of the chapel at no cost to the family.
Who qualifies
Eligibility requirements for burial at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery are the same as for VA National Cemeteries. Exact eligibility requirements can viewed at the . The following are the general eligibility requirements: Discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable, or; Died while serving on active duty, or; Served at least 20 years in the National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves and is eligible for military retired pay (or would have been eligible except their death occurred before age 60), or; Reserve component service members if they were activated for federal service, (active duty for training does not qualify); Spouses and children (burial of dependent children is limited to unmarried children under 21 years old, or 23 years old if a full-time student at an approved educational institution, or a child who develops
How to apply
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A special certificate, signed by the Governor of Indiana,is available to surviving family members upon the death of an honorably discharged Veteran to commemorate their service. This certificate is available for Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves. The certificates can be requested through funeral directors, Veterans’ Service Organizations, an or by completing the application and forwarding it to the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery. A copy of the Veteran’s DD214 or Record of Military Service must accompany the…
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The certificates can be requested through funeral directors, Veterans’ Service Organizations, an or by completing the application and forwarding it to the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery. A copy of the Veteran’s DD214 or Record of Military Service must accompany the application.
Honorably discharged Veterans and their spouse or surviving spouse are authorized a burial allowance of $1,000, paid to their next of kin to help offset burial expenses. For more information and to apply, applicants should contact their County Auditor.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
For more information and to apply, applicants should contact their County Auditor.
MFRF provides a monetary grant to assist Indiana Veterans and their dependents who are experiencing financial hardship. This emergency grant may be used for needs such as housing, utilities, food, medical services and basic transportation (car payments, insurance, and basic emergency car repair) which have become difficult to afford. Grants have a $2,500 lifetime limit; however, additional grants may be authorized in exceptional circumstances.
Who qualifies
Applicants must meet the following requirements: Indiana Resident; Received an Honorable or General, Under Honorable Conditions Discharge; Applicant must prove genuine financial hardship, must be reflected by income, spending habits, or emergency condition; Household income cannot exceed two times the ; To apply applicants can use the or they can print the . Hardcopy applications and required supporting documents can be submitted by mail, fax or email to: Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs Attn: Military Family Relief Fund 777 North Meridian Street, Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Fax: 317-232-7721 Email: mfrf@dva.IN.gov For more information, please contact the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs at 317-232-3914, 317-234-8648, or by email to mfrf@dva.in.gov .
How to apply
Applicants must meet the following requirements: Indiana Resident; Received an Honorable or General, Under Honorable Conditions Discharge; Applicant must prove genuine financial hardship, must be reflected by income, spending habits, or emergency condition; Household income cannot exceed two times the ; To apply applicants can use the or they can print the . Hardcopy applications and required supporting documents can be submitted by mail, fax or email to: Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs A
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) Women Veterans' Program
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IDVA Women Veterans Program provides links to resources for women Veterans, their friends and families. The links refer to federal and state benefits and services, as well as resources in Indiana communities which may be of interest to all women. IDVA also has the Hoosier Women Veterans Registry that serves as an informational bridge to connect women Veterans to the numerous resources and benefits that are available. The registry is strictly confidential and used only as a link of information among the Indiana women Veterans. Veterans can register online at the .
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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