Oklahoma offers a 100% property tax exemption for eligible disabled Veterans and their surviving spouse. This exemption is for the full fair cash value of the homestead.
Who qualifies
To be eligible the applicants must meet the following requirements: Oklahoma resident; Applicant is the owner of the homestead; Veteran who received an honorable discharge from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces or from the Oklahoma National Guard; Veteran has a permanent service-connected disability and are receiving compensation from the VA at the 100% rate, or; Surviving spouse of an eligible Veteran; Applicants will be required to provide a and a completed to their local county assessor.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
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.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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DIC is a tax free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-connected injury or disease.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Oklahoma State Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
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Survivor annuities received from a component of the U.S. Armed Forces are exempt from Oklahoma state taxes (must be included in their federal adjusted gross income).
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Oklahoma Income Tax Exemption for Service Members Killed in Action
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Any payments made by the Department of War as a result of the death of a service member who was killed in action in a is exempt from Oklahoma income tax during the taxable year that they were killed. This benefit is extended to the income earned by a surviving spouse for the taxable year that their service member spouse was killed.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Oklahoma Disabled Veteran and Surviving Spouse Sales Tax Exemption Permit
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Oklahoma offers an annual sales tax exemption permit to eligible disabled Veterans for up to $25,000 and up to $1000 for surviving spouses.
Who qualifies
To be eligible disabled Veterans must have a permanent service-connected disability rating and are receiving compensation from the VA at the 100% rate. The surviving spouse of an eligible Veteran must remain unremarried to qualify. Applicants are required to first register on the Oklahoma Veterans Registry then request an eligibility letter on the . The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs will mail an eligibility letter that can then be uploaded to the , (select “100% Disabled Veteran Exemption Permit: New”).
How to apply
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Oklahoma 100% Disabled Veteran Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption
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Oklahoma offers a Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Exemption for eligible disabled Veterans. The exemption may be claimed on only one vehicle in a consecutive three-year period. Surviving spouses are not eligible for this exemption.
Who qualifies
Disabled Veterans must have a permanent service-connected disability and are receiving compensation from the VA at the 100% rate. Veterans are required to first register on the Oklahoma Veterans Registry then request an eligibility letter on the . The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs will mail an eligibility letter that can be included when they title their vehicle.
How to apply
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Free Oklahoma Driver License for 100% Disabled Veterans
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Disabled Veterans who have a 100% total and permanent service-connected disability rating (or receiving compensation at the 100% rate) from the VA are eligible for a waiver of fees for a new, renewed or replacement Oklahoma driver license. Veterans are required to first register in the to verify eligibility, before they can receive a fee waiver.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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"Veteran" Identifier on Oklahoma Driver Licenses and State ID Cards
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Oklahoma offers a “Veteran” identifier for driver licenses and ID cards for eligible Veterans.
Who qualifies
To be eligible for the Veteran Identifier Veterans must have received an Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces (other than for training). Veterans are required to first register in the Oklahoma Veterans Registry to verify eligibility. After registering Veterans can apply for the identifier at a , or online using .
How to apply
After registering Veterans can apply for the identifier at a , or online using .
"100% Disabled Veteran" Identifier on Oklahoma Driver Licenses and State ID Cards
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Oklahoma offers a “100% Disabled Veteran” identifier for driver licenses and ID cards for eligible disabled Veterans.
Who qualifies
To be eligible for the “100% Disabled Veteran Identifier” Veterans must have received an Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces (other than for training) and were awarded a 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA. Veterans are required to first register in the to verify eligibility. After registering Veterans can apply for the identifier at a , or online using the Oklahoma Navigate Online webpage .
How to apply
After registering Veterans can apply for the identifier at a , or online using the Oklahoma Navigate Online webpage .
Oklahoma Military and Veteran Specialty License Plates
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Oklahoma offers 101 distinctive license plate designs 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. A short description of some of these license plates is listed below. For more information, please call 800-522-8165 or 405-521-2468. Oklahoma Medal of Honor License Plates: Recipients of the Medal of Honor are eligible for the Oklahoma Congressional Medal of Honor license plate. There is no charge for this license plate. This license plate can only…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
Specific eligibility and documentation requirements will apply. The unremarried surviving spouse of a deceased Purple Heart recipient can apply for this license plate.
Free Oklahoma Hunting and Fishing Privileges for Certain Disabled Veterans
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Oklahoma offers free hunting and fishing permits for resident Veterans who have a 60% or more service-connected disability rating from the VA. In addition, Veterans with 60% or greater disability rating are exempt from Wildlife Land Stamp requirements.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Oklahoma resident disabled Veterans may purchase a lifetime combination hunting/fishing license. The cost of the lifetime combination licenses depends on their VA disability percentage. $200 for Veterans with a disability rating of less than 60%; $25 for Veterans who have a disability rating of 60% or more (this license provides some additional tags not included in the free permit for Veterans with a 60% or more certified disability); Veterans with 60% or greater disability rating are exempt from Wildlife Land Stamp requirements.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Veterans who receive disability compensation from the VA at the 100% rate are exempt from fees for the following licenses: Deer Gun Hunting License; Deer Archery Hunting License; Primitive Firearms License; Bonus, Special, or Second Deer Gun Hunting License
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Stars and Stripes License Project
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The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Stars and Stripes License Project is a donor-funded project that offers free hunting and fishing licenses to Veterans and survivors of Veterans who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Applicants can choose from these licenses: Annual Combination Hunting/Fishing License; 60% or more Disabled Veterans Lifetime Combination Hunting/Fishing License;
Who qualifies
Oklahoma resident Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces; Gold Star Lapel Pin recipients; Next of kin of deceased service members; To apply for a license through the Stars and Stripes License Project log into the and select “Purchase Licenses,” then select the Stars and Stripes application from the catalog (new users will be required to enroll).
How to apply
Armed Forces; Gold Star Lapel Pin recipients; Next of kin of deceased service members; To apply for a license through the Stars and Stripes License Project log into the and select “Purchase Licenses,” then select the Stars and Stripes application from the catalog (new users will be required to enroll).
Oklahoma colleges, universities and technology centers will award academic credit to Veterans who received an honorable discharge within three years prior to enrollment for any applicable education, training and experience received through the military that pertains to their area of study.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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High School Diplomas for Oklahoma Wartime Veterans
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Oklahoma offers high school diplomas to resident Veterans who left high school before graduation to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II, Korea, or Vietnam.
Who qualifies
To be eligible the Veteran must have left an Oklahoma high school before graduation to serve on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during one of the following time periods: September 16, 1940, through December 31, 1946; June 27, 1950, through January 31, 1955; May 13, 1961, through April 29, 1975; Veterans must have received an honorable discharge from service in the U.S. Armed Forces and be a current Oklahoma resident. Veterans can contact an Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Officer, or their Oklahoma School District for more information and to apply. Oklahoma School District Directory
How to apply
Veterans can contact an Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Officer, or their Oklahoma School District for more information and to apply.
VEP offers training in entrepreneurship and small business management to service members who were disabled while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or demonstrated exemplary military service. The intent of the VEP is to open the door to entrepreneurial opportunities and small business ownership, by developing skills needed to start and sustain a small business. The VEP is designed around two central elements, focused practical training and a support structure for graduates of the program. The typical program consists of three phases: Self-study curriculum; Eight day residency at Oklahoma…
Who qualifies
This program is available to Veterans who meet the following requirements: Separated from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces (or they are currently in the administrative process of separating); Demonstrate a strong interest in entrepreneurship and small business ownership/management; Preference is given to Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating from the VA, or were “service distinguished” based on exemplary military conduct; For more information, please call 405-744-7552 or email vep@okstate.edu .
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Oklahoma Technology School Tuition Waiver for Veterans and Children of Certain Service Members
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Oklahoma resident Veterans, or the child of a resident service member who is declared missing in action or a prisoner of war can receive a tuition waiver at any state-supported technology center school (not available at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee). Applicants should contact the CareerTech Center they are planning to attend for more information.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
Oklahoma resident Veterans, or the child of a resident service member who is declared missing in action or a prisoner of war can receive a tuition waiver at any state-supported technology center school (not available at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee). Applicants should contact the CareerTech Center they are planning to attend for more information.
Oklahoma Specific Transition Education Program (OKStep)
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OKStep combines several programs to help Veterans to shift from service in the U.S. Armed Forces to civilian life. : Services include: Resume assistance; Interview preparation; Dressing for success tips; Career and Job Board resources; : Information about available apprenticeship programs and on-the-job training opportunities. : Assistance starting or growing a business for Veterans and their family members through the OKVetWorks program. Those interested can fill out the to request assistance. For more information, please call 855-701-6382 or 405-523-4000.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Oklahoma Professional Licensure Benefits for Service Members and their Spouses
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The Oklahoma Post-Military Service Occupation, Education and Credentialing Act provides professional licensing benefits to eligible service members, Veterans and their spouses. Deployed Service Members Licensed in Oklahoma The professional licenses of service members called to active military duty in the U.S. armed forces and are deployed to a temporary military assignment are exempt from fees, penalties and continuing education requirements until 90 days after they are deactivated. To receive an exemption, the licensee or candidate needs to submit documentation of the deployment to the…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
To receive an exemption, the licensee or candidate needs to submit documentation of the deployment to the Board; once the Board receives the documentation, the service member’s license will be placed in an "active military duty" status. Those interested in these benefits should contact the professional licensing board or certification authority for their occupation for specific eligibility requirements.
Deadline
Once the service member returns from deployment, they will need to let the Board know within 90 days and they will be returned to "active" license status.
The Oklahoma Office of Veterans Placement provides interviews for eligible Veterans for matched state executive branch positions that utilize the Office of Veterans Placement. The Office of Veterans Placement also provides: Employment counseling; Assistance in identifying transferable military skills, qualifications and career assessment; Resume assistance; Assistance in developing job search strategies.; Job placement assistance ;
Who qualifies
To be eligible Veterans must have served the full obligation for active duty, U.S. Armed Forces Reserve or National Guard service and received an honorable discharge. Early discharge for a medical condition, hardship, or reduction in force may also meet the eligibility criteria. Veterans will be required to submit a copy of their DD214, NGB22 or their discharge certificate by email to veteransplacement@omes.ok.gov . If found eligible Veterans will be emailed a Veterans Placement Eligibility Form that can be attached to job applications. Veterans are encouraged to visit the Oklahoma Government Career webpage for open employment positions. For more information, please email veteransplacement@omes.ok.gov .
How to apply
Veterans will be required to submit a copy of their DD214, NGB22 or their discharge certificate by email to veteransplacement@omes.ok.gov . Veterans are encouraged to visit the Oklahoma Government Career webpage for open employment positions.
Private-sector employers in Oklahoma are authorized to have a Veterans employment preference policy for honorably discharged Veterans. The preference policy must meet the following requirements: Must be in writing; Applied uniformly to employment decisions regarding hiring, promotion, or retention during a reduction in force; Veteran must be registered in the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, ; Employers may require applicants to provide their discharge documents to prove eligibility for the preference.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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The OESC has dedicated staff who help Veterans and eligible spouses seeking employment. Veterans and spouses can receive reemployment services from trained Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialists (DVOP) and Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVER). A LVER’s principal duties are to: Outreach to employers to encourage them to hire Veterans; Conduct seminars for employers, job search workshops and establishing job search working groups; Facilitates employment, training, and placement services under state and federal programs; DVOPs provide intensive services and help meet the…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
A DVOP will contact the Veteran or spouse and conduct an assessment to determine if they meet eligibility requirements for intensive services. For more information, please contact the nearest Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Office.
Oklahoma CareerTech, career and technology schoolshave provided a website with information that may be useful to service members who are separating from the U.S. Armed Forces. ; ; ; ; ; For more information, please call 405-880-4415.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Oklahoma will award the Oklahoma Cross of Valor to any Veteran who was declared a prisoner of war during any officially recognized war or conflict.
Who qualifies
The Oklahoma Cross of Valor may be awarded to Veterans who meet the following requirements: Oklahoma resident at the time they entered the U.S. Armed Forces; Served during any recognized war or conflict; Declared a prisoner of war; Received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces; To apply for the Oklahoma Cross of Valor please contact the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs at 405-523-4000 or 855-701-6382.
How to apply
Armed Forces; To apply for the Oklahoma Cross of Valor please contact the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs at 405-523-4000 or 855-701-6382.
Oklahoma has seven Veterans Homes located throughout the state that provide intermediate nursing care, skilled nursing care, memory care and domiciliary care for Veterans and their spouses. Oklahoma Veterans Homes Locations: - For admission information for all Oklahoma Veterans homes, please call 405-523-4092. - 175 bed facility 1015 S Commerce Street Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-223-2266 - 302 bed facility 3001 W. Blue Starr Drive Claremore, OK 74017-0988 Phone: 918-342-5432 - 148 bed facility 1701 South 4th Street Clinton, OK 73601 Phone: 580-331-2200 - 200 bed facility 501 S.E. Flower…
Who qualifies
Veterans must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission: Served in the U.S. Armed Forces for at least 90 days with one or more days on active duty or was discharged prior to 90 days due to a service-connected disability; Received a discharge other than dishonorable; Requires nursing care; Eligible for the ; Spouse or surviving spouse of an eligible Veteran; Veterans Homes admission priorities: World War II Veterans; Former prisoners of war; Wartime Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 70% to 100% from the VA; Wartime Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 0% to 60% from the VA; All other eligible wartime Veterans; Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 70% to 100% from the VA; Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 0% to 60% from the VA; All other eligible Veterans; Spouse and surviving spouse of an elig
How to apply
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The Seaman First Class Billy Turner Veterans Cemetery is Oklahoma’s first Veterans cemetery located in Ardmore Oklahoma and provides a dignified final resting place for Veterans, their spouse and dependent children. The cemetery provides the following: Gravesite or columbarium niche; Pre-placed grave liner; Opening and closing of the gravesite; Headstone, niche cover, or memorial plaque; Committal shelter for services; Perpetual care; All services are provided free of charge for eligible Veterans and their family members. Oklahoma also has two Tribal Veterans Cemeteries. For more…
Who qualifies
Eligibility requirements for the burial at the Seaman First Class Billy Turner Veterans Cemetery are the same as for VA National Cemeteries. Exact eligibility requirements can viewed at the . To establish a Veteran’s eligibility for burial, a copy of the official military discharge document bearing an official seal, or a DD214, is required. 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 depen
How to apply
For more information, please contact the Cemetery directly. 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 institu
The Oklahoma WVP’s mission is to ensure that women Veterans in Oklahoma have equitable access to federal and state Veterans’ benefits and services. For more information, please call 405-523-4020, or email okwomenvets@odva.ok.gov .
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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