Michigan offers a variety of benefits to its veterans, ranging from educational assistance and employment opportunities to housing benefits and financial support. Here’s a summary of some key benefits:
Education Benefits
- Children of Veterans Tuition Grant: Offers tuition assistance to children of certain deceased or disabled veterans.
- Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program: Provides tuition assistance to members of the Michigan National Guard.
- VetSuccess on Campus: A program providing on-campus vocational rehabilitation and counseling services to veterans.
Employment Benefits
- Veteran Employment Services: Includes occupational licensing for military experience, apprenticeships, and special unemployment compensation.
- State Employment Hiring Preferences: Gives hiring preferences to veterans and their spouses for state employment.
- Occupational Licensing: Military experience can count towards qualifications for certain occupational licenses.
Housing and Financial Benefits
- Veterans Homes: Michigan has veterans homes in Marquette and Grand Rapids offering comprehensive care.
- Income Tax: Active duty and retired pay are not taxed.
- Property Tax Waiver: Available for 100% disabled veterans or those rated 100% due to unemployability.
- Emergency Assistance: Offers support for temporary financial issues.
Additional Benefits
- Disabled Veteran Vehicle Registration: Free registration for one vehicle for 100% disabled veterans.
- Veteran License Plates and Driver’s License Designation: Special designations and plates for veterans.
- Hunting and Fishing Licenses: Free or discounted for eligible veterans.
- Free State Park Access: For Medal of Honor recipients, 100% disabled veterans, and ex-POWs.
- Veteran Treatment Courts: Support for veterans involved with the legal system.
Veterans’ Burial Expenses: Financial assistance for burial expenses for eligible veterans and spouses.