Idaho Veteran Benefits

SEAP will pay up to $ 8 , 000 per state fiscal year for tuition and registration fees at a n Idaho public or private institution of higher education for Idaho National Guard S ervice members who are pursuing an a ssociate through doctoral deg ree , or certification .

The Idaho Operation Education Scholarship Program is designed to assist disabled Veterans who have a permanent disability and their spous es while they are pursuing a degree at the University of Idaho.

Idaho will grant residency for tuition purposes to eligible service members, Veterans and their family members. Who is eligible for Idaho Instate Tuition for Service Members Veterans and Dependents? To be eligible for residency for tuition purposes, students must meet the following requirements:

UI benefits provide temporary financial assistance forworkers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. UI is a partial, short-term replacement of lost wages while workers are seeking other work and is not intended to be a permanent source of income.

Idaho National Guard service members who are injured, become ill, disabled, or die in the line of duty are eligible for medical coverage and compensation under Idaho Worker's Compensation Laws .

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services will provide grants up to $1, 5 00 to Veterans in cases of extreme emergency. Grants can be provided for the purchase of food, fuel, shelter, and other necessities of daily living in a time of temporary emergency need .

Idaho reduces the property tax on the home and up to one acre of land of a Veteran who has a 100% service-connected disability rating (or is rated 100% due to individual unemployability) by the VA. The reduction can be as much as $1,500 and has no income limit. The Veteran must own and occupy the home as their primary residence with a current homeowner's exemption; a surviving spouse may continue the benefit.

Idaho resident service members who are stationed outside Idaho may purchase reduced fee hunting and fishing licenses for $17.50 each or a hunting and fishing combination license for $20.50 when they are home on leave.

Nonresident U.S. Armed Forces service members stationed in Idaho for 30 days or more are eligible to purchase Idaho hunting and fishing licenses, and tags for resident prices. The service member's spouse and children (under 18, living in their household) are also eligible.

Service members deploying in support of contingency operations are eligible to receive a raincheck or refund for hunting licenses, tags or permits they were unable to use due to their deployment.

The Idaho Disabled Veterans SpecialBig Game Tag Program offered through the Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) offer big game hunting tags so disabled Veterans can participate in a once in a lifetime hunt.

The IDPR offers eligible disabled Veterans a free lifetime day-use access and camping pass for Idaho's State Parks.

Idaho offers several professional license benefits for service members, Veterans and their spouses.

State employees who are serving in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves are eligible for 120 hours of paid military leave for military duty. This leave must be without loss of pay, time, or efficiency rating.

The Idaho Department of Labor helps Veterans, transitioning service members and eligible spouses by providing employment training and placement services.

Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of spouses, surviving spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a spouse (including surviving spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements.

Health and pension plan coverage for service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to 102% of the full premium.

The Idaho Hilton Honors Military Program helps make the career transition from service in the U.S. Armed Forces to civilian employment easier for current and former service members. The Hilton Honors Military Program provides hotel accommodation for required employment related travel. This includes:

The VA provides valuable life insurance benefits to Veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families to provide financial security given the extraordinary risks involved in military Service. The VA provides the following life insurance benefit programs:

TRICARE Reserve Select is a premium-based plan,available worldwide for Selected Reserve, (U.S. Armed Forces Reserve and National Guard service members) and their families who meet the following qualifications:

The VA National Cemetery Administration maintains one national cemetery in Idaho. Please see the local location listing for the nearest cemetery.

Idaho offers a Veteran designation on Idaho driver's licenses and state-issued ID cards to honorably discharged Veterans.

The Idaho Gold Star license plate is available for immediate family members of a service member who died while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. Family members are authorized two sets of Gold Star Family license plates.

Service members and their dependents who are preparing to serve outside Idaho for an extended period can extend their Idaho driver's license or ID card up to 25 months prior to its expiration.

Idaho offers the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program to Veterans who have been in jail and have been released in last 12 months. The program strives to help Veterans as they transition from incarceration to becoming a productive member of society.

The VA has numerous resources and locations throughout the state available to assist Veterans and family members. To find a VA location in Idaho enter Idaho in the location field and choose the facility type you are searching for from the drop down menu at the "Learn more…" link below.