New Hampshire Veteran Benefits

Service members serving in the New Hampshire National Guard may take courses tuition-free on a space available basis in state-supported postsecondary institutions. To be eligible service members must meet the followingrequirements:

The child of a resident service member who was serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and was declared missing in action or a prisoner of war after February 28, 1961, is entitled to free tuition at a New Hampshire Community College , or at a college or university in the University System of New Hampshire

The children of resident disabled Veterans are eligible for free tuition at a school at a New Hampshire Community College , or at a college or university in the University System of New Hampshire .

The children of resident Veterans who died during wartime service or died from a service-connected disability, that is a result of that wartime service, can receive a scholarship for up to $2,500 per year for four years.

Veterans who have a service-connected disability and the unremarried surviving spouse of an eligible disabled Veteran are exempt from fees for a Peddler's License. NH RS 320:11

New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES) administers the UI program that provides temporary financial assistance for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own.

The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles does not charge a fee for a driver license for a Veteran who is an amputee or paraplegic and receive a specially adapted vehicle from the VA.

New Hampshire offers a bonus of $100 to service members who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for 90 days or more between August 5, 1964, through August 15, 1973, or those who served in Vietnam between July 1, 1958, through August 5, 1964, and earned the Vietnam Service Medal or the Arm

New Hampshire offers a bonus of $100 to service members who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces between August 2, 1990, through November 30, 1995, and earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal.

New Hampshire offers a bonus of $100 to service members who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001, and a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense, and earned the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, or the Afghanistan

Honorably discharged Veterans who served during wartime and their families who have become unable to support themselves are eligible to receive assistance from the town or city where they live.

New Hampshire municipalities grant a standard $50 veterans' tax credit (an optional $51-$750 where the town adopts it), deducted from the property tax on a qualifying Veteran's primary residence. A larger credit ($701, up to $4,000 if adopted) applies for a permanently and totally service-connected disabled Veteran, double amputee, or paraplegic, and a full exemption applies to a specially adapted home acquired with VA assistance. Surviving spouses may qualify.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department offers free or reduced fee lifetime Fish and Game Licenses for eligible Veterans.

New Hampshire resident service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces who are stationed outside New Hampshire can apply for a free special license to hunt and fish when they return to New Hampshire.

New Hampshire state employeeswho are serving in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for 15 days military leave with pay per year. This leave can be used for military drill, training, or other temporary duty.

New Hampshire offers state employment hiring preferences to Veterans, disabled Veterans and their spouse or unremarried surviving spouse, when hiring for:

Privately owned companies in New Hampshire may establish a Veterans preference employment policy. Any preferential hiring policy must be in writing and must be applied uniformly regarding all hiring and promotions.

State employees who enter active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces are placed in an inactive status and must be rehired to the same or similar position within 90 days of receiving a discharge other than dishonorable. NH RS 97:1

Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and who were released or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. This includes reserve component service members who serve on federal active duty (other than for training).

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 New Hampshire 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.

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 New Hampshire Veterans' Freedom to Smile Initiative offers free or reduced cost dental care to eligible Veterans who live in New Hampshire. Who is eligible for the New Hampshire Veterans' Freedom to Smile Initiative? To be eligible, Veterans must meet the following requirements:

The NHVH located in Tilton, New Hampshire is a 250 bed intermediate and long-term care facility that cares for eligible New Hampshire Veterans. The NHVH also offers hospice and palliative care.

The NHSVC, located in Boscawen, NewHampshire, offers a dignified final resting place for eligible Veterans and their family members.

Resident, honorably discharged, needy Veterans may be buried at the expense of the municipality where the Veteran died. Veterans must have served during a wartime period for at least 90 days or was discharged after less than 90 days due to a service-connected disability to be eligible.

The VA National Cemetery Administration does not maintain a national cemetery in New Hampshire. There is, however, a New Hampshire State Veteran Cemetery in Boscawen. Please see the local location listing for the nearest cemetery.

New Hampshire Veteranswho received an honorable discharge can request a Veteran indicator on their New Hampshire driver license, commercial driver license or non-driver ID. NH RS 263:40

The mother or stepmother of a service member killed while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for the New Hampshire Gold Star license plate. There are no number plate fees, but regular registration fees will apply. NH RS 261:87-c

The following family members of a service member who was killed while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for the Gold Star Family decal:

New Hampshire offers a CDL skills test waiver for resident service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

Copies of New Hampshire public records are provided free of charge to Veterans and their dependents when required to determine eligibility for VA benefits. NH RS 110-B:86

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