Veterans help in Arizona
17 federal, state, local and nonprofit programs for Arizona residents. Each one links to step-by-step instructions and the official site.
Free veteran benefits counselingFree service or coverageAccredited counselors help you file VA claims and find state benefits at no charge.Who qualifies: Arizona veterans, service members and their families.GI Bill education benefitsFree moneyPays tuition, fees and a housing allowance for college, trade school or apprenticeships.Who qualifies: Veterans and service members with qualifying active-duty service, and some family members.VA disability compensationFree moneyTax-free monthly payments for conditions connected to your military service.Up to $3,939/mo · starts at $180/moWho qualifies: Veterans with an injury or illness connected to their military service.VA health careFree service or coverageMedical care at VA medical centers and community clinics, often at little or no cost.Who qualifies: Veterans who served on active duty and meet basic service requirements.Arizona income tax exemption on military retirement payTax breakMilitary retirement pay is fully exempt from Arizona income tax.Who qualifies: Arizona residents who receive military retirement pay.Education benefits for veterans' children and spouses (DEA)Free moneyMonthly education payments for children and spouses of veterans permanently and totally disabled from service.Who qualifies: Children and spouses of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled or died from service.VA family caregiver programFree moneyA monthly stipend, training and health coverage for family members caring for seriously injured veterans.Who qualifies: Family caregivers of veterans with a serious service-connected disability.VA help for homeless veteransFree service or coverageHelp finding housing, rent help, health care and job services for veterans who are homeless or about to lose housing. Call 877-424-3838, any time.Who qualifies: Veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing, and their families.VA pensionFree moneyMonthly payments for wartime veterans 65+ or disabled with limited income and assets.Up to $17,441/yrWho qualifies: Wartime veterans 65+ or with a disability, with limited income and assets.VA survivor benefits (DIC and survivors pension)Free moneyMonthly payments for surviving spouses and children of veterans who died from a service-connected condition, or of wartime veterans.Who qualifies: Surviving spouses and children of veterans who died from service or of wartime veterans.Vehicle license tax exemption for disabled veteransTax breakNo vehicle license tax on one vehicle you own.Who qualifies: Arizona veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled.Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)Free service or coverageJob training, education, job placement and help starting a business for veterans with service-connected disabilities.Who qualifies: Veterans with a service-connected disability rating and an employment handicap, and some service members.Arizona State Veteran Home in TucsonFree service or coverageSkilled nursing care for veterans, often at reduced cost for those with high VA ratings.Who qualifies: Arizona veterans who need nursing home care.Free hunting and fishing license for disabled veteransDiscountA complimentary lifetime hunting and fishing license.Who qualifies: Arizona resident veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled.VA burial benefits and memorialsFree service or coverageBurial in a national cemetery, a free headstone or marker, a burial flag and help with burial costs for eligible veterans.Who qualifies: Families of veterans, and veterans planning ahead.VA life insuranceFree service or coverageLife insurance options for veterans, including coverage for veterans with service-connected disabilities.Who qualifies: Veterans, service members and their families.Vet Center counselingFree service or coverageFree, confidential counseling for veterans, service members and families, outside the VA hospital.Who qualifies: Combat veterans, certain other service members and veterans, and their families.
Use the Arizona benefits finder to see which of these fit your situation.