Kansas

Property tax refund/exemption for veterans with 50%+ disability; full exemption for 100% disabled veterans.

Veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability qualify for a property tax refund or appraiser exemption based on their disability rating. Veterans with 100% disability receive a full property tax exemption on their homestead. Surviving unremarried spouses may retain the benefit.

Kansas fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax.

Since 2022, Kansas fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax (rates range from 3.1% to 5.7%). VA disability compensation is also tax-free under federal law.

DV plates for disabled veterans; 100% disabled veterans may be exempt from registration fees.

Veterans with a service-connected disability may obtain Disabled Veteran license plates. Veterans with 100% disability may be exempt from vehicle registration fees.

Specialty plates including Veteran, Purple Heart, POW, Combat Action, and branch-specific plates.

Kansas offers a variety of military specialty license plates recognizing different types of service including Veteran, Purple Heart, POW, Combat Action, and branch-specific plates.

Former POWs exempt from registration fees; 100% disabled veterans exempt from vehicle personal property tax.

Former POWs are exempt from vehicle registration fees. Veterans with 100% service-connected disability are exempt from vehicle personal property tax.

Kansas Board of Regents institutions participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program for veterans.

Kansas does not have a broad state tuition waiver for all veterans, but Kansas Board of Regents institutions participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which can cover tuition costs exceeding GI Bill benefits.

Scholarships through KCVA for dependents of deceased or disabled Kansas veterans.

The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs offers scholarships for dependents of deceased or disabled Kansas veterans to help cover higher education costs.

All veterans receive in-state tuition at Kansas public institutions regardless of GI Bill usage.

Kansas grants in-state tuition to all veterans at public institutions regardless of whether they are using GI Bill benefits. Kansas also complies with federal Section 702 for GI Bill users.

State tuition assistance for Kansas National Guard members at Kansas public institutions.

Active Kansas National Guard members are eligible for state tuition assistance at Kansas public colleges and universities.

Veterans receive 5-point preference and disabled veterans receive 10-point preference in state hiring.

Honorably discharged veterans receive 5-point preference and disabled veterans receive 10-point preference in Kansas state civil service hiring processes.

Priority of service at KANSASWORKS workforce centers with DVOP specialists and LVERs.

Veterans receive priority of service at KANSASWORKS workforce centers, including access to Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVERs).

Kansas recognizes military training toward professional licensing with expedited processing.

Kansas recognizes military training and experience toward state professional licensing requirements. Expedited licensing is available for veterans and military spouses.

Free resident hunting and fishing licenses for Kansas veterans with 30%+ service-connected disability.

Kansas resident veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability receive free resident hunting and fishing licenses. VA disability documentation is required.

Active duty military stationed in Kansas may purchase resident hunting and fishing licenses.

Active duty military personnel stationed in Kansas may purchase resident hunting and fishing licenses.

Three VA Medical Centers in Wichita, Topeka, and Leavenworth plus extensive CBOC network.

Kansas is served by the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (Wichita), Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center (Topeka), and Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center (Leavenworth). CBOCs are located in Chanute, Dodge City, Emporia, Fort Scott, Hays, Holton, Hutchinson, Junction City, Liberal, Manhattan, Parsons, and Salina.

Domiciliary and long-term care facility for veterans in Fort Dodge.

The Kansas Soldiers Home in Fort Dodge provides domiciliary and long-term care for eligible veterans.

Skilled nursing facility for veterans in Winfield.

The Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield is a skilled nursing facility providing care for eligible veterans.

Free readjustment counseling in Wichita.

Vet Centers provide free readjustment counseling, outreach, and referral services to combat veterans and their families. Kansas has a Vet Center in Wichita.

Honorably discharged veterans can get a free VETERAN designation on their Kansas driver's license.

Honorably discharged veterans may have the word "VETERAN" added to their Kansas driver's license or state ID card. Present DD-214 at a Kansas DMV office.

Disabled veterans with 30%+ disability receive free vehicle permits for Kansas state parks.

Disabled veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability may receive free vehicle permits for Kansas state parks.

Emergency financial assistance through KCVA for qualifying Kansas veterans.

The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs provides emergency financial assistance to qualifying Kansas veterans facing financial hardship.

State Veterans Service Officers provide free claims assistance through regional KCVA offices.

The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs provides free assistance with VA disability claims, pension applications, and survivor benefits through State Veterans Service Officers at regional offices across Kansas.

Free burial at three Kansas Veterans Cemeteries at Fort Riley, WaKeeney, and Fort Dodge.

Kansas operates three Veterans Cemeteries at Fort Riley, WaKeeney, and Fort Dodge, providing free burial for eligible veterans, their spouses, and dependents.

Specialized court programs for veterans in several Kansas judicial districts including Sedgwick County.

Kansas operates Veterans Treatment Court programs in several judicial districts including Sedgwick County, offering specialized judicial programs for veterans involved in the justice system.

Kansas state employees receive up to 30 days of paid military leave per year.

Kansas state employees who are members of the National Guard or reserves receive up to 30 days of paid military leave per year for training or active duty.