Oklahoma

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive a full property tax exemption on their homestead. Veterans with lower disability ratings may qualify for partial exemptions. Unremarried surviving spouses retain the exemption.

Military retirement pay is 100% exempt from Oklahoma state income tax. Oklahoma's top income tax rate is 4.75%.

Veterans with service-connected disability can obtain DV plates. Veterans with 100% disability are exempt from registration fees and excise tax.

Oklahoma offers specialty plates including Veteran, Purple Heart, POW, branch-specific, and Gold Star designs.

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability are exempt from Oklahoma sales tax on one vehicle purchase.

Children and spouses of Oklahoma veterans who are 100% permanently disabled or who died from service-connected causes receive free tuition at Oklahoma public institutions for up to 5 years.

Oklahoma complies with Section 702, ensuring veterans using GI Bill benefits receive in-state tuition rates at public institutions.

Oklahoma National Guard members receive a 100% tuition waiver at Oklahoma public colleges and universities.

Veterans receive a 5-point preference and disabled veterans receive a 10-point preference on state civil service examinations.

Veterans receive priority of service at Oklahoma Works career centers with DVOP and LVER services available.

Oklahoma recognizes military training toward professional licensing and provides expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.

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

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive free resident hunting and fishing licenses. Veterans with 60%+ disability can purchase a reduced-fee Veteran Combo License for $25.

Active duty military personnel stationed in Oklahoma may purchase resident hunting and fishing licenses regardless of home state.

Oklahoma has two VA Medical Centers: Oklahoma City VA Health Care System and Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, plus CBOCs in 13 cities across the state.

Oklahoma operates 7 state veteran care facilities in Claremore, Sulphur (Talihina), Norman, Clinton, Ardmore, Lawton, and Talihina — one of the largest state veteran care systems in the nation.

Free readjustment counseling available at Vet Centers in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Honorably discharged veterans can get a "VETERAN" designation on their Oklahoma driver's license or state ID by presenting their DD-214 at DPS/Service Oklahoma.

Oklahoma state parks offer free day-use admission to veterans with 100% disability rating, plus reduced camping fees for disabled veterans.

Honorably discharged veterans receive an Oklahoma Honor Card that provides discounts at participating businesses across the state.

Oklahoma DVA provides accredited Veterans Service Representatives and regional offices with free VA claims assistance.

Free burial for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents at the Oklahoma Veterans Cemetery in Oklahoma City.

Specialized veterans treatment courts are available in Oklahoma County, Tulsa County, and other jurisdictions.