Mississippi Veteran Benefits
Discover 13 state benefits available to Mississippi veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Mississippi
🏛️Tax Benefits(4)
Military Retirement Pay Tax Exemption
Any VeteranMilitary retired pay is fully exempt from Mississippi state income tax.
Value: Full retirement pay exemption
Learn more →VA Disability Pay Tax Exemption
Any VeteranVA disability pensions and military disability retirement pay are exempt from Mississippi income tax.
Learn more →Reserve Component Pay Tax Exemption
Any VeteranFirst $15,000 of reserve component pay exempt from Mississippi state income tax.
Value: Up to $750/year in tax savings
Learn more →Homestead Property Tax Exemption (100% Disabled)
100%+Full exemption from all property taxes on homestead for 100% service-connected disabled veterans.
Value: 100% property tax exemption
Learn more →🏠Housing & Home Loans(1)
Veterans Home Purchase Board Loan Program
Any VeteranLow-interest VA-backed mortgage loans up to $400,000 with no down payment for Mississippi veterans.
Value: Up to $400,000
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(4)
In-State Tuition for Veterans
Any VeteranIn-state tuition at Mississippi state-supported institutions for all veterans regardless of residency.
Value: Thousands per year in tuition savings
Learn more →POW/MIA Children Scholarship
Any VeteranEight-semester tuition scholarship at any Mississippi state college for children of POW/MIA service members.
Value: Up to 4 years tuition
Learn more →Mississippi National Guard State Educational Assistance Program (SEAP)
Any VeteranTuition assistance of up to $5,000/semester at 4-year institutions for active MS National Guard members.
Value: Up to $5,000/semester
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Patriot Scholarship Program
40%+Tuition assistance at Mississippi institutions for spouses and dependents of disabled veterans (40%+).
Value: Full tuition for 3-5 academic years
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(1)
Mississippi State Veterans Homes
Any VeteranSkilled nursing and domiciliary care at five state-run veterans homes across Mississippi.
Learn more →💼Employment(1)
State Employment Preference
Any Veteran5 preference points for veterans or 10 points for disabled veterans on state employment applications.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(1)
Disabled Veteran License Plates ($1 Tags)
70%+Up to two motor vehicle plates for $1 each per year, exempt from all vehicle taxes, for veterans rated 70%+.
Value: $1/year per plate plus tax exemption
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(1)
Free Hunting & Fishing License
Any VeteranAll honorably discharged veterans are exempt from purchasing hunting or fishing licenses in Mississippi.
Value: Free annually
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Mississippi veterans.
| Rating | Veteran Alone | With Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 |
Rates for 10-20% are the same regardless of dependents. Dependent additions apply at 30%+. View complete rate tables →
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