South Carolina Veteran Benefits
Discover 12 state benefits available to South Carolina veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in South Carolina
🏛️Tax Benefits(4)
Military Retirement Pay Tax Exemption
Any Veteran100% exemption of military retirement pay from South Carolina state income tax with no age restriction or income cap.
Value: Up to 6% savings on retirement pay
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
100%+Complete exemption from property taxes on primary residence plus up to 5 acres for 100% P&T disabled veterans.
Value: $3,000+/year
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Vehicle Tax Exemption
100%+Exemption from property tax on up to two vehicles and registration fees for 100% P&T disabled veterans.
Value: Several hundred dollars/year
Learn more →Homestead Exemption (Age/Disability-Based)
Any Veteran$50,000 exemption on fair market value of primary residence for veterans age 65+ or totally/permanently disabled.
Value: ~$600/year
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(2)
In-State Tuition for Veterans and Dependents
Any VeteranIn-state tuition and fee rates at SC public institutions for active duty, veterans, retirees, and dependents.
Value: $20,000+/year savings vs out-of-state
Learn more →Free Tuition for Children of Certain Veterans
Any VeteranFree tuition at SC state-supported colleges and universities for children (age 26 or younger) of qualifying veterans.
Value: $5,000-$13,000/year
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(1)
State Veterans Nursing Homes and Domiciliary Care
Any VeteranSix state-operated veterans homes providing VA-subsidized skilled nursing, intermediate nursing, and domiciliary care.
Learn more →💼Employment(1)
Veteran Employment Preference (State Jobs)
Any VeteranPreference in hiring for state positions with guaranteed interview for at least one qualified veteran per opening.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(1)
Veteran and Disabled Veteran License Plates
Any Veteran56 military plate designs available; DV/Purple Heart/Medal of Honor plates exempt from municipal parking meter fees.
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(2)
Free Hunting and Fishing License (Disabled Veterans)
10%+Free 3-year combination hunting and fishing license for SC resident veterans with any service-connected disability.
Value: $50-$75/year
Learn more →Discounted Palmetto Passport (State Parks)
100%+50% discount on annual Palmetto Passport state parks pass for 100% P&T disabled veterans.
Value: ~$25/year savings
Learn more →⚑Burial & Memorial(1)
M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery Burial
Any VeteranFree burial for eligible veterans at state veterans cemetery in Anderson, SC including plot, liner, marker, and perpetual care.
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all South Carolina 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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