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Note: Information for this document was gathered from various sources including: https://www.military.com/benefits/veteran-state-benefits/kansas-state-veterans-benefits.html
Visit the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs for more detailed information: https://kcva.ks.gov/
For more information, visit: https://www.nasvh.org/state-homes/statedir.cfm
Your eligibility for State Veterans Homes is based on clinical need and setting availability.
Each State establishes eligibility and admission criteria for its homes.
Talk with a VA social worker about the eligibility requirements of State Veterans Homes near you and to figure out a plan for paying for State Veterans Home care services.
Veterans Homes Locations:
Preference for admission is given to War-time veterans who have been Honorably Discharged. Peace-time Veterans, spouses, surviving spouses and/or Gold Star parents may be admitted on a space available basis.
Determination of charges is based on the ability to pay. While there are no income and net worth limitations, all applicants will need to disclose their income and net worth. No veteran will be denied admission because of lack of income or excessive income. A waiver is available for veterans that do not wish to release financial information, but who are willing to pay the maximum monthly charge for the level of care needed.
For more detailed information visit: https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/state.asp?STATE=KS
National Veterans Cemeteries:
| Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery 395 Biddle Boulevard Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 Burial Space: Cremation Only | Phone: 913-758-4105 Fax: 913-758-4136 |
| Fort Scott National Cemetery 900 East National Avenue Fort Scott, KS 66701 Burial Space: Open | Phone: 620-223-2840 Fax: 620-223-2505 |
| Leavenworth National Cemetery 150 Muncie Road Leavenworth, KS 66048 Burial Space: Open | Phone: 913-727-1376 Fax: 913-758-4136 |
State Veterans Cemeteries:
| Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs Office 700 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 1004 Topeka, KS 66603 VA Grant Funded: N/A | Phone: 785-296-3976 Fax: 785-296-1462 |
| Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Dodge 11560 U.S. Highway 400 Dodge City, KS 67801 VA Grant Funded: Yes | Phone: 620-682-7564 Fax: 620-338-8776 |
| Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Riley 5181 Wildcat Creek Road Manhattan, KS 66503 VA Grant Funded: Yes | Phone: 785-717-3050 Fax: 785-717-3070 |
| Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Wakeeney 403 South 13th, P.O. Box 185 Wakeeney, KS 67672 VA Grant Funded: Yes | Phone: 785-743-5685 Fax: 785-743-5648 |
| Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Winfield 1208 North College Street Winfield, KS 67156 VA Grant Funded: Yes | Phone: 620-705-6300 Fax: 620-229-2291 |
Many states have established state veterans cemeteries. Eligibility is like Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries but may include residency requirements. Even though they may have been established or improved with Government funds through VA’s Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, state veterans cemeteries are run solely by the states.
Kansas State Cemeteries accept veterans who received an “other-than-dishonorable” discharge, guard and reservists with at least 20 years of qualifying service, or those who die on active duty are eligible for burial.
Dependents are also eligible for burial. There is no fee for veterans or their dependents, and there is no Kansas residency requirement.
Visit the following website for more information: https://www.ksrevenue.gov/faqs-taxii.html#retirement
Military retired pay that is included in federal adjusted gross income is not taxed in Kansas.
DIC payments and SBP payments are also tax-free.
Military Disability Retirement Pay received as a pension, annuity or similar allowance for personal injury or sickness resulting from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces should not be included in taxable income. Some of the payments which are considered disability benefits include:
Visit the following website for more information: https://www.ksrevenue.gov/faqs-taxhomestead.html or; https://www.kansas.gov/webfile/
Customers who need help are encouraged to call the Kansas Taxpayer Assistance Center at 785-368-8222.
The Kansas Department of Revenue offers a Homestead Refund for Disabled Veterans, their Surviving Spouse and the Surviving Spouse of a Service member killed in the line of duty.
The Homestead Refund is a rebate program for the property taxes paid by homeowners. The refund is based on a portion of the property tax paid on a Kansas resident’s home. The appraised value of the home cannot exceed $350,000 and the maximum refund is $700.
Basic Eligibility:
Veterans must be Kansas residents, honorably discharged, and have at least a 50% service-connected permanent disability.
Surviving spouses may also eligible until they remarry.
How to File:
Veterans should file using the document titled: Homestead Refund Claim (K-40H)
The following list of documentation is required for all claims:
This list of documentation will be required if it applies to your situation:
Contact your local VSO officer for additional assistance.
Consult the local assessor’s office for detailed requirements regarding these exemptions.
Annual refiling is required.
Find your local tax assessor at this link: https://www.publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/Assessor-and-Property-Tax-Records.htm
Visit the following website for more information: https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dov-disabledvet.html
Disabled veterans rated at 50% or above with the VA are eligible for a Disabled Veterans License plate with no registration fee.
There are 2 types of disabled veteran license plates available.
To qualify you must:
Steps to obtain the plate:
Fee for Disabled Veteran plate:
Many other Military distinctive plates are offered by the state of Kansas.
Visit the following website for links to the requirements for each: https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovplates.html
You may make application for a Kansas distinctive military license plate by meeting the qualifications outlined in the Kansas Statutes Annotated listed below. Applications should be presented to your local County Treasurer’s office.
Distinctions Available:
Visit the following website for more information: https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/sec-home/vp
Any veteran with a campaign medal, a service-connected disability, retired as an O-3 or below, or the spouse of a 100% disabled veteran can get veterans preference for a state job.
Veterans’ preference guarantees an interview and to consideration for the position.
A job opening will clearly state that the vacancy is “Veterans Preference Eligible (VPE)”. In this case, the hiring agency will provide preference to qualified individuals throughout their selection process. The posted opening will provide qualifications, performance standards, and the process to be used for selection.
Kansas offers a wide variety of Educational Benefits to resident veterans and their dependents.
State Educational Benefits can be used in conjunction with the National Educational Benefits (DEA)
If you have a question regarding a state-funded student financial aid program (i.e. scholarship status, address update, etc) please direct your inquiry directly to: scholars@ksbor.org.
Visit the following website for more information: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/military/college-credit-for-military-service
Kansas colleges offer service members and veterans college credit for education, training, and skills acquired while in the military.
Postsecondary credit may be available for other military learning based upon an institutional review of your Joint Services Transcript (JST) or DD-214.
Check with each institution for more information.
The tuition at state universities, community colleges, or vocational technical colleges is free for dependents of Kansas residents who are killed in the line of duty while on active duty or in the Kansas National Guard. Tuition assistance is also provided for former Prisoners of War.
Eligibility:
For more information students should contact their educational institutions admissions office, or the Kansas Board of Regents.
Visit the following website for more information: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/scholarships_and_grants
The Kansas Military Service Scholarship is available for the payment of tuition and fees at a public Kansas institution for resident veterans that meet the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility:
Because financial need is a priority in awarding this scholarship, students will need to file a FAFSA form.
Once the school considers a veteran to be a graduate status student, they are not eligible for this scholarship.
Please Note: Individuals who are also using Ch. 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits or Ch. 31 Veterans Readiness & Employment benefits should carefully consider how the Kansas Military Service Scholarship may affect those benefits. Students can still receive their Ch. 33/Ch.31 monthly housing allowance and book stipend; however, we encourage students to talk with their school’s military-affiliated centers/staff about how to maximize all their entitlements.
Priority Date: May 1.
The Kansas Hero’s Scholarship Act is a waiver which allows eligible dependents and spouses of certain deceased or disabled military servicemembers to attend a public Kansas postsecondary educational institution without payment of tuition and required fees.
The student will be responsible for all other charges associated with the student’s academic program. This waiver is only available for undergraduate coursework.
Each eligible dependent or spouse may qualify for tuition and fee waivers for a total of ten (10) semesters of undergraduate instruction.
Eligibility:
Dependents or spouses of a current or former military servicemember, provided that the servicemember is a current resident of the State of Kansas (or was a resident of the State of Kansas at time of death) AND falls into one of the following categories:
Applicants are encouraged to submit their completed form and required documentation as soon as they know which eligible school they will be attending.
This is not a competitive scholarship.
All applicants who submit their completed form and required documentation by the deadline and are determined by the Kansas Board of Regents to be eligible for the scholarship will receive the scholarship beginning the semester for which they submitted their application on time.
DEADLINE DATES:
PLEASE NOTE: Individuals who are also using Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits should carefully consider how the Hero’s scholarship may affect those benefits. We encourage students to talk with their school’s military-affiliated centers/staff about how to maximize all of their entitlements.
Visit the following website for more information and applications: https://kcva.ks.gov/veteran-services/state-benefits
Operation Recognition awards qualifying WWII and Korean War veterans with Honorary High School Diplomas.
Eligibility:
Required Paperwork
For additional information, contact: Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs Office
Visit the following website for more information and applications: https://ksoutdoors.com/
National Guard Members and 30% or greater disabled Kansas resident veterans can get free hunting and fishing licenses.
The application and accompanying documents should be mailed in. Processing takes about 2 weeks.
Annual filing is required.
The following link is for the Hunting, Fishing and Park Vehicle Permit: https://ksoutdoors.com/content/download/49393/501767/file/dvetApp.pdf
Visit the following website for more information: https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Park-Fees Or https://ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits
Kansas residents age 65 or older or persons with disabilities who display a state issued special license plate or placard can buy a special park vehicle permit directly from a KDWP office or vendor.
Including processing fees, the cost will be $13.75 for annual vehicle park permits or $3.25 for regular daily permits.
Or, you can purchase the Kansas State Parks Passport at the regular rate during the vehicle registration process.
Visit the following website for more information: https://kcva.ks.gov/veteran-services/state-benefits
Veterans can receive free copies of birth certificates, marriage certificates and death certificates when they will be used for VA purposes.
Requests for these free documents should be made through the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office.
