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Missouri veteran benefits

Missouri offers targeted tax relief, education protections and grants, outdoor privileges, veterans homes, and statewide service-officer support.

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Every summary below links to the responsible public agency. Eligibility rules can be case-specific, so use this page as a map and confirm details at the source before acting.

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Property-Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans

Eligibility snapshot

Certain 100% service-connected disabled Missouri residents and other income-qualified claimants

The Missouri Property Tax Credit may refund part of real-estate tax or rent paid, subject to income, occupancy, and benefit rules. A separate homestead exemption applies narrowly to certain former POWs with total service-connected disability.

Next moveReview the Department of Revenue credit instructions and attach the required VA disability letter.

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Missouri Returning Heroes Education Act

Eligibility snapshot

Qualifying combat veterans attending Missouri public institutions

The act limits eligible undergraduate tuition charged to qualifying combat veterans at Missouri public colleges and universities, subject to statutory and institutional requirements.

Next movePresent service documentation to the institution’s veterans or financial-aid office before billing is finalized.

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Wartime Veteran’s Survivors Grant

Eligibility snapshot

Qualifying spouses and children of Missouri veterans whose death or disability resulted from combat action or who became POW/MIA

The grant can assist with tuition and related educational costs at eligible Missouri institutions, subject to annual funding and program limits.

Next moveReview the current application through the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.

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Veteran Hunting and Fishing Permit Exemptions

Eligibility snapshot

Qualifying honorably discharged veterans with at least a 60% service-connected disability, former POWs, and certain military medical patients

Eligible veterans may hunt small game or fish without standard permits and may receive resident pricing on other permits; trout and migratory-bird requirements can still apply.

Next moveCarry the required VA letter and confirm species-specific permits with the Department of Conservation.

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Veterans Service Officer Assistance

Eligibility snapshot

Missouri veterans and eligible dependents or survivors

Commission service officers provide free, accredited help with VA disability, pension, survivor, and state benefit claims.

Next moveFind the nearest Veterans Service Officer and bring the records relevant to the claim.