Illinois · State benefits
Illinois benefits at your rating
Start with the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) Veteran Service Offices for free help. Biggest state benefits: the Disabled Veterans' Standard Homestead Exemption ($2,500 at 30% SC, $5,000 at 50% SC, full exemption at 70%+), the Illinois Veteran Grant paying full tuition and fees at Illinois public colleges, and no hunting or fishing license needed for veterans rated 10%+. Five state veterans homes and county burial assistance up to $900 are also available. Call IDVA at 800-437-9824 to apply.
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1. Property tax
2. License plate and registration
3. Education
4. Military retirement and state income tax
5. Hunting and fishing
6. Parks
7. Parking
8. Hiring preference
9. Tolls
10. Other
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