North Carolina veteran benefits by rating
A rating alone does not establish eligibility. Programs have their own residency, income, service and application rules. Check the linked official source before applying.
Benefits and eligibility
| Rating or basis | Benefit | Summary and conditions | Official source and checked date |
|---|---|---|---|
| See source eligibility terms; permanent and total | Dependent tuition | North Carolina offers competitive Class III scholarships to eligible children of wartime veterans drawing pension for permanent and total nonservice-connected disability. The scholarship covers public institution tuition, standard room and board allowances, and required institutional fees. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| www.ncleg.gov |
| 20 to 99 percent | Dependent tuition | North Carolina offers competitive Class II scholarships to eligible children of veterans rated 20 through 99 percent for wartime service-connected disability. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| www.ncleg.gov |
| 50 percent or higher | Hunting and fishing | North Carolina offers lifetime hunting and fishing licenses to qualifying resident veterans while they remain rated at least 50 percent disabled. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| www.ncwildlife.gov |
| 100 percent | Dependent tuition | North Carolina offers Class I-B scholarships to eligible children of veterans receiving compensation for a 100 percent wartime service-connected disability. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| www.ncleg.gov |
| 100 percent; permanent and total | Property tax | Qualifying North Carolina veterans with a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability receive a $45,000 homestead assessed value exemption. The first $45,000 of assessed real property value is exempt. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Applications are filed with the county. Unconfirmed details
| www.milvets.nc.gov |
Source gaps
- Vehicle: North Carolina vehicle: The plate application PDF lists disabled veteran plates, but its extracted table merges fee columns and does not state the rating threshold; the fee rule remains unverified. Sources tried: www.ncdot.gov.
- State parks: North Carolina state parks: The agency overview did not state a disability-based park pass or camping discount. Sources tried: www.milvets.nc.gov.
State veterans homes
North Carolina operates state veterans care facilities.
www.milvets.nc.gov
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State veterans agency
North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs serves veterans in North Carolina.
www.milvets.nc.gov
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