South 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 | South Carolina waives eligible public college tuition for qualifying children of permanently and totally disabled wartime veterans. Eligible state-supported college, university, and technical education tuition is waived. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| scdva.sc.gov |
| See source eligibility terms | Hunting and fishing | South Carolina offers free hunting and fishing licenses to qualifying disabled veterans, with renewal every three years. The hunting and fishing license is free. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| scdva.sc.gov |
| See source eligibility terms; permanent and total | Property tax | South Carolina exempts a qualifying home and up to five acres for veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability. A qualifying home and up to five acres are exempt. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. A qualifying surviving spouse can claim the exemption even if the veteran had not applied. Unconfirmed details
| dor.sc.gov |
| See source eligibility terms; permanent and total | State parks | South Carolina resident veterans with permanent and total disability can receive reduced state park entrance rates. State park entrance rates are reduced. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| scdva.sc.gov |
| See source eligibility terms; permanent and total | Vehicle | South Carolina exempts up to two private passenger vehicles from property tax for qualifying veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability. Property tax is exempt on up to two private passenger vehicles. Check the official source for application and eligibility conditions not covered here. Unconfirmed details
| dor.sc.gov |
State veterans homes
South Carolina operates 6 state veterans homes.
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State veterans agency
South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs serves veterans in South Carolina.
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Get ready for your appointment
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What to bring
- Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
- Any VA decision letters you have received
- Medical records you want to discuss, from VA or private doctors
- A short list of your conditions and your questions
Ask the office what else it needs. Contact the office even if you are unsure which documents you need.
Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file
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