Hawaii Civil Service Veterans Preference Points
Five preference points on an open competitive state recruitment with a DD-214, and ten points with a VA letter dated within the past twelve months confirming qualification for…
www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/vol02_ch0046-0115/HRS0076/HRS_0076-.htm
Hawaii Military Retired Pay and Military Pay Tax Exemption
Hawaii does not tax military retired pay, under the general exclusion for pensions for past services.
www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol04_Ch0201-0257/HRS0235/HRS_0235-0007.htm
Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program
Up to 100% of tuition at a public community college and 50% at a public university for a Hawaii National Guard member.
www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0121/HRS_0121-0045.htm
Hawaii Real Property Tax Exemption for Totally Disabled Veterans
A totally disabled veteran pays no real property tax on the home except the county minimum tax, which is typically a few hundred dollars.
Gate: Totally disabled from injuries sustained on active duty
data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol04_Ch0201-0257/HRS0246/HRS_0246-.htm
Hawaii Resident Priced Hunting License for Service Members
A nonresident active duty service member stationed in Hawaii, and their dependents, may buy a hunting license at the resident price rather than the much higher nonresident one.
myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Hawaii
Hawaii Resident Tuition for Veterans and Service Members
Resident tuition rates at University of Hawaii campuses for a nonresident veteran, service member, or dependent using VA education benefits, without waiting out the usual…
dod.hawaii.gov/ovs/benefits-and-services
Hawaii State Veterans Homes
Two state veterans homes: the Yukio Okutsu home in Hilo, and the Daniel K.
www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2343_SD1_.HTM
Hawaii State and County Veterans Cemeteries
The Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery at Kaneohe on Oahu, plus county veterans cemeteries on Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.
dod.hawaii.gov/ovs/benefits-and-services
Hawaii Vehicle Registration and Weight Tax Exemption
The $46 state registration fee is waived on one vehicle for a veteran rated 100% service-connected, renewable every year.
Gate: 100% service-connected, with Hawaii residency and an honorable discharge
dod.hawaii.gov/ovs/benefits-and-services
Hawaii Veteran Designation on a Driver License
A free VETERAN designation on a Hawaii driver license, state identification card, or instruction permit, on production of a DD-214 or equivalent discharge document.
dod.hawaii.gov/ovs/benefits-and-services
Hawaii Veteran License Plates
Ten military and veteran plate designs at the cost of a regular plate, covering Veteran, Combat, Combat Wounded, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Former Prisoner of War, era plates, and…
dod.hawaii.gov/ovs/benefits-and-services