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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Facilities in Kansas
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Summary of Kansas Military and Veterans Benefits: Kansas offers special benefits for service members, Veterans and their families including emergency financial relief, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System military service credit, Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance Program, special vehicle license plates and Department of Wildlife and Parks benefits. Eligibility for some benefits may depend on residency, military component and Veteran disability status.
Kansas Office of Veterans Services (KOVS), Veteran Service Representatives (VSRs): The KVOS has trained VSR’s who can assist Veterans, retired service members and their families find and apply for Veterans benefits under federal, state and local laws. All their services are provided free of charge.
For more information contact a local VSR, call the KOVS central office at 785-296-3976, 800-513-7731, or use the KOVS online contact form.
KOVS Regional Office Directory
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Kansas Military and Veterans State Benefit Highlights and Eligibility
What are my Kansas Military and Veterans State Tax Benefits?
Kansas Income Taxes on Military Retired Pay: Military retired pay that is included in federal adjusted gross income is not taxed in Kansas.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) does not withhold taxes for state or local income tax, but it is reported annually on IRS Form 1099-R. All TSP distributions are subject to state taxes and early distributions may incur higher taxes.
Learn more about Kansas Military Retired Pay Income Taxes
Kansas Military Pay Income Taxes: Military pay received by resident service members that is federally taxed is also taxable by Kansas.
Learn more about Kansas Military Pay Income Taxes
Kansas State Income Tax Additional Personal Exemption for Disabled Veterans: Veterans who have service-connected disability rating may be eligible for an additional Kansas state tax exemption of $2,250. For tax year 2025 and after this exemption increases to $2,320.
Who is eligible for the Kansas State Income Tax Additional Personal Exemption for Disabled Veterans? To be eligible for this exemption Veterans must meet the following requirements:
- Received an honorable discharge from service in the U.S. Armed Forces
- Has a service-connected, total and permanent disability rating from the VA and is receiving compensation at the 100% rate
This additional exemption can be claimed when the Veteran files their Kansas income tax return.
Learn more about the Kansas State Income Tax Additional Personal Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Kansas Income Tax Exemption for Nonresident Military Spouses: A nonresident Service member’s Spouse may be exempt from paying Kansas taxes on income earned while stationed in Kansas.
Who is eligible for Kansas Income Tax Exemption for Nonresident Military Spouses? A nonresident military Spouse must meet the following requirements to be exempt from Kansas income tax:
- Service member and Spouse are residents of a state other than Kansas
- Service member is in Kansas in compliance with military orders
- Spouse, is in Kansas only to be with the Service member
Kansas Department of Revenue, Notice 09-12
Learn more about the Kansas Income Tax Exemption for Nonresident Military Spouses
Kansas State Taxes on Military Disability Retirement Pay: Military disability retirement pay received as a pension, annuity or similar allowance for personal injury or sickness resulting from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces should not be included in taxable income. Some of the payments which are considered disability benefits include:
- Disability compensation and pension payments for disabilities paid to Veterans or their Families
- Grants for homes designed for wheelchair living
- Grants for motor vehicles for Veterans who lost their sight or the use of limbs, or
- Benefits under a dependent-care assistance program.
See IRS Publication 525 for more information.
Learn more about Kansas State Taxes on Military Disability Retirement Pay
Kansas State Taxes on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC): DIC is a tax free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military Service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-connected injury or disease.
Kansas State Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities: Survivor annuities are not taxed in Kansas.
Extension to File Taxes for Deployed Kansas Service Members: The Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) follows IRS guidelines for deployed resident Service members by extending income tax deadlines for 180 days after deployment for filing returns, paying taxes, filing claims for refunds, and taking other actions.
IRS Combat Zones for Tax Purposes
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Kansas Homestead Refund for Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses: The Kansas Department of Revenue offers a Homestead Refund for Disabled Veterans, their Surviving Spouse and the Surviving Spouse of a Service member killed in the line of duty.
The Homestead Refund is a rebate program for the property taxes paid by homeowners. The refund is based on a portion of the property tax paid on a Kansas resident’s home up to $700. The appraised value of the home cannot exceed $350,000 and total household income cannot exceed $56,450.
Who is eligible for the Kansas Homestead Refund for Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses? To be eligible a Veteran must be a Kansas resident, honorably discharged, and have a 50% or more permanent service-connected disability rating from the VA. Unremarried Surviving Spouses of deceased disabled Veterans are also eligible to claim a refund. Applicants must provide a VA Benefit Summary Letter that indicates a disability date prior to January 1 of the taxable year.
The Surviving Spouse of an active duty Service member who died in the line of duty is also eligible to claim a Homestead refund and remains eligible until they remarry.
Applicants can file online using the Kansas Department of Revenue, WebFile webpage or by submitting a hardcopy Kansas Department of Revenue, Kansas Property Tax Relief Claim for Seniors and Disabled Veterans.
Kansas Department of Revenue, Forms and Publications
Kansas Office of Veterans Services, State Veterans Benefits
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Kansas Property Tax Deferral for Service Members: Service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who are preparing to mobilize or will be deploying outside the U.S. for at least six months, may elect to defer paying all or part their property taxes on their principal place of residence. Service members are eligible to defer their property taxes for up to two years. Applications can be obtained from the county clerk where the property is located and must be filed with the county treasurer.
Kansas County Clerk and Election Official Directory
Kansas County Treasurer Directory
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Kansas State Income Tax Exemption for Social Security Benefits: Social Security benefits that are included in federal adjusted gross income are not subject to Kansas income tax.
Learn more about the Kansas State Income Tax Exemption for Social Security Benefits
Kansas Sales Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans: Beginning on 1 July 2026, honorably discharged Veterans who have a 100% service-connected total and permanent disability rating, or are declared unemployable, are exempt from paying Kansas sales tax on purchases up to $24,000 per year. This exemption does not apply to purchases of tobacco, electronic cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, or motor vehicles.
Sales of items or services purchased for the benefit of a disabled Veteran are also exempt when made by the Veteran’s spouse or a household member authorized to make purchases on their behalf. An unremarried surviving spouse of an eligible Veteran who was receiving the exemption at the time of their death may continue to receive the exemption. This exemption applies only to property and services intended for the personal use of the eligible Veteran, their spouse, or surviving spouse, and not for generating income.
Learn more about the Kansas Sales Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
What are my Kansas Military and Veterans Education Benefits?
Kansas Hero’s Scholarship: Kansas public educational institutions will waive tuition and required fees for former Prisoners of war (declared a prisoner after 1 January 1960) and the spouse, Unremarried surviving spouse and dependent children of resident service members or Veterans who meet the following requirements:
- Service member who died in the line of duty while serving on state or federal active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001
- Veteran who has an 80% or greater service-connected disability rating
- Service member who was injured or disabled on or after September 11, 2001, while serving on state or federal active duty to the extent the service member was no longer able to perform the duties of their current duty position, and any duty position that is at or above their pay grade
Those eligible can receive a waiver for the equivalent of 10 semesters of undergraduate instruction at Kansas state universities, public community colleges, public vocational technical colleges, and Washburn. To apply students must complete the Kansas Board of Regents Student Aid Application (new users will be required to create an account). For more information, please email scholars@ksbor.org or call 785-430-4300.
Kansas Hero's Scholarship Information
Kansas Public Educational Institutions
Kansas Statutes 75-4364
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Kansas Resident Tuition Rates for Eligible Veterans, Service Members and Dependents: All Veterans eligible for federal education benefits, as well as all current members of the U.S. Armed Forces are charged in-state tuition rates at all Kansas public postsecondary colleges and universities regardless of time spent in Kansas. The spouses and dependent children of Veterans and service members are also eligible for in-state tuition rates.
To confirm eligibility, students should contact the Office of the Registrar at the institution they are planning to attend.
Kansas Public Educational Institutions
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Kansas Military Service Scholarship: The Kansas Military Service Scholarship will pay tuition and 
fees at a Kansas public institution of higher learning for Veterans and Service members who served in an area where they were eligible for hostile fire pay.
Eligible students may be awarded a scholarship for up to four academic years of undergraduate study (five years if enrolled in a designated five-year program).
Students will be required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Any federal tuition assistance that the student is eligible for will be applied first and only the remaining balance will be paid by the scholarship.
Who is eligible for the Kansas Military Service Scholarship? To be eligible Veterans and Service members must be Kansas residents and meet the following requirements:
- Served in the U.S. Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, in an area where they were eligible for hostile fire pay for at least 90 days, or served less than 90 days due to injuries received in that area
- Received an Honorable Discharge or a General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions), or is still serving in the U.S. Armed Forces
Applicants will be required to provide copies of military discharge papers (DD214), or active duty orders that indicate they served after September 11, 2001, in a military operation where they received hostile fire pay.
Requirements to maintain eligibility:
- Remain in good academic standing
- Make satisfactory progress toward completion of the educational program they are enrolled in
- Enroll in a minimum of six credit hours each semester
Priority when awarding this scholarship is given to students with the greatest financial need. To apply students must complete the Kansas Board of Regents Student Aid Application (new users will be required to create an account). For more information, please email scholars@ksbor.org or call 785-430-4240.
Kansas Board of Regents, Scholarship and Grants Information
Kansas Board of Regents, Military Service Scholarship Fact Sheet
Kansas Military Service Scholarship, Eligible Schools List
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Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance Program: The Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance program provides eligible Kansas National Guard Service members up to 100% of tuition and required fees at an accredited Kansas educational institutions. Students can receive assistance for 15 credit hours per semester (no summer courses or winter break courses) with a lifetime limit of 180 undergraduate semester hours.
Students may be pursuing a certificate, an associate or bachelor’s degree, full-time enrollment is not required.
*NEW* Beginning in the fall of 2025 Service members will be able to transfer unused undergraduate semester hours up to their 180 lifetime limit to an eligible dependent
Who is eligible for Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance? Kansas National Guard Service members and family members must meet the following requirements to be eligible:
- Current serving in the Kansas National Guard and in good standing (not flagged)
- Family member of a Kansas National Guard Service member who is enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)
- Has a high school diploma or GED
- Enrolled in a Kansas educational institution and maintains at least a 2.0 GPA
- Has not earned a bachelor’s degree
- Must have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file at the institution
- Must use federal tuition assistance first (if applicable)
- Must submit transcripts to their unit at the end of each semester
Upon completion of last semester of tuition assistance, the service member will be required to serve an additional 24 months in the Kansas National Guard or will be required to repay the amount of the scholarship received.
To apply students must complete the Kansas Board of Regents Student Aid Application (new users will be required to create an account). For more information please email ng.ks.ksarng.mbx.g1-education-services@army.mil, or call 785-646-0155.
Kansas Board of Regents, Scholarship and Grants Information
Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance, Eligible Schools List
Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance Program Fact Sheet
Kansas National Guard Service Scholarship Transfer to Dependent Fact Sheet
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Kansas Educational Master's for Enhanced Readiness and Global Excellence (EMERGE) Tuition Assistance Program: EMERGE is an advanced degree tuition assistance program for service members serving in the Kansas National Guard. The EMERGE program will provide tuition and fees up to 15 credit hours per semester, up to the maximum rate charged by a state educational institution
Who is eligible for the Kansas EMERGE Tuition Program? Service members must meet the following requirements to be eligible:
- Current serving in the Kansas National Guard and in good standing (not flagged)
- Enrolled in program at a Kansas educational institution
- Must have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file at the institution
- Must use federal tuition assistance first (if applicable)
- Must submit transcripts to their unit at the end of each semester
Service members who use the EMERGE Program will incur an additional service requirement starting from the end date of the last course the program funded.
Master's Degree Additional Service Requirement:
- 48 month service obligation
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75
Professional and Doctorate (including juris doctor and physician's assistant) Additional Service Requirement:
- 72 month service obligation
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00
To apply service members must complete the online Kansas EMERGE Application. For more information, please call 785-646-0155, or email ng.ks.ksarng.mbx.g1-education-services@army.mil.
Kansas National Guard EMERGE Flyer
Kansas Board of Regents, Scholarship and Grants Information
Kansas Board of Regents, EMERGE Program Information
Kansas Educational Benefits for Dependents of Veterans of the Vietnam War: The Child of a Veteran who died as a result of service in Vietnam is eligible to attend a Kansas public institution of higher learning without paying tuition and fees. This benefit is for up to the equivalent of 12 semesters of instruction. Once a person is eligible for this benefit they may not be disqualified.
Who is eligible for Kansas Educational Benefits for Dependents of Veterans of the Vietnam War? The child, adopted child or child in the custody of a Vietnam Veteran who dies from a service-connected disability they incurred in Vietnam are eligible. The Veteran must have entered the U.S. Armed Forces from Kansas for their child to be eligible. For more information students should contact the Kansas Office of Veterans Services (KOVS) central office at 785-296-3976, 800-513-7731, or use the KOVS online contact form.
“Operation Recognition” High School Diplomas for Kansas Wartime Veterans: Kansas "Operation Recognition" will award honorary high school 
diplomas to Veterans who left high school prior to graduating to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II (WWII), the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. Veterans who received their diploma but could not attend their graduation ceremony are also eligible. Diplomas may be awarded posthumously.
Who is eligible for “Operation Recognition” High School Diplomas for Kansas Wartime Veterans? Honorably discharged Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the following time periods are eligible:
- WWII - between September 16, 1940, through December 31, 1946
- Korean Conflict - between June 27, 1950, through January 31, 1955
- Vietnam Conflict – between February 28, 1961, through May 7, 1975
Applicants must submit a completed Kansas “Operation Recognition” Application and a copy of the Veteran’s discharge paperwork to:
Kansas Office of Veterans Services
700 SW Jackson Street, Suite 1004
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-3976
Fax: 785-296-1462
Learn more about “Operation Recognition” High School Diplomas for Kansas Wartime Veterans
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (MIC3): The purpose of this compact is to remove barriers to educational success imposed on Children of military Families because of frequent moves and deployment of their parents by:
- Facilitating the prompt enrollment of Children of military Families and ensuring that they are not placed at a disadvantage due to difficulty in the transfer of educational records from the previous school district or variations in entrance or age requirements
- Facilitating the student placement process through which Children of military Families are not disadvantaged by variations in attendance requirements, scheduling, sequencing, grading, course content or assessment. Facilitating the qualification and eligibility for enrollment, educational programs and participation in extracurricular academic, athletic and social activities
- Facilitating the on-time graduation of Children of military Families
- Providing for the enforcement of administrative rules implementing the provisions of this compact
- Providing for the uniform collection and sharing of information between and among member states, schools and military Families under this compact
- Promoting coordination between this compact and other compacts affecting military Children
- Promoting flexibility and cooperation between the educational system, parents and the student in order to achieve educational success for the student
Points of Contact
Phone: 785-296-3872 / 785-296-3871
Learn more about the Kansas Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Kansas Purple Star School Recognition Program for Military-Friendly Schools: The Kansas Purple Star School Recognition Program recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and Families connected to the U.S. Armed Forces.
For a school to qualify for the Purple Star Award they must appoint a school liaison who is specially trained to handle the unique challenges experienced by military Families. This liaison will ensure that other teachers at their school are aware of special considerations that students from military Families can benefit from. Each school will also have a dedicated page on their school website featuring resources for military Families.
Military Child Education Coalition Purple Star School Program
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What are my Kansas Military and Veterans Employment Benefits?
Kansas State Employee Leave for Military Duty: State employees who are service members serving in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves are eligible for up to 30 days of paid leave for military duty within each 12-month period, beginning October 1 and ending September 30 of the following year.
Learn more about Kansas State Employee Leave for Military Duty
Kansas State Employee Veterans’ Hiring Preference: Kansas offers Veterans’ preference whenhiring for state employment. Eligible Veterans or Spouses who q
ualify for Veterans' preference are guaranteed an interview and to receive consideration for the position they apply for. The Veterans' preference does not guarantee the applicant a job. Those eligible also can receive preference for promotional opportunities, and a higher retention standing during a reduction in the workforce.
Who is eligible for Kansas State Employee Veterans’ Hiring Preference? Kansas provides Veterans’ preference for Veterans who received an honorable discharge and meet the following requirements:
Veterans who entered the U.S. Armed Forces before October 15, 1976:
- Served during any war between April 6, 1917, through July 2, 1921, and December 7, 1941, through April 28, 1952
- Served between April 28, 1952, and July 1, 1955
- In any campaign or expedition for which a campaign or service medal was authorized
- Served more than 180 days since January 31, 1955, but before October 15, 1976 (does not include active duty for training)
Veterans who entered the U.S. Armed Forces on or after October 15, 1976:
- Served in any campaign or expedition for which a campaign or service medal was authorized
- Separated from the U.S. Armed Forces and have a service-connected disability rating from the VA
- Received a Purple Heart
- Released from active duty due to a service-connected disability
- Voluntarily retired from active duty in the pay grade of O3 or below
Veterans’ preference is also available to the following Spouses of Veterans:
- Spouse of a Veteran who has a 100% service-connected disability, or 100% unemployable as determined by the VA
- Unremarried Surviving Spouse of a Service member, who died while serving or as a result of service in the U.S. Armed Forces
- Spouse of a prisoner of war
Applicants claiming Veterans' preference for the first time must submit a complete, legible copy of their discharge document (DD214), showing enlistment and discharge dates, type of discharge, medals received, etc. by mail to:
Office of Personnel Services
900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N
Landon State Office Building
Topeka, KS 66612-1251
Those eligible can also attach their discharge paperwork to their application online at the Kansas Career Portal.
Learn more about Kansas State Employee Veterans’ Hiring Preference
Federal Employment Veterans’ Hiring Preferences: By Federal law, Veterans who are disabled or who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during certain specified time periods or in military campaigns are entitled to preference over non-Veterans in hiring into the Federal civil service and in retention during reduction in force. Veterans may be entitled to 5 or 10 points included in any scoring process for examination or interviews.
5-point Hiring Preference: Five points are added to the examination score or rating of a Veteran who served:
- During a war, or
- During the period April 28, 1952, through July 1, 1955, or
- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976, or
- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, or
- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010, the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom, or
- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti, qualifies for preference
10-point Compensable Disability (CP) Preference: 10 points are added to the examination score or rating of a Veteran who served at any time and who has a compensable service-connected disability rating of at least 10% but less than 30% .
10-Point 30% Compensable Disability Preference (CPS): 10 points are added to the passing examination score or rating of a Veteran who served at any time and who has a compensable service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
10-Point Disability Preference (XP): 10 points are added to the passing examination score or rating of:
- A Veteran who served at any time and has a present service-connected disability or is receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the VA but does not qualify as a CP or CPS, or
- A Veteran who received a Purple Heart
10-Point Derived Preference (XP): 10 points are added to the passing examination score or rating of Spouses, Surviving Spouses, or mothers of Veterans. Both a mother and a Spouse (including Surviving Spouse) may be entitled to preference based on the same Veteran's service if they both meet the requirements. However, neither may receive preference if the Veteran is living and is qualified for Federal employment.
Ten points are added to the passing examination score or rating of the Spouse of a disabled Veteran who is disqualified for a federal position along the general lines of their usual occupation because of a service-connected disability. Such a disqualification may be presumed when the Veteran is unemployed and:
- Is rated by appropriate military or VA authorities to be 100% disabled and/or unemployable, or
- Has retired, been separated, or resigned from a civil service position because of a disability that is service connected in origin, or
- Has attempted to obtain a civil service position or other position along the lines of their usual occupation and has failed to qualify because of a service-connected disability
Preference may be allowed in other circumstances but anything less than the above warrants a more careful analysis.
A campaign medal holder or Gulf War Veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. The 24-month service requirement does not apply to 10-point preference eligible Veterans separated for disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, or to Veterans separated for hardship or other reasons under Title 10 U.S.C. 1171 or 1173.
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Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA): USERRA protects civilian job rights and benefits for Veterans and members of reserve components. USERRA also protects Service member rights and benefits by clarifying the law, improving enforcement mechanisms, and adding Federal Government employees to those employees already eligible to receive Department of Labor assistance in processing claims.
Absence from Work for Military Duty: USERRA establishes the cumulative length of time that anindividual may be absent from work for military duty and retain reemployment rights to five years. Exceptions to the five-year limit, include initial enlistments lasting more 
than five years, periodic National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve training duty, and involuntary active duty extensions and recalls, especially during a time of national emergency. USERRA establishes that reemployment protection does not depend on the timing, frequency, duration, or nature of an individual's service if the basic eligibility criteria are met.
Disability Accommodation: USERRA provides protection for disabled Veterans, requiring employers to make reasonable efforts to accommodate the disability. Service members recovering from injuries received during service or training may have up to two years from the date of completion of service to return to their jobs or apply for reemployment.
Return to Work without Loss of Seniority: USERRA provides that returning Service members are reemployed in the job that they would have attained had they not been absent for military service, with the same seniority, status and pay, as well as other rights and benefits determined by seniority. USERRA also requires that reasonable efforts (such as training or retraining) be made to enable returning Service members to refresh or upgrade their skills to help them qualify for reemployment. USERRA also provides that while an individual is performing military service, they are deemed to be on a furlough or leave of absence and are entitled to the non-seniority rights accorded other individuals on non-military leaves of absence.
Extension of Health and Pension Plans: Health and pension plan coverage for Service members is provided for by USERRA. Individuals performing military duty of more than 30 days may elect to continue employer sponsored health care for up to 24 months; however, they may be required to pay up to102% of the full premium. For military service of less than 31 days, health care coverage is provided as if the Service member had remained employed. USERRA clarifies pension plan coverage by making explicit that all pension plans are protected.
Who is eligible for USERRA Benefits? Veterans, U.S. Armed Forces Reserve, or National Guard Service members who leave a position for training or active military service are eligible.
The Department of Labor, through the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) helps all who have claims under USERRA, including Federal and Postal Service employees.
employees.
VETS Regional Office Location
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Kansas State Employee Differential Pay for Active Duty Service: Kansas state employees who 
are Service members serving in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves are eligible to receive the difference between their state employee pay and their military pay and allowances when they are called to active duty for 30 days or more. The maximum amount paid is $1,000 per pay period.
Who is eligible for Kansas State Employee Differential Pay for Active Duty Service? National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Service members who are Kansas state employees who are ordered to active military duty are eligible for compensation. For more information, please call 785-296-5376.
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Kansas National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Service Members Activation Payment: Kansas state employees who are serving in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves are eligible for a onetime activation payment of $1,500 when they are called to active duty service for 30 continuous days or more. These payments will be made retroactively to all eligible Service members who have been activated since September 11, 2001.
Who is eligible for the Kansas National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Service Members Activation Payment? State employees who are National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Service members who are activated after September 11, 2001, to full-time duty, mobilized and deployed for more than 30 consecutive days in support of a military operation to defend the U.S. are eligible for the activation payment. For more information, please call 785-646-0571.
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) Military Service Credit: KPERS offers the following service credit options for Service members and former Service members. Service credit increases the amount of a member's monthly retirement benefit and possibly allows them to retire earlier.
Granted Military Service Credit: KPERS can grant service credit at no cost to members if their military service interrupts their public service:
- Must be employed in a covered position immediately before and immediately after active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces
- Members must return to covered employment within one year of discharge (or two years, if disabled in the line of duty)
- Credit limited to five years
- Members can purchase up to six years of military service regardless of how many years of Granted Military Service credit they receive
Purchased Military Service Credit: Members can purchase year for year of active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces and one quarter year of service credit for each year the member serves in a reserve component.
For more information, please contact a KPERS benefits specialist at:
KPERS
611 S. Kansas Avenue, Suite 100
Topeka, KS 66603
Email: kpers@kpers.org
Phone:888-275-5737 / 785-296-6166
Fax: 785-296-6638
Learn more about Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, Military Service Credit
Kansas Professional License Benefits for Service Members, Veterans and Spouses: Kansas offers several professional licensing benefits for Service members, Veterans and their Spouses.
Credit for Military Education and Training: State licensing authorities will accept education and training received while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces to meet state professional licensing requirements. Kansas Statutes 48-3407
Expedited State Licensure for Service Members, Veterans, their Spouses: State licensing authorities will expedite professional license applications for Service members, Veterans and their Spouses. Applicants must have a current valid professional license from another state or territory that meets Kansas licensing requirements. Kansas Statutes 48-3406
Kansas Professional license Extension for Service Members: A Kansas professional license will remain valid while a Service member is serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Licensed Service members will not be required to renew their license, pay a renewal fee, or meet continuing education requirements until six months after their release from active duty service. Kansas Statutes 48-3402
Probationary Licenses for Service Members and Military Spouses: Kansas professional licensing authorities may issue probationary licenses for service members and military spouses while they work toward meeting full licensing requirements. Kansas Statutes 48-3406
Fee Exemption for Military Spouses: The spouse of a service member or honorably discharged Veteran is exempt from all professional licensing fees for initial and renewal applications.
Spouse Application Fee Exemption Information
Service members, Veterans and their spouses should contact the licensing authority that governs their profession for more information and eligibility requirements.
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Preference in Kansas State Contracts for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses: Kansas has set a goal to award 3% of all state contracts to disabled Veteran owned businesses. For a business to be eligible it must meet the following requirements:
- Conducts business in Kansas as a firm, corporation, or as an individual
- 51% or more of the business is owned by one or more Veterans who have a 30% or greater service-connected disability
- 51% of business stock is owned by one or more disabled Veterans for a publicly owned business
- Management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more disabled Veterans
To become certified as a disabled Veteran owned business Veterans must submit a completed Kansas Disabled Veteran Owned Business Application by mail to:
Kansas Procurement and Contracts
900 SW Jackson, Room 451-S
Topeka, KS 6612-1216
Kansas Statutes 73-230
Kansas Department of Administration, Bidding and Contracts Webpage
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Kansas Veterans Preference in Private Employment: Private employers in Kansas are authorized by law to have a Veterans Hiring preference. An employer’s Veterans preference must be in writing and must be applied uniformly in all hiring decisions for initial employment. Veterans will be required to provide official documentation as proof they received an honorable discharge.
Kansas Statutes 73-231
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Kansas Hilton Honors Military Program: The Kansas Hilton Honors Military Program helps make the career transition from service in the U.S. Armed Forces to civilian employment easier for current and former service members. The Hilton Honors Military Program provides hotel accommodation for required employment related travel. This includes:
- Travel for verifiable job interviews
- Training needed to get or keep a job, or leads to a certification
- Pre-employment testing such as physicals, drug testing, and aptitude/agility tests
The Hilton Honors Military Program may not be used for:
- Conference attendance or career fairs
- Job searching
- Relocation or house hunting
- Family visits
- Vacations
- Retirement
- Non-employment activities
Those eligible can receive up to a total of 100,000 hotel points for verifiable employment related activities. Recipients must have a Hilton Honors account to receive the points. Each state sets its own eligibility and residency requirements. For more information, please email HiltonHonors@naswa.org or contact the nearest American Job Center.
Learn more about the Kansas Hilton Honors Military Program
What are my Kansas Military and Veterans Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
Kansas Unemployment Insurance (UI): UI provides temporary financial assistance for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. UI is a partial, short-term replacement for lost wages while workers are seeking other work and is not intended to be a permanent source of income. Benefits are not based on financial need. Employers pay all costs of the UI program.
To qualify for UI applicants must be physically able to work, available for work and actively seeking work.
Applicants can file an initial claim for UI using the Kansas Department of Labor, UI Claimant Portal. First time claimants will be required to create a user account.
Kansas Department of Labor, Welcome to Get Kansas Benefits
Applicants will need the following information to file a claim:
- Email address
- Social Security number
- Full mailing address
- Phone number
- Name and mailing address of last employer (paycheck stub or W-2 form usually contains this information)
- Date started and stopped working for each employer for the last 18 months and reason for leaving
- County of residence
- Driver's license number
- U.S. employment authorization number and expiration date (If not a citizen)
- Former active duty Service member in the past 18 months, must provide DD214, Member Copy #4
- Former federal employee must provide SF50 or pay stub
- Amount of separation, vacation, or holiday pay received or will receive in the future
Kansas Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Military Spouses: Kansas considers military spouses who are forced to leave employment due to their service member spouse's military orders as an involuntary separation from work and are eligible to file a claim for Kansas unemployment insurance.
Kansas Statutes 44-706
For question or assistance, please call the Unemployment Contact Center at 785-575-1460 or 800-292-6333.
Kansas Department of Labor, UI Guides
Kansas Department of Labor, How to Create a New Account in the Claimant Portal
Learn more about Kansas Unemployment Insurance
What are my Kansas Military and Veterans Division of Vehicles Benefits?
VETERAN Designation on Kansas Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards: Kansas offers a VETERAN designation on Kansas driver’s license and ID cards for honorably discharged Veterans. Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 or other official documentation to verify they received an honorable discharge. Veterans can request the designation at their nearest Kansas Driver License Exam Station.
Kansas Department of Revenue, Driver’s license and ID Card Information
Learn more about VETERAN Designation on Kansas Driver’s Licenses
Kansas Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption for Service Members: Kansas offers a motor vehicle tax exemption on two vehicles for Kansas Resident Service members serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces. For more information Service members should contact the county treasurer in their county of residence.
Kansas Statutes 79-5107
Kansas County Treasurer Directory
Learn more about Kansas Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption for Service Members
Renewing, Extending or Replacing Kansas Drivers’ License for Service Members Out of State: Active duty resident Service members and their dependents stationed outside of Kansas can request a replacement, a six month extension, or renew their Kansas driver's license by mail or email. Applicants must submit a completed Kansas Department of Revenue, Credential Request for Kansas Residents Temporarily Out of State. Application submission instructions required fee and documentation requirements are listed on the Credential Request.
Kansas Motor Vehicle Registration Grace Period for Service Members: Service members who return from a deployment are offered a seven day grace period to renew their expired vehicle registration.
Learn more about Kansas Motor Vehicle Registration Grace Period for Service Members
Kansas Military Commercial Driver License (CDL) Test Waiver Program: Service members and Veterans who have been discharged within the past 12 months may have some or all their Kansas CDL testing waived, based on their military training and experience.
The even exchange option allows Service members who served in one of the following Military Occupational Specialties/Ratings in the U.S. Armed Forces to have their CDL knowledge and skills testing waived:
- Army – 88M, 92F, 14T
- Air Force – 2T1, 2F0, 3E2
- Marine Corps – 3531
- Navy – EO
The skills waiver option is available to Service members who have military commercial driving training and experience but do not have the military Occupational Specialty/Rating for the even exchange option. Applicants must have been licensed for at least two years on a military vehicle like the commercial vehicle class they are applying for. This option only allows a waiver of the skills testing and does not include the knowledge testing requirement.
Applicants must also meet the following requirements:
- Not had more than one license (except for a military license)
- Not had any license suspended, revoked, or cancelled
- Not had any convictions for any type of motor vehicle for the disqualifying major offenses in Code of Federal Regulation, 385.51(b)
- Not had more than one conviction for any type of motor vehicle for disqualifying serious traffic violations in Code of Federal Regulation, 385.51(c)
- Have not had any conviction for a violation of military, state or local laws relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation) as a result of a traffic accident and has no record of an accident in which they were at fault
Applicants must submit a completed certification form (including certification by their commanding officer) at any full service Kansas Driver License Exam Station.
Kansas CDL Certification for Military Waiver of Knowledge and Skills Test
Kansas Driver License Exam Station Directory
Learn more about the Kansas Military Commercial Driver License Test Waiver Program
Kansas Military and Veteran License Plates: Kansas has 19 license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members and family members.
All military and Veteran licenses plates may be used on automobiles, motorcycles or trucks (20,000 lbs. or less). All vehicles must be titled in Kansas in the name of the applicant or the leasing company from which the applicant is leasing the vehicle.
Those interested must apply at their local County Treasurer’s Office. A short description of some of these license plates can be found below.
Kansas Department of Revenue, Forms and Publications
Learn more about Kansas Military and Veteran License Plates
Kansas Medal of Honor License Plate: Kansas residents who were awarded the Medal of Honor are eligible for the Kansas Medal of Honor license plate. In addition, nonresident Service members stationed in Kansas who received the Medal of Honor are also eligible.
Veterans and Service members must provide official documentation as proof they were awarded the Medal of Honor.
Learn more about the Kansas Medal of Honor License Plate
Kansas Combat Wounded Purple Heart License Plate: Kansas residents awarded the Purple Heart 
are eligible for the Kansas Purple Heart license plate. In addition, nonresident Service members who are stationed in Kansas are also eligible.
Purple Heart recipients have the option to have two of the following decals displayed on their license plate:
- Silver Star
- Bronze Star
- Combat Medical Badge
- Army Combat Infantry Badge
- Navy/Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon
- Army Distinguished Service Cross
- Navy Cross
- Air Force Cross
- Distinguished Flying Cross
All decals are $2 each.
Service members and Veterans must provide official documentation that they were awarded the Purple Heart and are eligible for any requested decals.
Learn more about the Kansas Combat Wounded Purple Heart License Plate
Kansas Disabled Veteran License Plate: The Kansas Disabled Veteran license plate may be issued 
to eligible resident Veterans and eligible nonresident Service members who are stationed in Kansas.
There is no registration fee for the initial Disabled Veteran license plate, additional license plates require standard registration fees.
Who is eligible for the Kansas Disabled Veteran License Plate? Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Served in the U.S. Armed Forces and are entitled to compensation for a service-connected disability rating of at least 50% from the VA
- Suffered the loss, or permanent loss of use, of one or both feet or one or both hands
- Permanent visual impairment of both eyes
- Vehicle owner provides transportation for disabled Veterans who meet the qualifications above
All applications for Disabled Veterans license plate must be endorsed by the Regional Director of Veterans Affairs prior to applying. The completed form may be faxed to 316-688-6825 for this endorsement. Veterans who require the international wheelchair emblem must also have their application endorsed by a medical professional.
Kansas Department of Revenue, Application for Disabled Veteran License Plate
Learn more about the Kansas Disabled Veteran License Plate
Kansas U.S. Veteran License Plate: Kansas Resident Veterans who 
served at least 180 days on active duty and received an honorable discharge and currently serving resident service members are eligible for the Kansas Veteran license plate.
Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 to verify they received an honorable discharge; Service members must show their military ID/CAC.
Kansas Department of Revenue, Military Veteran License Plate Application
Learn more about the Kansas U.S. Veteran License Plate
Kansas Gold Star Mother License Plate: The Kansas Gold Star Mother license plate is offered to a 
resident mother, stepmother, or foster mother (in loco parentis) of a Service member who was killed while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Applicants must provide a copy of the DD1300, Report of Casualty as well as official documentation of Family relationship.
Kansas Department of Revenue, Gold Star Mother License Plate Application
Learn more about the Kansas Gold Star Mother License Plate
What are my Kansas Military and Veterans Health and Insurance Benefits?
Reimbursement of Health Insurance Premiums for Kansas National Guard Service Members Ordered to State Active Duty: Kansas National Guard Service members called to state active duty for more than 30 days will be reimbursed for the cost of health insurance for their individual or family plan. Reimbursement cannot be more than similar coverage under Kansas state employees group health insurance plans.
Who is eligible for Reimbursement of Health Insurance Premiums for Kansas National Guard Service Members Ordered to State Active Duty? Kansas National Guard Service members ordered to state active duty for 30 or more days are eligible for reimbursement.
Kansas National Guard State Sponsored Life Insurance (SSLI): SSLI offered through the 
National Guard Association of Kansas to Kansas National Guard service members is made up of several voluntary group life policies that are designed to help meet the needs of National Guard service members and their Families.
Benefit Highlights:
- Coverage ranging from $10,000 to $50,000
- Coverage available for spouse and children
- Claims paid within 24 hours
- Coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- No war clause or aviation exclusion
- May be retained after leaving the Guard.
- Premiums remain the same with lifetime coverage
- Free will preparation and estate resolution services for all policy holders
- Free $10,000 life insurance policy for the first year for new National Guard service members (must enroll with first 30 days of initial enlistment)
Who is eligible for Kansas National Guard SSLI? Kansas National Guard service members and their dependents are eligible for SSLI.
Learn more about Kansas National Guard State Sponsored Life Insurance
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Life Insurance: The VA provides valuable life insurance benefits to Veterans, active and reserve component Service members and their Families to provide financial security given the extraordinary risks involved in military Service. The VA provides the following life insurance benefit programs:
- Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI)
- Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI)
- Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI)
- Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program (TSGLI)
- Service-Disabled Veterans’ Life Insurance (S-DVI)
- Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI)
Learn more about U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Life Insurance
TRICARE Reserve Select Health Insurance: TRICARE Reserve Select is a premium-based plan, available worldwide for Selected Reserve, (U.S. Armed Forces Reserve and National Guard Service members) and their Families who meet the following qualifications:
- Not on active duty orders
- Not covered under the Transitional Assistance Management Program
- Not eligible for or enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program or currently covered under FEHB, either under their own eligibility or through a Family member
The plan provides comprehensive health care coverage when a Service member is not activated and covered by active duty TRICARE benefits.
Learn more about TRICARE Reserve Select Health Insurance
Kansas National Guard Service Member Compensation for Injury, Illness, Disability and Death incurred while on State Active Duty: Kansas National Guard service members who are injured, become ill, disabled or die in the line of duty while serving on state active duty are eligible for medical coverage and compensation by the state. Kansas Statutes 48-261 through 48-271
Who is eligible for Kansas National Guard Service Member Compensation for Injury, Illness, Disability and Death incurred while on State Active Duty? Kansas National Guard service members who suffer illness, disease, injury, or death while serving on state active duty are eligible for medical coverage and compensation.
What are my Kansas Military and Veterans Parks and Recreation Benefits?
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) National Guard and Disabled Veterans, Free Hunting, Fishing and Park Vehicle Permits: Kansas offers free hunting and fishing licenses 
for Service members serving in the Kansas National Guard and honorably discharged resident Veterans who have a 30% or greater service-connected disability rating. In addition, Kansas National Guard service members are also eligible for a free park vehicle permit.
Applicants should mail official documentation of proof of eligibility and their completed application to:
KDWP Pratt Operations Office
ATTN: License Section/Guard Permits
KDWP Pratt Operations Office
512 SE 25th Avenue
Pratt, KS 67124-8174
KDWP, Active Kansas National Guard Hunting and Fishing License, Park Vehicle Permit Application
KDWP, Disabled Veteran Hunting and Fishing License Application
Kansas Resident Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Nonresident Active Duty Service Members: Nonresident active duty Service members stationed in Kansas can purchase all annual Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks licenses, permits and stamps for resident prices.
Kansas Resident Service Members and Dependents may continue to Purchase Resident Hunting and Fishing Licenses when Stationed out of State: Active duty Service members who were Kansas residents at the time of entering the U.S. Armed Forces and their immediate Family members who live with them may purchase resident licenses, permits and stamps, except lifetime licenses.
Kansas Permit Refund for Active Duty Service Members: U.S. Armed Forces Service members in 
Kansas who receive permanent change of duty station (PCS) orders prior to the first day of hunting season, that prevents them from using their permit, can receive a refund of all fees.
Learn more about Kansas Permit Refund for Active Duty Service Members
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Elk Draw for Military Personnel: The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks offers Military Elk Permits to Service members Stationed at Fort Riley. For more information, please call 833-587-2164.
Learn more about Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Elk Draw for Military Personnel
What are my Kansas Military and Veterans Miscellaneous Benefits?
Kansas Veterans’ and Soldiers’ Homes: The Kansas Office of Veterans Services operates two state nursing homes to provide affordable long term care for Veterans and their spouses. Each home has a trained and professional staff that receives ongoing education to meet the needs of their residents.
Kansas Veterans' Home 
1220 World War II Memorial Drive
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone: 620-221-9479
Fax: 620-221-9053
Kansas Veterans' Home Brochure
Kansas Soldiers' Home 
714 Sheridan - Unit 128
Fort Dodge, KS 67843
Phone: 620-227-2121
Fax: 620-225-6331
Kansas Soldiers' Home Brochure
Each home offers three levels of care:
- Domiciliary care (assisted living)
- Nursing care
- Memory care for Alzheimer’s and dementia
Services Provided:
- Restorative care
- Physical and occupational therapies
- Laundry service
- Recreational activities
- Dietary services
- Social services
- Nursing care
- Psychological services
- Transportation to local health care providers and the VA Medical Center in Wichita
Who is eligible for care at the Kansas Veterans’ and Soldiers’ Homes? To be eligible Veterans must have served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable and meet the following requirements:
- Meet the VA definition of a Veteran
- Require 24-hour skilled nursing health care services
- Does not have a criminal history including conviction or guilty plea of a felony violation
- The Home has the resources to care for the Veteran
- Spouse, Surviving Spouse, or Gold Star Parents of an eligible Veteran (if space is available)
Admission Priority: Priority for admission is given to Veterans who do not have adequate means of support. Within this group, priority will be based on the severity of medical care required and their ability to receive care. Kansas residency is not a requirement, but Kansas residents will receive preference for admission.
Kansas Veterans' Homes Application for Admission
Kansas Veterans' Homes Application Checklist
Learn more about the Kansas Veterans’ and Soldiers’ Homes
Kansas State Veterans' Cemeteries: The Kansas Office of Veterans Services has four Veterans cemeteries that offer a dignified final resting place for Veterans and their eligible family members.
Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Dodge
11560 US Highway 400
Fort Dodge, KS 67843
Phone: 620-682-7564
Fax: 620-338-8776
Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney
403 South 13 th Street
WaKeeney, KS 67672
Phone: 785-743-5685
Fax: 785-743-5648
Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Winfield
1208 North College Street
Winfield, KS 67156
Phone: 620-705-6300
Fax: 620-229-2291
Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley/Manhattan
5181 Wildcat Creek Road
Manhattan, KS 66503
Phone: 785-717-3050
Fax: 785-717-3070
Kansas Veterans’ Cemeteries offer casket burial, a scattering garden for created ashes or a columbaria niche for the placement of cremated remains. There are no fees charged for the burial of a Veteran or their eligible Family members. Fees will be charged if the Family chooses not to use a state-provided double-depth grave-liner or if the casket is oversized.
Kansas Veterans' Cemeteries Interment Fees
Who is eligible for interment at a Kansas Veterans' Cemetery? Eligibility requirements for the burial at a Kansas State Cemetery are the same as for VA National Cemeteries. Exact eligibility requirements can viewed at the VA, National Cemetery Administration Eligibility webpage. The following are the general eligibility requirements:
- Discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable, or
- Died while serving on active duty, or
- Served at least 20 years in the National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves and is eligible for military retired pay (or would have been eligible except their death occurred before age 60), or
- Reserve component Service members if they were activated for federal service, (active duty for training does not qualify)
- Spouses and dependent Children (burial of dependent Children is limited to unmarried Children under 21 years old, or 23 years old if a full-time student at an approved educational institution, or a Child who develops a lifelong disability prior to age 21)
There is no residency requirement to be buried in a Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery. All Veterans are encouraged to complete the Kansas Veterans Cemetery Program Eligibility, Pre-Certification Application to establish eligibility prior to need.
Learn more about the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery Program
Kansas Open Records Exemption for Military Records: A Veteran’s military discharge record must be kept confidential and cannot be released without the Veteran’s authorization. Upon the death of the Veteran their discharge records may be released to the Veteran’s next of kin or their designated representative.
Learn more about the Kansas Open Records Exemption for Military Records
Request Kansas Resident Military Records: Kansas maintains military service files for Veterans released from the U.S. Armed Forces who listed Kansas as their home of record.
The Kansas' Adjutant General's Department, Archives Office can provide records from the following periods of service:
- DD214’s for all branches of service from 1946 to 1991
- WWII Statements of Service from 1941 to 1946 (pre-DD214)
- Kansas National Guard records from 1946 to the present
For discharges after 1991, please contact the Kansas Office of Veterans Services (KOVS) at 785-296-3976.
To request documents Veterans can submit a Standard Form 180, Request Pertaining to Military Records by email to ng.ks.ksarng.list.retirement-services@army.mil or by fax to 785-646-0191.
Record requests usually take approximately two weeks to process. To contact the Military Archives directly please call 785-646-0134.
Learn more about Requesting Kansas Resident Military Records
Kansas National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Service Members Emergency Relief: Kansas National Guard service members or Kansas resident U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Service members and their Families can request financial assistance to help them make ends meet for emergency situations when all other options have been exhausted. For more information and to apply service members should contact the Kansas National Guard Military and Family Readiness Office or their chain of command.
Kansas National Guard Foundation Relief Fund Information
KanVet: The KanVet website provides direct access to Veteran-specific resources and benefits without having to navigate multiple state agency websites. KanVet was established to serve all Veterans, service members leaving the U.S. Armed Forces and their families by providing employment, education, and support resources.
Free Copies of Kansas Vital Records when Requested through the Kansas Office of Veterans Services (KVOS): A certified copy of birth, marriage, divorce, fetal and death certificates are provided free of charge for Veterans and their eligible family members when requested through the KOVS for VA purposes only. For more information, please call 785-296-3976, or 800-513-7731 for more information and to request records.
Kansas Vietnam War Era Medallion Program: The Kansas Vietnam War Era Medallion Program provides a medallion, medal and certificate of appreciation to Kansas Veterans who served during the Vietnam Era.
Who is eligible for the Kansas Vietnam War Era Veterans Medallion Program? Veterans who meet the following requirements are eligible:
- Served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time between February 28, 1961, through May 7, 1975, regardless of where they served
- Resident of Kansas at the time they entered or were discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces, or at time death
- Received an honorable discharge
The Spouse or eldest living survivor can apply posthumously. Only one award will be issued in the name of each Veteran. Submission instructions and required documentation are listed on the application.
Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office, Kansas Vietnam War Era Medallion Program Application Form
Kansas Statutes 73-1238
Learn more about the Kansas Vietnam War Era Medallion Program
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities in Kansas
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities in Kansas: The VA has numerous resources available for Veterans and family members. Please enter your location and the type of facility you are searching for to see a listing of the nearest options.
Learn more about U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities in Kansas
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Cemeteries in Kansas: The VA National Cemetery 
Administration maintains five national cemeteries in Kansas. Please see the local location listing for the nearest cemetery.
Learn more about U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Cemeteries in Kansas
Military Installations in Kansas
Please see the Kansas Military Resource Locator for additional information.
Active Duty:
Army
Fort Riley
Fort Leavenworth
Air Force
McConnell AFB
National Guard:
Kansas Adjutant General's Department
Kansas Air National Guard
190th Air Refueling Wing
184th Wing
U.S. Army Reserve:
88 th Readiness Division
Kansas Office of Veterans Services
Kansas Office of Veterans Services, Programs and Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Facility Directory
Kansas Department of Revenue, Vehicle Tags, Titles and Registration
U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Veterans' Preference
U.S. Department of Labor, Veteran's Employment and Career Transition Advisor
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission, Kansas
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Service Organization Directory