KANSAS
Housing Benefits
- Kansas Soldiers’ Home (Long Term Care & Dom)
- Kansas Veterans’ Home (Long Term Care & Dom)
Financial Assistance Benefits
- Assistance to veterans and families thru KSNG Workforce Support Center and TAA
- Military Retirement Not Taxed by Kansas State
Employment Benefits
- VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
- State DVOPS & LVERs
- Veterans preference for civil service
Education Benefits
- Needs-based scholarships for OIF/OEF/ONE vets
- Robust educational and OJT programs throughout state thru State Approving Agency
- Free tuition to POWs and to dependents of KIA/MIAs
- KS National Guard scholarships
- Operation Recognition: High School diplomas for veterans
- In-state tuition rates for active military and their families
Wildlife & Parks
- Free hunting/fishing licenses, and Free State Parks admission for KSNG & Disabled Veterans
- Health Benefits
- Persian Gulf War Board and survey
- Vets’ Mental Health Task Force under Dept of Social & Rehabilitative Services
Other State Benefits
- Three state veterans’ cemeteries; one in construction
- DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
- Advice on VA and state benefits from qualified Veteran Service Representatives
- Seven veterans license plates (MOPH, 100% Disabled, & POW free)
- Military retirement exempt from state income tax
Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs
Jayhawk Tower 700 SW Jackson, Suite 1004
Topeka, KS 66603-3743
Phone: (785) 296-3976
Executive Director: Greg Burden
Phone: 785-296-3976
Email: gburden@kcva.ks.gov
Director of Veterans Services: Wayne Bollig
Phone: 785-296-3976 Email: wbollig@kcva.ks.gov
National Guard TAA: Beth Visocsky
Phone:785-274-1129
Email: elizabeth.a.visocsky.civ@mail.mil
National Guard TAA: Howard Steanson
Phone: 785-274-1188
