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

http://www.kcva.org

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

Email: howard.l.steanson.ctr@mail.mil