State Veterans Department
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs
Standout State Benefits
What's unique to Louisiana
State benefits layered on top of federal VA coverage. File federal first, then layer state.
Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption
Property tax homestead exemption increases to $150,000 (50–69% disabled), $250,000 (70–99%), or full exemption (100%)
Title 29 Tuition Exemption
In-state tuition exemption at LA public colleges for surviving spouses and dependents of vets rated 90%+ disabled or KIA
Military Family Assistance Fund
Grants up to $10,000 for Louisiana service members and families during deployment hardship
Veterans Crisis Line