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NC Military Veterans Benefits + Hazel Act

Run by NC Division of Veterans Affairs, a state agency

NC offers veterans a $45,000 property tax exclusion, free tuition at all 58 NC community colleges (Hazel Act), and the NCServes network connecting veterans to local benefits.

Award
Property tax exclusion ($45,000) + free education at NC community colleges
Deadline
Rolling
Run by
NC Division of Veterans Affairs
State

Who it's for

  • NC veteran
  • Property tax: honorably discharged, disabled or 65+
  • Hazel Act: NC honorably discharged veteran at NCCCS institution

NC Division of Veterans Affairs decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at milvets.nc.gov

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NC Military Veterans Benefits + Hazel Act is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. NC Division of Veterans Affairs decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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