OH Veterans Bonus + Property Tax Reduction

Administered by Ohio Department of Veterans Services · dvs.ohio.gov

Ohio provides a one-time financial bonus to returning veterans, plus a $50,000 property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans and free tuition at OH state schools for dependents.

Eligibility requirements

✓OH veteran who served during qualifying periods
✓Property tax: 100% disabled VA rating + OH resident homeowner
✓Tuition waiver: dependent of qualifying veteran

Insider tip

Ohio's dependent tuition waiver covers up to 8 semesters at any OH state university — worth $60,000+. Many veterans miss this because their children don't know they qualify.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at dvs.ohio.gov →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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