jason Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 State of North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (The menu of state benefits is to the left on the page) Special License Plates P.O.W. A veteran, while serving in the U.S. armed forces was a prisoner of war and has received an honorable discharge from the U.S. armed forces, may be issued a special number license plate. On the death of the veteran, the surviving spouse may retain the numbered plate as an active plate. N.D. Veterans' Cemetery Distinctive numbered plates may be issued to individuals eligible for interment in the North Dakota Veterans' Cemetery. The surcharge collected will be divided between the Veterans' Cemetery Trust Fund and the Veterans' Cemetery Maintenance Fund. National Guard Distinctive numbered plates may be issued to members of the National Guard. The Adjutant General shall certify those members of the national guard eligible to receive the plates. Purple Heart Available to those recipients of the Purple Heart award as listed on the DD214 or Certificate. Transportation System The veterans transportation system is designed to aid veterans in transportation to a Veterans Hospital. Currently , there are 5 vans on scheduled routes bringing veterans to Fargo, North Dakota or Miles City, Montana. The cost of this program is underwritten in part by the Post War Trust Fund. National Guard Tuition Waiver Any qualifying member of the national guard who enrolls in any state-controlled school, shall, subject to national guard rules promulgated by the adjutant general, receive a waiver of the tuition charged by the school. The tuition waiver is valid only so long as the member of the national guard maintains satisfactory performance with the guard, meets the qualification requirements of rules promulgated by the adjutant general, and pursues a course of study in a manner which satisfies the normal requirements of the school. Free Tuition to qualified Dependents in North Dakota Institution of Higher Education. Any dependent of a resident veteran who was killed in action or died from wounds or other service-connected causes, was totally disabled as a result of service-connected causes, died from service-connected disabilities, was a prisoner of war, or was declared missing in action, upon being duly accepted for enrollment into any North Dakota state-supported institution of higher education or state-supported technical or vocational school, must be allowed to obtain a bachelor's degree or certificate of completion, for so long as the dependent is eligible, free of any tuition and fee charges.... provided that the bachelor's degree or certificate of completion is earned within a forty-five month or ten semester period or its equivalent; and further that tuition and fee charges shall not include costs for aviation flight charges or expenses. Hardship Assistance Grant The purpose of this assistance is to provide monies to give aid and comfort to veterans [as defined in NDCC 37-14] and their spouses, or un-remarried widow/widowers of eligible veterans. The individual must have an unmet need of dental work, eye glasses, hearing aids, transportation for medical treatment, or any special need for medical reasons, approved by the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs. Routine and maintenance procedures are not covered. Income will be based on established indexes such as pension rates and poverty guidelines which will be reviewed annually. Documentation will be required. The applicant must be a North Dakota resident for one year prior to application date. Documentation will be required. Medical bills showing all work completed, and all payments and credits must be received by the department within 60-90 days of the date of approval. Veterans Aid Loan Program The Veterans Aid Fund is a permanent fund to be used solely for the purpose of making loans to veterans or their widow/widowers. To qualify, the applicant is required to be a: peacetime veteran, wartime veteran or, National Guard with active duty [as defined in NDCC 37-14], or unremarried widow/widower of eligible veteran; a citizen and resident of North Dakota for at least one year, and have the financial ability to make payments. The maximum loan amount is $5,000. The interest rate is 8% per annum. Time limit can be from six months to 48 months. One half of the interest paid will be refunded provided the loan is repaid under the agreed upon terms. The Department has the right to take legal action to collect on delinquent loans. North Dakota Veterans Home The North Dakota Veterans Home, located in Lisbon, North Dakota, consists of 111 basic care and 38 skilled nursing beds. The Veterans Home was established to provide service to an eligible veteran who is: A bona fide resident of North Dakota for at least one year; or Served in a North Dakota regiment (activated N. D. National Guard); or Entered the Armed Forces as a North Dakota resident; or Is the spouse or surviving spouse of above veteran. Application may be made through any County Veterans Service Officer. Pasted from <http://www.nd.gov/veterans/benefits/homes.html> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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