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Explore How States are Supporting Military Families
Across the country, states are advancing thoughtful policies, programs, and partnerships that strengthen support for military and veteran-connected families. This toolkit brings together those efforts in one shared, accessible place.
Select a state on the map to explore local initiatives, or browse the full database below to discover ideas and opportunities being activated nationwide.
Darker shaded states are a Do Your Part state.
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Vermont provides occupational licensing compacts and military spouse license recognition for military service members, veterans, and spouses, supporting workforce access, credential portability, and career continuity across state lines.
Vermont DMV offers 18 military and veteran license plates honoring the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, veterans, retired service members, and qualifying family members.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
Vermont recognizes military-friendly schools that demonstrate strong supports, resources, and points of contact for military-connected students and their families.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Community Integration Support
Vermont provides scholarships to eligible service members, veterans, and their families, reducing financial barriers to postsecondary education and supporting educational advancement for military-connected students.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Depending on status, military members may be entitled to exemptions for military pay.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Expands the legal definition of “Armed Forces” to include the U.S. Space Force, ensuring Space Force service members are recognized in state law and eligible for the same benefits, protections, and programs as other military branches.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
Vermont allows military spouses, veterans, and service members to waive portions of the Certified Inspection Mechanic examination, helping them access employment opportunities and training more quickly in the automotive and inspection industry.
Depending on status, military members may be entitled to filing extensions.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Vermont provides tuition benefits through VNGTBP for National Guard members and their families, supporting higher education, career advancement, and family stability while enhancing readiness and reintegration.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Offers income-based childcare assistance that helps eligible Vermont families pay for childcare through approved childcare providers.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Childcare, Childcare Challenges, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Vermont allows military spouses, veterans, and service members to waive portions of the CDL skills test, helping them access employment opportunities and training more quickly in the commercial driving sector.
Provides hunting, fishing, and combination license benefits for active-duty and reserve component service members, supporting outdoor recreation, wellness, and quality of life.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Physical Health Support
Participates in the Military Interstate Children’s Compact (MIC3), which supports military-connected students and families by standardizing school enrollment, placement, eligibility, and graduation requirements during interstate transitions.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Dependent Child Education, Education
Service members and their immediate family who are residents of Vermont and living out of state due to service with a valid Vermont license may be entitled to operate a motor vehicle with an expired license during the term of service and until 30 days after military discharge.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
Vermont allows state employees serving in the National Guard or Reserves to take authorized leave for military training, supporting career continuity, readiness, and family stability.
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