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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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West Virginia offers 40 military and veteran specialty license plates honoring the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, veterans, retired service members, and qualifying family members statewide.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Belonging, Belonging & Community, Belonging/Community Support
West Virginia connects service members, veterans, and their families to training and employment opportunities in agriculture through the Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture Program, helping them build skills and access careers in the agricultural sector.
West Virginia 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.
West Virginia 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
West Virginia In-State Tuition Rates for Nonresident Veterans, Service Members, and their Dependents
West Virginia provides tuition and Fee Waiver for eligible surviving spouses and children of service members killed in the line of duty, reducing financial barriers to higher education for military-connected families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
There is a decreasing modification for income related to military service that is included in federal adjusted gross income for resident service members.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
West Virginia expands the Hope Scholarship Program to include military-connected families, providing financial support to help reduce barriers to postsecondary education and support smooth school transitions.
Populations: Military Children Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
West Virginia provides a state income tax exemption for nonresident military spouses, supporting workforce participation, financial stability, and family economic security.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may approve occupational specialties for an even exchange for a CDL.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
West Virginia provides educational support through WVEEP for National Guard and Reserve members and their families, promoting higher education, career advancement, and family stability while enhancing readiness and reintegration.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Compensation for West Virginia National Guard Service Members for Injury, Illness, Disability or Death While on State Active Duty
West Virginia provides compensation to National Guard members for injuries, illnesses, disabilities, or death sustained on state active duty, supporting financial stability, readiness, and family well-being.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
West Virginia residents serving outside of the state on orders, there is a personal property tax exemption for one vehicle.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Provides suicide prevention resources and education, supporting mental health awareness, intervention, and well-being for service members, veterans, and military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Health & Wellbeing, Health and Wellness, Mental Health Support
Provides discounted access to state parks, supporting outdoor recreation, wellness, and family connection for service members, veterans, and military families.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Fee Waiver, Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Allows resident active-duty service members on leave to hunt or fish without a license, supporting rest, recreation, and family connection during leave periods.
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
West Virginia Tuition and Fees Waiver for Surviving Spouses and Children of Service Members Killed in the Line of Duty: education benefit or policy supporting military-connected students, families, and school transitions in West Virginia.
Populations: Survivor Families Topics: Financial Stability (Fee Waiver, Food Insecurity), Financial Support
Driver's licenses for military members expire six months after the date in which the person is separated from active duty under honorable circumstances, or they may renew online.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
West Virginia allows state employees serving in the National Guard or Reserves to take military leave, supporting career continuity, readiness, and family stability during service.
Offers income-based childcare assistance and subsidies to help eligible West Virginia families afford licensed centers or certified family childcare, supporting early learning and access to quality childcare.
Populations: Active Duty Topics: Removing Bureaucratic Barriers, Resource Systems Navigation
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