Arizona Department
of
Veterans’ Services
ARIZONA VETERANS’
BENEFITS GUIDE
For Arizona Veterans and those who care for them.
Table of Contents
Content Page Number
Agency Overview 3
A Message from Director Wanda Wright 4
Assistance with Applying for Benefits 5
Arizona State Veteran Homes 6
Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemeteries 8
Financial Assistance 10
Housing Assistance 11
Education Services 12
VA Health Care Resources 15
Employment Services 17
Other ADVS Benefits 21
Other State Benefits 24
Addendum I. VA Health Care Facilities 25
Addendum II. Vet Centers 27
Addendum III. County Assessors 28
Addendum IV. Arizona Occupational Licensing Boards 29
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Agency Overview
The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS) is a state agency that serves and
provides advocacy to service members, Veterans and their families.
Our Mission: To be the catalyst in response to the evolving needs of
Arizona’s Veterans, service members and their families.
Our Vision: Arizona Veterans, service members and their families will
have no barriers to the benefits and services they have earned.
Veterans make up 10.8% of our population, ranking Arizona among the top 15 states with
the highest concentration of Veterans. We have approximately 20,000 active duty service
members, five military installations and approximately 16,000 National Guard and Reserve
members.
Our agency is made up of multiple divisions, including the Arizona State Veteran Homes,
and the Veterans Services, Public and Intergovernmental Affairs and Administration
Divisions.
We provide direct services to Veterans, including helping Veterans connect with their state
and federal benefits, operating three State Veterans’ Memorial Cemeteries located in Sierra
Vista, Camp Navajo and Marana, as well as managing skilled-nursing facilities serving the
short and long-term care needs of residents.
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A Message from ADVS Director
Wanda Wright
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Dear Arizona Veterans,
As a third generation Veteran, I have been a
proud supporter of America’s Veterans
throughout my entire life and know the
importance of ensuring that you receive the
benefits that you have earned through your
service to our great nation.
The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services
(ADVS) is committed to honoring the nearly
500,000 Veterans that call Arizona home by
assisting you with navigating the maze of state
and federal Veteran benefits and being your
advocates, ensuring you receive every benefit that you’re qualified for.
Your honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces entitles you to a number of benefits from
the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the State of Arizona. This booklet
highlights some of the most commonly used benefits in the Grand Canyon State.
If you need assistance with accessing your benefits or have any questions, comments or
concerns regarding your entitlements, you can reach us by calling 602-255-3373 or visiting
our website at www.azdvs.gov.
On behalf of all those who call Arizona home, thank you for your service.
Sincerely,
Col. Wanda A. Wright
Director
Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services
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Assistance with Applying for
Benefits
Veteran Benefit Counselors
Statutory Citation: A.R.S. §41-603(B)(1-2)
ADVS provides Veteran Benefit Counselors to assist with applying for state and federal
benefits for Veterans and their families.
VBCs assist claimants by:
• Educating them on eligibility requirements for benefits
• Processing VA compensation and pension applications
• Appealing VA decisions
• Representing claimants at VA hearings
• Filing for survivor’s benefits
• Referring claimants to other agencies for potential benefits
• Requesting military service records and certifying DD-214s (discharge paperwork)
• Discussing State Veteran Benefits
All VBC staff are working remotely and are assisting Veterans and families through virtual
appointments, emails, and telephone calls. To schedule an appointment call 602-535-1215.
For more information visit http://bit.ly/ADVSBenefits.
VA Regional Office
The VA’s Phoenix Regional Office (VARO) administers a variety of services including
compensation, education, insurance, pension, and Veteran readiness and employment for
Veterans, service members, and their families in Arizona. To schedule an appointment visit
https://www.benefits.va.gov/phoenix/ or call 800-827-1000.
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Did you know? VBCs are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to
assist Veterans, service members and their families with gaining access to benefits to
which they are entitled. As a Veteran of the U.S. military you should never have to pay
to gain access to benefits and services you have earned.
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Arizona State Veteran Homes
Arizona State Veteran Homes allow residents to enjoy an independent lifestyle with
services customized to fit their needs, which include long-term care and rehabilitative
needs, with energetic and caring staff who provide:
• Nursing
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Social Services
• Rehabilitative
• Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
The homes offer services and amenities like housekeeping, laundry services, a meditation
room, gift shop, beauty/barbershop and more.
Locations:
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Arizona State Veteran Home - Phoenix
(200 Bed Facility)
4141 N. S. Herrera Way, Phoenix, AZ 85012
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Arizona State Veteran Home - Tucson
(120 Bed Facility)
555 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
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Arizona State Veteran Home - Yuma
(80 Bed Facility)
6051 E. 34th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365
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Arizona State Veteran Home - Flagstaff
(80 Bed Facility)
2100 N. Gemini Dr., Flagstaff, AZ 86004
To learn more about the Arizona State Veteran Homes, call 602-255-3373.
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Did you know? The VA will pay for an eligible Veteran’s stay at an Arizona State
Veteran Home if they have a 70% service-connected disability rating or higher. An
ADVS Veteran Benefits Counselor (VBC) can assist with filing a VA service-connected
disability compensation claim, please call 602-535-1215 to speak with a VBC!
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Arizona Veterans’ Memorial
Cemeteries
Our Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemeteries provide a lasting benefit in honor of Veterans
and their families with a final resting place in appreciation and gratitude for their service and
sacrifice to our nation. Our cemeteries are located in Sierra Vista, Marana, and Bellemont.
To learn more about eligibility and services at Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemeteries visit
https://bit.ly/AZVMC.
Locations:
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Southern Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery
1300 S Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 520-458-7144
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Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Marana
15950 N Luckett Rd, Marana, AZ 85653
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 520-638-4869
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Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Camp Navajo
14317 Veterans Dr., Bellemont, AZ 86015
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 928-214-3473
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Did you know? The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs operates 148 national
cemeteries and provides funding for 117 Veterans’ cemeteries in 48 states. State
cemeteries are run solely by the states but follow all the guidelines of the national
cemeteries, same goals and standards.
Burial benefits that are available to eligible Veterans include a gravesite in national or
state cemeteries with available space, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care,
a government headstone or marker, a burial flag, and a presidential memorial
certificate, all at no-cost to the family. Some Veterans may also be eligible for burial
allowances.
You can pre-register for burial services at no-cost and it does not obligate you to be
interred at the cemetery. This information will be kept on file until the time of need.
To view the pre-registration application visit http://bit.ly/AVMCPreRegistration.
Contact the AVMC nearest you to learn more about what you may be eligibile for.
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Financial Assistance
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The Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF) was established by the Arizona
Legislature to provide financial assistance to families of currently deployed service members, as well as
military and Veteran families that have experienced hardship caused by a deployment.
Eligibility Requirements
Service members or veterans who discharged under honorable conditions and meet all of the following
criteria may be eligible for financial assistance:
• Deployment by the service member or Veteran: Deployment includes any movement from a
military service member’s home station to somewhere outside the continental U.S. and its territories.
• Arizona Residency (one of the following must apply to the service member or Veteran):
Claimed Arizona as home of record OR Member of Arizona National Guard at time of deployment
OR Deployed from an Arizona military installation OR has established residency Arizona and is able to
provide proof of continuous physical presence in Arizona for at least twelve months before submitting
an application.
• Financial Hardship (one of the following must apply):
For Veterans, service members, and family members: must demonstrate that military service
caused their current financial hardship
For surviving families: service member or Veteran died or was wounded in the line of duty and family
members need financial assistance with travel and living expenses (If a widow, widower or dependent
child of a deceased service member is applying for financial assistance, the service member must have
died in the line of duty in a combat zone or a zone where the person was receiving hazardous duty pay)
For more information please visit our website at https://bit.ly/AZMFRF
email us at [email protected]; or call us at (602)255-3373
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Housing Assistance
Community Resource and Referral Center
For housing assistance, the Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC) provides
Veterans who are homeless and at risk of homelessness with one-stop access to
community-based, multi-agency services to promote permanent housing, health, and
mental health care, career development, and access to VA and non-VA benefits. The CRRC
is located at 1500 East Thomas Rd., Suite 106, Phoenix, AZ 85014. The phone
number is 602-248-6040.
VA Home Loan Guarantee and Adaptive Housing Grants
The VA may guarantee part of your loan for the purchase of home, manufactured home, or
condominium. In addition, Veterans with conventional home loans have options for
refinancing to a VA guaranteed home loan as a result of the Veterans’ Benefit Improvement
Act of 2008. The VA also provides grants to Veterans with certain permanent and total
service-connected disabilities to help purchase or construct an adapted home, or modify an
existing home to accommodate a disability. For information, call 877-827-3702 or visit
www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans.
Basic Property Tax Exemptions
Statutory Citation: A.R.S. §42-11111
Property tax exemptions for Veterans vary depending on the county you live in. In order
to find out if your county has property tax exemptions for Veterans, visit your county
assessor’s website or give them a call. For a full list of county assessors see addendum on
page 28.
Native American Direct Loan
If you’re a Veteran, and either you or your spouse is Native American, the VA’s Native
American Direct Loan (NADL) program may help you get a loan to buy, build, or improve
a home on federal trust land. You may also get a loan to refinance an existing NADL and
reduce your interest rate. To find out if you qualify for the NADL and how to apply, call
877-827-3702 or visit https://bit.ly/NativeAmericanDirectLoan.
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Education Services
Arizona Veteran Supportive Campuses (VSCs)
Statutory Citation: A.R.S. §41-609
ADVS provides VSC certification to post-secondary institutions who meet specific
requirements in the State of Arizona. Certified VSCs better understand the needs of
military and Veteran students and are continually responsive to those needs. For more
information on VSCs including a list of certified schools, please visit
http://bit.ly/ArizonaVSC or call 602-255-3373.
In-State Tuition
Statutory Citation: A.R.S. §15-1802
On April 6, 2015, the Governor of Arizona signed House Bill 2091, amending A.R.S.
§
15-1802 to comply with the “Choice Act” Section 702. Eligible Veterans and dependents
can be granted immediate residency, thereby receiving in-state tuition rates. To learn more
visit https://bit.ly/TuitionBenefit.
Deferment of Tuition Payment
Statutory Citation: A.R.S. §41-611
Upon registration at a state supported community college, college or university, any
person who is eligible for and has applied for benefits for education available to Veterans
of the United States armed forces under federal law may apply for a deferment of payment
of tuition, fees and required books and materials for a period not to exceed one hundred
twenty days. The community college, college or university must defer payment for that
period on receipt of a signed and acknowledged promissory note for the amount of the
tuition, fees and required books and materials, with no interest charge, that is due and
payable at the end of the deferral period. To learn more visit https://www.azleg.gov/
ars/41/00611.htm.
GI Bill
For VA education benefits, including your GI Bill, please contact the Education and
Training line at 888-442-4551. Their hours of operation are from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central
Time, Monday through Friday. To learn more about education benefits or ask a question
online, visit the VA Education website at https://www.va.gov/education/.
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The Tuition Waiver program provides eligible Veterans or surviving dependents with a tuition-free
education (up to a Bachelor’s degree) at any Arizona public state university or community college.
Eligibility
The four eligibility requirements of the Tuition Waiver, as outlined in A.R.S.
§
15-1808, include:
1. Unremarried spouse and/or dependent child (up to age 30) of an Arizona National Guard
member OR member of the United States Armed Forces who was a resident of the state of Arizona or
stationed in Arizona AND who was killed in the line of duty.
2. A current member of the Arizona National Guard who received a Purple Heart Citation after 09/11/01.
3. A Veteran of the Arizona National Guard who was medically discharged due to an injury or
disability suffered on duty.
4. A person who is a former member of the United States Armed Forces
who received a Purple Heart AND was an Arizona resident or stationed
in Arizona at the time of the injury that resulted in the Purple Heart
AND has a VA disability rating of 50% or more.
For more information and to apply, contact the
Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services at:
602-255-3373 or [email protected]
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Arizona Department
of
Veterans’ Services
Tuition Waiver
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Arizona’s Honorary Diploma program recognizes the life experiences and contributions of
honorably discharged Veterans who were unable to complete their high school
education because of service in the armed forces during World War II, the Korean War
and the Vietnam War.
To obtain an honorary diploma, a Veteran may submit a request to ADVS to receive a
diploma from the Arizona high school of their choosing. Additionally, guidelines allow for
a surviving spouse or other immediate family member of a deceased Veteran to request the
diploma. In order to qualify for the program, the veteran submitting must meet the
following criteria:
• Currently reside in the state
• Honorably discharged
• Provide documented evidence to the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services showing
that the person enlisted in the armed forces of the United States
and served in World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War
For more information contact
Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services
Phone: 602-255-3373
Website: www.azdvs.gov
Email: [email protected]
Arizona Department
of
Veterans’ Services
Honorary Diploma Program
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VA Medical Care
To the extent resources and facilities are available, the VA provides hospital care
covering the full range of medical services to Veterans. Eligible Veterans may receive
medical treatment at any VA Medical Center or Clinic in Arizona. To find your closest VA
hospital, medical center or clinic in Arizona call 877-222-8387 or see addendum on page
25.
Free Health Care for Recent Combat Vets
Combat Veterans who were discharged or released from active service on or after January
28, 2003, are eligible to enroll in the VA healthcare system for five years from the date of
discharge or release. The enrollment period begins on the discharge or separation date of
the service member from active duty service, or in the case of multiple call-ups, the most
recent discharge date. Veterans, including activated Reservists and National Guard
members, are eligible if they served on active duty in a theater of combat operations after
Nov. 11, 1998, and have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. For
more information visit https://bit.ly/VAHealthCareEligibility or call 877-222-8387.
VA Health Care Resources
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Did you know? The VA operates the nation’s largest healthcare system with more
than 1,700 locations. Arizona is fortunate to have many VA healthcare facilities across
the state.
To use the VA’s health care system, a Veteran must have:
• Served in the active military OR
• Served in the National Guard or reserves and called up to federal service under Title
10 orders or those with line of duty disabilities
• AND was discharged under other than dishonorable conditions
To apply for VA healthcare call 877-222-8387 visit https://bit.ly/VAHealthCare-Apply.
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Agent Orange/Gulf War Illness
Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, or suffer illnesses and served in
the Gulf War during military service may be eligible for a variety of VA benefits,
including disability compensation for diseases/illnesses from these periods. Your
dependents and survivors also may be eligible for benefits. For more information, call the
Help Line at 1-800-749-8387 or send an e-mail to GW/[email protected].
One-time Dental Treatment
Following separation or retirement from service, Veterans have 180 days to receive
one-time separation dental care from the VA, if the certificate of discharge does not
certify that the Veteran was provided a complete dental examination and treatment prior
to discharge. (38 CFR 17.161) VA Offers Dental Insurance Program VA partnered with
Delta Dental and MetLife to allow eligible Veterans, plus family members receiving care
under the Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA), to purchase affordable dental
insurance. There are no eligibility limitations based on a service-connected disability rating
or enrollment priority assignment. For more information, visit Delta Dental at
www.deltadentalvadip.org or MetLife at www.metlife.com/vadip.
VA Mission Act
The VA Mission Act of 2018 consolidates U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs community
care programs, revises other VA health care programs and facilities provisions, and makes
appropriations for Veterans care. The bill establishes the Veterans Community Care
Program to furnish hospital care, medical services and extended care services through
certain non-VA providers to Veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system or
otherwise entitled to VA care. The Mission Act builds off previous law, the Veterans
Access, Choice and Accountability (Choice) Act, which Congress passed in 2014. For more
information, visit https://missionact.va.gov/.
Vet Centers
Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide services like
professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active duty service members,
including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. Readjustment
counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a
traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, marriage and family
counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community
benefits and services. To find a location near you and for more information visit
https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/, call 877-927-8387 or see addendum on page 27.
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Employment Services
The State of Arizona and partnering organizations are here for you during your search for
employment. Please find links below for organizations that help Veterans find employment.
State of Arizona
https://www.azstatejobs.gov
ARIZONA@WORK
https://arizonaatwork.com/
Goodwill Career Services
https://www.goodwillaz.org/employment-services/
Be Connected
https://connectveterans.org/careernav
Civil Service Preference for Veterans
Statutory Citation: A.R.S. §38-492
A Veteran of the armed forces of the United States who is separated from the armed
forces under honorable conditions following more than six months of active duty and who
takes an examination for employment by this state or any political subdivision of this state
under a merit system of employment as provided by A.R.S. §38-491, in the determination
of the Veteran’s final rating on the examination, shall be given a preference of five points
over persons other than Veterans. The preference shall be added to the grade earned by
the Veteran, but only if the Veteran earns a passing grade without preference. To learn
more visit https://www.azleg.gov/ars/38/00492.htm.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
The SBA offers support for Veterans as they enter the world of business ownership. Look
for funding programs, training, and federal contracting opportunities by visiting
https://bit.ly/SmallBusinessAdministration.
Veteran Entrepreneur Portal
The VA’s Veteran Entrepreneur Portal provides information on starting a business, access
to financing, growing your business, working with federal agencies, franchising
opportunities and more. To learn more visit
https://www.va.gov/OSDBU/entrepreneur/ or call 866–584–2344.
The Arizona Department of Real Estate
The Arizona Department of Real Estate offers reduced licensing requirements for military
spouses. Send military exemption requests to the Department’s Online Message Center at
https://azre.gov/message-center.
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Career Navigation
Be Connected is here to support everyone!
Please scan the QR codes below or visit http://connectveterans.org/careernav/
to connect with the Career Navigation team or call 866-429-8287.
Complete a short form and our team will follow up with you.
The Be Connected: Career Navigation team is available to support all military-connected
career seekers, no matter your current situation, goals and timelines. This includes service
members who are 1-2 years way from separation and pursuing SkillBridge or career
placements, students still pursuing their education, spouses ready for the next steps in
their career, Veterans in later stages of their life and careers and more!
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Arizona Commerce Authority - Small Business Services
Small Business Services (SBS) has a dual focus. First, to provide information on business
licensing and statewide resources for every stage of business development, and second, to
serve as an advocate by developing policies and programs addressing the needs of small
businesses. Small Business Services works closely with small business owners,
entrepreneurs, government officials, community leaders and business organizations. There
is a focus on support and opportunities for Arizona’s small, minority, women-owned and
disadvantaged business enterprises. To learn more visit https://bit.ly/AZCommerceSBS
Occupational Licensing
Statutory Citation: A.R.S. §32-4302
Arizona provides occupational licensing reciprocity in the discipline applied for and at the
same practice level as determined by the regulating entity, to a person who establishes
residence in this state or without an examination to a person who is married to an active
duty member of the armed forces of the United States and who is accompanying the
member to an official permanent change of station to a military installation located in this
state if specific statutory criteria are met. To learn more visit https://www.azleg.gov/
ars/32/04302.htm.
Occupational Licensing, Certification, Registration,
Transfer of Education, Training and Experience
Statutory Citation: A.R.S. §32-4303
Members and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard or any
other reserve components may apply military education, training or experience to meet the
requirements for a professional license, certificate or registration if, by the
determination of the regulating entity, the member or former member’s military education,
training or experience completely or partially meets those requirements. For a full list of
licensing entities see addendum on page 29.
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors trains all licensing staff members on information
outlining special provisions for service members and Veterans in regards to applying for and
maintaining an Arizona Contractors License. To reach one of their Veteran representatives,
visit https://bit.ly/AZROCVets or call them at 877-692-9762 or email
U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor provides Veterans’ employment and training services
including apprenticeships for Veterans and employment resources for military spouses. To
learn about all of the services offered to Veterans at the Department of Labor visit
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets
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The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions
The Arizona Department of Insurance partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs and ADVS to provide GI Bill coverage for pre-licensing insurance exam fees. For
more information on having your GI Bill cover testing visit
https://bit.ly/GIBillTestFees or call 888-442-4551.
Veteran Toolkit Program
Transitioning into a new job can be a financial challenge. ADVS has partnered with
ARIZONA@WORK and the Arizona Housing Coalition to provide Veterans with the
Veteran Toolkit, which funds expenses associated with beginning employment.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Toolkit program the
Veteran must have a discharge
under honorable conditions, live in
Arizona, have a job offer and must
be in need of tangible items to start
employment.
Eligible items include work clothing, tools,
protective equipment,
transportation, and essential
electronic devices. ADVS will review all other requests on a case-by-case basis. We will not
accept applications submitted after five days of the Veteran starting a job.
Visit any ARIZONA@WORK office to apply!
Did you know? ARIZONA@WORK staff are available throughout the state to
assist you with no-cost workforce services. ARIZONA@WORK supports
Veterans by providing support programs that increase opportunities to obtain
employment and job training in Arizona. Eligible Veterans are entitled to receive
priority services in job referrals and training, as well as other employment services.
This includes the Hilton Honors Military Rewards program, a partnership between
Hilton Hotels and the Arizona Department of Economic Security to provide free hotel
stays to Veterans, spouses and transitioning service members for
employment-related travel.
To locate the ARIZONA@WORK office nearest you call 602-542-2460 or visit
www.arizonaatwork.com/locations.
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Other ADVS Benefits
Arizona Veterans’ Donation Fund (VDF)
Statutory Citation: A.R.S. §41-608
The Arizona Veterans’ Donation
Fund, established in 1999 by the
Arizona legislature, helps to fund
programs that benefit Veterans and
their families throughout Arizona.
The VDF awards over $1 million
each year in small and large grants
to organizations serving
Arizona’s Veterans. In addition,
funds from the VDF are also used for maintaining the Enduring Freedom Memorial,
supporting the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation and more. To learn more about the
Veterans’ Donation Fund, including how to donate, visit https://bit.ly/AZVETFund or call
602-255-3373.
AZ Vet 2 Vet!
Are you looking to interact with other Veterans? Introducing “AZ Vet 2 Vet!” By signing
up, you will be paired with another Veteran via email, telephone or regular mail. You can
even select which communication method you’d prefer. To sign up visit
http://bit.ly/AZVet2Vet or call 602-255-3373.
Native American Settlement Fund (NASF)
The NASF was established in 2016 to refund all state income taxes withheld from active
duty military pay of Native Americans living on their reservation from 1977 to 2005.
Native American Veterans and spouses of deceased Native American Veterans, may submit
claims for a refund. To learn more call 602-255-3373 or visit http://bit.ly/ADVSNASF.
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Gold Star Military Medal
Statutory Citation: A.R.S. §41-608.05
The Arizona Gold Star Military Medal honors
Arizona’s members of the U.S. Armed Forces killed in
action since Arizona became a State on February 14,
1912.
Eligibility
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in
time of conflict and meet the criteria may be awarded
the Arizona Gold Star Military Medal. Only one medal
will be issued to the next-of-kin per qualifying
individual.
Criteria
The Arizona Gold Star Military Medal may be
awarded on behalf of the people of this state to the
family of a service member who was killed in action
since February 14, 1912, while:
• Engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States
• Engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force
• Serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing
armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party
• Serving in a combat zone as designated by a presidential order
To apply for the Gold Star Military Medal visit
http://bit.ly/advsagsmm.
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Minority
Veterans
Program
Arizona Department
of Veterans’ Services
The ADVS
Minority Veterans
Program eliminates
barriers to accessing
services for minority
Veterans, while
promoting inclusion
and equality.
According to the U.S. Department of
Veterans Aairs, just over 40% of minority
Veterans are using their VA benefits. Minority
Veterans are a widely underrepresented
community comprised of numerous
demographics.
This program aims to ensure every Veteran in Arizona
has the knowledge of and access to all benefits and
resources available.
Program Goals:
• Promote the use of Federal and State Benefits
• Support and initiate educational and sensitized activities for ADVS sta and the public
• Perform minority-specific outreach
• Advocate on behalf of minority Veterans
To stay up to date with everything happening in the minority Veteran
community make sure to sign up our email list at:
http://bit.ly/AZMinorityVets
For more information contact: [email protected]
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Military Retirement Tax Exemption
Statutory Citation: A.R.S. §43-1022
As permanent law, Arizona provides a full individual income tax exemption for benefits,
annuities, and pensions received by military retirees, beginning in then-year 2021. To learn
more visit https://www.azleg.gov/ars/43/01022.htm.
The Arizona Department of Transportation
The Arizona Department of Transportation has many benefits available to Veterans
including vehicle license tax exemptions, special license plates, CDL skills test waivers and
more. For information on the different benefits available at your local MVD visit
https://bit.ly/ADOTVeterans or call 602-255-0072.
Arizona State Parks and Trails
Arizona State Parks and Trails offers day-use discounts to Veterans, including active duty,
disabled military, retired military, and 100% disabled Veterans. There are varying levels of
discount. To learn more visit https://bit.ly/StateParksDiscounts or call
877-697-2757.
Arizona Department of Gaming
Through the Arizona Department of Gaming, Veterans experiencing problem gambling can
request self-exclusion from casinos, casino ATMs, and internet gambling. To learn more
visit https://bit.ly/ADG-SelfExclusion or call 602-542-8998.
Arizona Department of Game and Fish
Through the Arizona Department of Game and Fish eligible Veterans can receive their
hunting and fishing licenses free of charge. To learn more visit
https://bit.ly/AZGameandFish or call 602-942-3000.
Be Connected
Be Connected is a statewide effort to strengthen access to support and resources for the
service members, Veterans, and their families who call Arizona home. For help finding
resources in any category, you can contact Be Connected by phone at 866-429-8387 or
you can check out the online resource network at https://beconnectedaz.org.
Other State Benefits
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ADDENDUM I. VA Health Care
Facilities
VA Hospitals
Northern Arizona VA Health Care
System
500 N. Highway 89
Prescott, AZ 86313
928-445-4860 or 928-445-4860
Carl T. Hayden Veterans’ Administration
Medical Center
650 E. Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-277-5551
Tucson VA Medical Center
3601 S. 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85723
520-792-1450 or 520-792-1450
VA Clinics & Community-Based
Outpatient Clinics (CBOC)
Anthem CBOC
41810 North Venture Drive, Bldg. B
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-249-2300 or 800-949-1005 x 2300
Chinle Comprehensive Care Facility
(Indian Health Services)
Hwy 191 and Hospital Drive
Chinle, AZ 86503
928-674-7675
Casa Grande CBOC
1876 E. Sabin Drive, Bldg. A, Ste. 15
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
520-836-2536
Casa Grande Rural Health
Care Coordination Center
1179 E. Cottonwood Lane, Ste. 1
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
520-629-4801 or 520-629-4801
Cottonwood CBOC
501 S. Willard Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
928-649-1523
Flagstaff CBOC
1300 W. University Avenue, Ste. 200
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-226-1056 or 800-949-1005 x 5650
Globe-Miami VA Health Care Clinic
5860 S. Hospital Drive, Ste. 111
Globe, AZ 85501
928-425-0027
Green Valley CBOC
380 W. Vista Hermosa Drive, Ste. 140
Green Valley, AZ 85614
520-399-2291
Holbrook VA Clinic
33 W. Vista Drive
Holbrook, AZ 86025
928-524-1050
Kayenta VA Clinic
394.3 Highway 160
Kayenta, AZ 86033
928-445-4860 x3392 or 800-949-1005 x 3392
Kingman CBOC
2668 Hualapai Mountain Road
Kingman, AZ 86401
928-718-7300
Lake Havasu City CBOC
2035 Mesquite Avenue, Ste. D
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
928-505-7100 or 800-949-1005 x 7100
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Midtown VA Clinic
5040 N. 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015
602-234-7080
Northeast VA Health Care
Clinic
11390 E. Via Linda Road, Ste. 105
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
480-579-2200
Northwest VA Health Care
Clinic
13985 W. Grand Avenue, Ste. 101
Surprise, AZ 85374
623-251-2884
Page VA Clinic
801 N Navajo Drive, Ste. B
Page, AZ 86040
928-645-4966
Polacca VA Clinic
Highway 264 Mile Post 388
Polacca, AZ 86042
928-283-4465
Payson VA Health Care Clinic
903 E. Highway 260
Payson, AZ 85541
928-468-2100 or 928-468-2100
Safford Clinic
355 N. 8th Avenue
Safford, AZ 85546
928-428-8010
Show Low VA Health Care Clinic
5171 Cub Lake Road, Ste. C380
Show Low, AZ 85901
928-532-1069
Sierra Vista Rural Health
Care Coordination Center
157 North Coronado Drive, Ste. B
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-629-4802
Sierra Vista Clinic
101 N. Coronado Drive, Ste. A
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-459-1529
Southeast VA Health Care Clinic
3285 S. Val Vista Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85297
480-397-2800
Southwest VA Health Care Clinic
9250 W. Thomas Road, Ste. 400
Phoenix, AZ 85037
623-772-4000
Thunderbird VA Health Care Clinic
9424 N. 25th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-633-6900
Tuba City VA Clinic
167 N. Main Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
928-283-4465
VA Northwest Tucson Clinic
2945 W. Ina Road
Tucson, AZ 85741
520-219-2418
VA Southeast Tucson Clinic
7395 S. Houghton Road, Ste. 129
Tucson, AZ 85747
520-664-1831
Yuma Clinic
3111 S. 4th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
928-317-9973
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ADDENDUM II. Vet Centers
Dr. Cameron McKinley
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Center
3180 Stillwater Drive, Ste. A
Prescott, AZ 86305
928-778-3469
Chinle Outstation
Navajo Route 7, Old BIA Complex-B59
Chinle, AZ 86503
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1934
Chinle, AZ 86503
844-286-7270
Hopi Outstation
1 Main Street
Hotevilla, AZ 86030
928-734-5166
Lake Havasu Vet Center
1720 Mesquite, Ste. 101
Lake Havasu, AZ 86403
928-505-0394
Mesa Vet Center
1303 South Longmore, Ste. 5
Mesa, AZ 85202
480-610-6727
Phoenix Vet Center
4020 N. 20th Street, Ste. 110
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-640-2981
Prescott Vet Center
3180 Stillwater Drive, Ste. A
Prescott, AZ 86305
928-778-3469
Tucson Vet Center
2525 E. Broadway Boulevard, Ste. 100
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-882-0333
West Valley Vet Center
14050 N. 83rd Avenue, Ste. 170
Peoria, AZ 85381
623-398-8854
Yuma Vet Center
1450 E. 16th Street, Ste. 103
Yuma, AZ 85365
928-271-8700
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ADDENDUM III. County Assessors
Apache County Assessor’s Office
75 W. Cleveland Street
St Johns, AZ 85936
928-337-7624
https://www.apachecountyaz.gov/Assessor
Cochise County Assessor’s Office
450 S. Haskell Avenue
Willcox, AZ 85643
520-432-8650
https://www.cochise.az.gov/178/Assessor
Coconino County Assessor’s Office
110 E. Cherry Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-679-7962
https://www.coconino.az.gov/119/Assessor
Gila County Assessor’s Office
Globe Location
1400 E. Ash Street
Globe, AZ 85501
928-402-8714
https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/assessor/
Gila County Assessor’s Office
Payson Location
201 W. Frontier Street
Payson, AZ 85541
928-472-7973
https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/assessor/
Graham County Assessor’s Office
921 W Thatcher Blvd.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-428-2828
https://www.graham.az.gov/163/Assessor
Greenlee County Assessor’s Office
253 5th Street
Clifton, AZ 85533
928-865-5302
https://www.co.greenlee.az.us/elected-officials
La Paz County Assessor’s Office
1112 S. Joshua Avenue, Ste. 204
Parker, AZ 85344
928-669-6165
http://co.la-paz.az.us/150/Assessor
Maricopa County Assessor’s Office
301 W. Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-506-3406
https://preview.mcassessor.maricopa.gov/
Mohave County Assessor’s Office
700 W. Beale Street
Kingman, AZ 86402
928-753-0703
https://www.mohavecounty.us/
Navajo County Assessor’s Office
100 AZ-77
Holbrook, AZ 86025
928-524-4172
https://www.navajocountyaz.gov/Departments/Assessor
Pima County Assessor’s Office
240 N. Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-724-8630
https://www.asr.pima.gov/
Pinal County Assessor’s Office
31 N. Pinal Street, Ste. E
Florence, AZ 85132
520-866-6361
https://www.pinalcountyaz.gov/Assessor/
Santa Cruz County Assessor’s Office
701 Ocean Street, Rm. 130
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
831-454-2074
https://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Departments/
AssessorsOffice.aspx
Yavapai County Assessor’s Office
1015 Fair Street
Prescott, AZ 86305
928-771-3220
https://www.yavapai.us/assessor
Yuma County Assessor’s Office
192 S. Maiden Lane, 3rd Floor
Yuma, AZ 85364
928-373-6040
https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/assessor
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ADDENDUM IV. Arizona
Occupational Licensing Boards
Board of Technical Registration
602-364-4930
https://btr.az.gov/
Board of Barbers
602-542-4498
https://barberboard.az.gov/
Board of Cosmetology
480-784-4539
https://boc.az.gov/
Board of Accountancy
602-364-0804
https://www.azaccountancy.gov/
Board of Podiatry Examiners
602-542-3095
https://podiatry.az.gov/
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
602-864-5088
https://chiroboard.az.gov/
Board of Dental Examiners
602-242-1492
https://dentalboard.az.gov/
Board of Funeral Directors and
Embalmers
602-542-3095
https://funeralboard.az.gov/
Naturopathic Physicians
Medical Board
602-542-8242
https://nd.az.gov/
Board of Nursing
602-771-7800
https://www.azbn.gov/
Board of Dispensing Opticians
602-542-8158
https://do.az.gov/
Board of Optometry
602-542-8155
https://optometry.az.gov/
Board of Osteopathic
Examiners in Medicine and
Surgery
480-657-7703
https://www.azdo.gov/
Board of Pharmacy
602-771-2727
http://pharmacy.az.gov/
Board of Physical Therapy
602-274-0236
https://ptboard.az.gov/
Board of Psychologist
Examiners
602-542-8162
https://psychboard.az.gov
Veterinary Medical Examining
Board
602-364-1738
https://vetboard.az.gov/
Department of Public Safety
Licensing Unit
602-223-2000
https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/licensing
Arizona Regulatory Board of
Physician Assistants
480-551-2700
https://azpa.gov/
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Department of Health
Public Health Licensing
602-542-1025
https://azdhs.gov/licensing/index.php
Board for Private
Postsecondary Education
602-542-5716
https://ppse.az.gov/
Board of Behavioral Health
Examiners
602-542-1882
https://azbbhe.us/
Board of Athletic Training
602-589-6337
https://at.az.gov/
Board of Occupational
Therapy Examiners
602 589-8352
https://ot.az.gov/
Board of Respiratory Care
Examiners
602-542-5995
https://respiratoryboard.az.gov/
Board of Massage Therapy
602-542-8604
https://massagetherapy.az.gov/
Acupuncture Board of Examiners
602-364-0145
https://acupunctureboard.az.gov/
Board of Homeopathic and
Integrated Medicine Examiners
602-542-8154
https://homeopath.az.gov/
Arizona Medical Board
480-551-2700
https://www.azmd.gov/
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