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Indiana — Veteran Benefits

Complete reference covering 58 benefit categories across 14 service tiers. Verify current eligibility with your County VSO before filing.

At a Glance — What Unlocks by Status / Rating

Veteran benefits unlocked at each service status and disability rating in Indiana
Status / Rating Headline Benefits Unlocked
Active Duty Full exemption from Indiana income tax on all active duty pay (2024+); BMV DL extension; CDL skills waiver (1 yr post-discharge); IHCDA home loan programs (no first-time buyer requirement); IndyGo free bus pass; Military Interstate Compact (K-12)
Guard / Reserve Indiana National Guard Supplemental Grant (up to 100% public tuition / $5,000 private); federal TA ($4,500/yr); reduced-fee hunting/fishing ($2.75 DAV license) if SC disabled; MFRF hardship grant; MIC3 K-12 protections
Military Retiree Full military retirement pay exempt from Indiana income tax (tax year 2022+); SBP/RCSBP/RSFPP annuities exempt; Space Force / USPHS / NOAA retirees exempt; IHCDA programs available
Veteran (honorable, no rating) Hoosier Veteran plate ($15 group fee); veteran DL designation (free at renewal); free vendor/hawker/peddler license; IndyGo free bus pass; CVSO free claims help; IVH admission eligible; IVMC burial at no cost
0% SC Same as no-rating; SC rating unlocks DAV reduced-fee hunting/fishing ($2.75 annual); MFRF grant; state civil service preference
10–20% Wartime: $24,960 property tax deduction (IC 6-1.1-12-13); non-wartime 90+ days / totally disabled or age 62+: $14,000 deduction capped at AV $240,000 (IC 6-1.1-12-14); vehicle excise tax credit up to $70/vehicle (2 vehicles max); 5- or 10-preference points on state civil service exams
30–40% Same as 10–20%; DAV hunting/fishing license $2.75 annual / $27.50 for 10 years
50–60% Same; DHV plate eligibility (qualifying mobility/limb/vision condition, or 50%+ SC with 60%+ of that attributable to mobility); free metered parking statewide; Golden Hoosier Passport $25/yr
70–90% Same; combined property deduction up to $38,960 if wartime-eligible and meets §13 + §14 thresholds
100% schedular Same; also: HEA 1210 (signed March 12, 2026) — full 100% property tax exemption on homestead, no assessed-value cap, taxes payable 2027 (apply July 1–Dec 30, 2026, State Form 51186); sales tax exemption on eligible purchases up to $24,000/yr effective July 1, 2026 (excludes vehicles, tobacco, alcohol) ⚠️ verify mechanism with Indiana DOR; free hunting/fishing license
TDIU Treated as totally disabled for HEA 1210 property tax exemption and most state purposes; sales tax exemption applies ⚠️ verify with Indiana DOR; same property and recreation benefits as 100%
P&T All prior; CHAMPVA (federal, VA-administered); MFRF grant if hardship; surviving spouse provisions in HEA 1210 extend at death
SMC (Housebound/A&A) All prior; free catastrophic hunting days (4 days/yr for veterans meeting 38 CFR 17.36(e) — quadriplegia, paraplegia, legal blindness, specific amputations); IVH admission priority
Surviving spouse / dependents Property tax deductions mirror veteran's eligibility (IC 6-1.1-12-13/-14/-16); 100% exemption under HEA 1210 extends to surviving spouse of totally disabled veteran (no remarriage); children's tuition/fee exemption at public colleges (124 credit hours, must apply before 33rd birthday); IVH admission (married 5+ yrs); state burial allowance $1,000; IVMC burial at no cost

Taxes

1. Property Tax — Primary Residence

**Three statutory deductions (cumulative where eligible):**

2. Property Tax — Vehicle / Personal Property

Veterans who qualify for a property tax deduction under §13, §14, or §16 but **own no qualifying property** on which to apply the deduction. The credit replaces the deduction in those cases; it is not a pro-rated unused-deduction calculation (IC 6-6-5-5.2).
Verify locally: ** Veterans must file an affidavit with the county auditor confirming that no §13/§14/§16 deduction is being claimed on any real property in the current year.

Authority: IC 6-6-5-5.2.

3. Vehicle Sales / Use Tax

**Sales tax on vehicle purchases:** No Indiana exemption for vehicle purchases by veterans. Standard 7% Indiana sales tax applies to vehicle transactions. Vehicles are explicitly excluded from the 2026 sales tax benefit described below.
Verify locally: return refund) have not been confirmed from a primary Indiana DOR source. Verify the exact procedure with Indiana DOR (317-232-2240 or in.

4. State Income Tax — Active Duty Military Pay

**Benefit:** 100% exempt from Indiana Adjusted Gross Income tax. Effective for tax year 2024 forward, **all active duty military pay** received by Indiana residents is fully exempt regardless of branch, component, or amount.

Authority: IC 6-3-2-4 (Military Service Deduction).

5. State Income Tax — Military Retirement Pay

**Benefit:** Fully exempt from Indiana income tax at all dollar amounts, all branches. Effective tax year 2022 (phased in: 50% exempt 2020, 75% exempt 2021, 100% exempt 2022+). Expanded to include Space Force retirees and retired officers of the U.S. Public Health Service and NOAA Commissioned Corps.

Authority: IC 6-3-2-4.

6. State Income Tax — SBP Annuity

**Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) annuities:** Fully exempt from Indiana income tax effective tax year 2022.

Authority: IC 6-3-2-4.

7. State Income Tax — General

Indiana imposes a flat state income tax rate (3.05% as of 2025) on AGI.
Verify locally: **ROTC stipends:** ⚠️ Verify treatment with Indiana DOR; general treatment follows federal AGI characterization.

8. Sales Tax Exemption

Not available in this jurisdiction.

9. Other State Tax Breaks

**Honorary High School Diploma:** WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Korea-era veterans who left school to serve may apply for an honorary diploma through IDVA at no cost. [IDVA](https://www.in.gov/dva/divisions/training-and-services/high-school-diploma-for-wwii,-korea,-vietnam-war-veterans/)

Vehicle, Travel & ID

10. Vehicle Registration Fee

**Base registration fees:** Veterans are not generally exempt from standard vehicle registration fees.

Authority: IC 9-18.5-5; IC 6-6-5-5.2.

11. Disabled Veteran License Plates

- 50%+ SC disability, with at least 60% of that disability attributable to a mobility disability - SC disability that precludes pain-free walking or walking without difficulty - Loss or permanent impairment of use of one or both hands - Loss or permanent impairment of use of one or both feet - Bilateral vision loss meeting the Indiana legal-blindness standard

Authority: IC 9-18.5-5; IC 9-21-16.

12. Other Veteran / Military Specialty Plates

[Indiana BMV Military License Plates](https://www.in.gov/bmv/registration-plates/license-plates-overview/indiana-military-license-plates/)

13. Toll Road / Bridge Exemption

**Unavailable.** Indiana does not provide toll exemptions on the Indiana Toll Road (I-90) or other state toll facilities for veterans or DHV plate holders. Standard E-ZPass rates apply. ⚠️ Verify with Indiana Finance Authority (ifa.in.gov) for any policy change.
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify with Indiana Finance Authority (ifa.

14. Public Transit Discount

**IndyGo (Indianapolis):** Free fixed-route and rapid transit rides for veterans. Requires one-time in-person application at Julia M. Carson Transit Center; proof of veteran status (DD-214, VA ID, or veteran stamp on DL). Pass cost: $2.00 (replacement $5.00). Does not cover IndyGo Access paratransit. [IndyGo Veterans Bus Pass](https://www.indygo.net/fares-and-passes/)

15. Disabled Parking Privileges

**DHV plate holders:** Full ADA handicapped parking privileges (may use any designated handicapped space). Free metered parking at any legal metered space statewide — no posted time limit (IC 9-21-16). Privilege does not extend to no-parking or fire zones.

16. Driver License / State ID Fee

**Veteran designation — free** when added at initial issuance or renewal. A $10.50 fee applies if added mid-cycle before the next renewal. Requires DD-214 (long form) or equivalent discharge documentation.

17. CDL Fee / Skills-Test Waiver

**CDL skills-test waiver:** Available to veterans who operated military vehicles equivalent to a CDL vehicle class during service. Must apply within **one year of honorable discharge.** Knowledge tests, medical certification, and standard CDL licensing fees still apply.

18. Veteran Designation on DL / ID

**Available.** "Veteran" indicator added to DL or state ID card at no charge at normal renewal or new issuance. Mid-cycle add costs $10.50. Requires DD-214 (long form) showing honorable discharge. See Category 16 for surviving spouse indicator.

Outdoor Recreation

19. Hunting License

**DAV Reduced-Fee License:** Indiana residents with a VA-determined service-connected disability (any rating): annual hunting license (small game only) for **$2.75**; 10-year license for **$27.50.** Excludes deer, turkey, waterfowl, and trout/salmon stamps, which are purchased separately at standard prices.
Verify locally: The primary DNR page confirms the $2. 75 DAV rate but does not display an explicit free tier; verify with IDNR at 317-234-8440 or 800-622-4931. 2026 days: ⚠️ verify with IDNR at 317-234-8440.

Authority: [Indiana DNR Disabled Veterans Licenses](https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/licenses-and-permits/disabled-veterans)

How to apply: Complete the DNR disabled veteran license application form (contact DNR Customer Service Center, 402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204; download from [in.gov/dnr](https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/licenses-and-permits/disabled-veterans)). Form 50833 was cited in earlier research but DNR's current download reference is ID 5647 — verify the current form number with IDNR before mailing. Mail with payment and self-addressed stamped envelope; certified application returned for use at retail licensors.

20. Fishing License — Freshwater

**Same DAV license as hunting (combined):** The $2.75 annual / $27.50 10-year DAV license covers small game hunting and freshwater fishing. Trout/salmon stamps excluded. 100% SC: free (⚠️ verify with IDNR). First license obtained from DNR Customer Service Center or in person at a DNR property; subsequent renewals available online or at retail licensors.
Verify locally: 100% SC: free (⚠️ verify with IDNR).

21. Fishing License — Saltwater

**Unavailable.** Indiana is landlocked; no saltwater fishing license exists.

22. Combination Hunt/Fish License

**The DAV license is the combination license** for small game hunting and freshwater fishing. Cost: $2.75 annual / $27.50 for 10 years. No separate veteran combo tier exists; the single DAV license covers both activities.

23. Trapping License

Indiana does not offer a reduced-fee or free trapping license for veterans. Standard resident trapping license fees apply. ⚠️ Verify with IDNR (317-232-4200) for any administrative exemption not reflected in published fee schedules.

24. State Parks — Day Use / Entrance

**DHV plate / DAV plate holders:** Eligible for the Golden Hoosier Passport (see Category 26) for unlimited day-use admission. Without a pass, standard day-use entry fees apply.

25. State Parks — Camping

**Unavailable as a state-level veteran discount.** Standard campsite fees apply at Indiana state parks. The Golden Hoosier Passport covers only day-use admission (entry gate); it does **not** cover camping fees. ⚠️ Verify with Indiana DNR State Parks (1-800-622-4931) whether any camping discount is available.
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify with Indiana DNR State Parks (1-800-622-4931) whether any camping discount is available.

26. State Parks — Annual / Lifetime Pass

**Golden Hoosier Passport (annual):** - Cost: **$25 per year** - Eligibility: DHV plate holders (IC 9-18.5-5); DAV plate holders; Indiana residents who qualify for a DHV plate - Coverage: Unlimited admission to all Indiana state-owned parks, recreation areas, reservoirs, and forests for one calendar year - Excludes: Historic sites, museums, memorials, and other DNR facilities not designated as state parks - Former POWs: Receive the passport automatically by mail at no charge after plate issuance
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify with Indiana DNR State Parks (1-800-622-4931).

27. Boat / Watercraft Registration

Indiana does not offer a veteran-specific boat registration fee waiver or reduction. Standard watercraft registration fees ($25–$49 depending on length/type) apply. ⚠️ Verify with Indiana BMV Watercraft Division (888-692-6841).

Education

28. In-State Tuition

**Veterans using GI Bill:** All Indiana public institutions must provide in-state tuition rates to active duty service members and veterans using GI Bill benefits under the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act (38 U.S.C. § 3679). This is a federal mandate; Indiana institutions comply statewide.

29. Tuition Waiver — Disabled Veteran

**Indiana Tuition and Fee Exemption Program (ScholarTrack):**

30. Dependent Education Benefit

**Same program as Category 29 (ScholarTrack).** Children (under age 33 at application) of qualifying veterans receive the full tuition/fee exemption — 124 credit hours, 8 academic years, same public/private caps. Minor children of active duty families benefit from MIC3 K-12 protections (enrollment, placement, graduation flexibility). See also Category 33.

31. Spouse Education Benefit

**Surviving spouses:** Surviving spouses of qualified deceased veterans may have tuition eligibility through state programs; the primary IDVA tuition page focuses on children and Purple Heart recipients. Contact IDVA at 317-232-3910 or 800-400-4520 to confirm current surviving spouse eligibility under ScholarTrack.
Verify locally: Contact IDVA at 317-232-3910 or 800-400-4520 to confirm current surviving spouse eligibility under ScholarTrack.

32. National Guard / Reserve Tuition Assistance

**Indiana National Guard Supplemental Grant (NGSG):** - Covers up to **100% of tuition** at Indiana public institutions after Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA), Pell, and other aid are applied - Up to **$5,000/year** toward tuition at eligible Indiana private non-profit colleges (effective July 2023) - Eligibility: Active Indiana Air or Army National Guard member; enrolled in 3+ credit hours; FAFSA filed by March 10 (error-free by May 15); not AWOL in the prior 12 months - Application: Annual via ScholarTrack (CHE); resets each June; apply at least 5 days before class start - Stackable with FTA: FTA pays up to $250/credit hour / $4,500 per fiscal year first; NGSG fills the gap

33. K-12 Support

**Indiana Purple Star School Designation:** Schools demonstrating commitment to military-connected students earn a Purple Star designation (valid 3 years). Requires a designated military-family liaison, an annual military program, public military display, school board resolution, and guaranteed job interviews for military applicants meeting minimum qualifications. Applications open annually; 2026 deadline: September 7. [Indiana DOE Purple Star](https://www.in.gov/doe/educators/purple-star-school-applications/)

34. State Student Loan / Scholarship

**No dedicated Indiana state veteran loan forgiveness program** was identified beyond the tuition exemption (Cat. 29) and NGSG (Cat. 32).

Employment & Licensing

35. Veterans Hiring Preference

**Indiana State Civil Service (IC 4-3-14):** - Veterans with honorable discharge: **5 preference points** added to a passing civil service examination score - Veterans with a service-connected disability: **10 preference points** - Eligibility: Active duty service of at least 181 days, honorable discharge
Verify locally: Verify your specific eligibility with the Indiana State Personnel Department (317-232-3062) if your service occurred under non-traditional circumstances.

36. Professional License Fee Waiver

**Vendor/Hawker/Peddler license (IC 25-25-2-1):** Honorably discharged veterans receive a **free** county vendor/hawker/peddler license. Apply at the county auditor with DD-214. All county, city, and town vending regulations still apply except the fee requirement.
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify with individual county/city — this is not a single uniform statewide statute covering all license types.

37. Professional License Reciprocity — Military Spouse

**IC 25-1-17 Military Spouse Licensure:** Indiana licensing boards must issue a **provisional license within 30 days** to military spouses who hold a valid license from another state, are in good standing, and meet substantially equivalent requirements. The provisional license is valid for 365 days, giving time to complete full Indiana licensure.

38. Business License Fee Break

**Vendor/Hawker/Peddler:** Free county-level license for honorably discharged veterans (IC 25-25-2-1; see Category 36).
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify with the relevant county/city auditor, as this is not a single uniform statutory provision.

39. Civil Service / Retirement Credit

**Civil service preference points:** 5 or 10 points per IC 4-3-14 (see Category 35).
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify current buyback provisions and cost with INPRS at 844-467-7367 or inprs. gov — not confirmed in IDVA materials but is a common feature of state retirement systems.

Housing & Financial

40. State Home Loan / Down-Payment Assistance

**IHCDA Next Home Advantage Program:** - Down payment assistance: **3% (conventional loan) or 3.5% (FHA loan)** of purchase price as a deferred second mortgage, forgiven after 2 years; 0% interest, no monthly payments - Veterans are exempt from the first-time homebuyer requirement - Eligibility: Credit score 660+; income limits vary by county; purchase through an IHCDA participating lender - Stackable with VA loan: Yes
Verify locally: 5% (FHA loan)** of purchase price as a deferred second mortgage, forgiven after 2 years; 0% interest, no monthly payments - Veterans are exempt from the first-time homebuyer requirement - Eligibility: Credit score 660+; income limits vary by county; purchase through an IHCDA participating lender - Stackable with VA loan: Yes **IHCDA First Place Program:** - Down payment assistance up to **5% of purchase price** - Eligible to first-time homebuyers and qualifying veterans (exempt from first-time buyer requirement) in targeted census tracts - ⚠️ Verify current income limits and VA-loan compatibility with an IHCDA-approved lender **IHCDA First Step Program:** - Down payment assistance up to **6% of purchase price** as a forgivable second mortgage - Available to first-time homebuyers, qualifying veterans, and buyers in targeted census tracts - ⚠️ Verify current eligibility criteria and VA-loan stacking with IHCDA (317-232-7777 or ihcda.

41. Financial Assistance / Emergency Relief

**Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF):** - Grant amount: Up to **$2,500** (additional amounts may be authorized in exceptional circumstances per IDVA discretion) - Eligible uses: Housing, utilities, food, medical services, basic transportation - Eligibility: Indiana resident; honorable, under honorable, or certain OTH discharge; household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines; documented financial hardship - Application: Online at [infrf.my.site.com/SubmitApplication](https://infrf.my.site.com/SubmitApplication/s/) or through IDVA at 317-232-3910 - Additional: "Operation Emergency Food" — one-time food assistance for MFRF-eligible veterans

42. State Veteran Bonus

**Unavailable.** No current Indiana service bonus or war bonus is in effect for WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, or post-9/11 service. Indiana operated historical bonus programs (records at state archives) but no active bonus payment program was identified. ⚠️ Verify with IDVA — periodic legislation has been proposed but not enacted.
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify with IDVA — periodic legislation has been proposed but not enacted.

43. Specially Adapted Housing — State Supplement

No Indiana state-funded adapted housing grant supplement distinct from the federal VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grants was identified. Federal SAH cap for FY2026: $126,526. SHA cap: $25,350. The MFRF emergency grant (Cat. 41) can address housing-related expenses up to $2,500 in hardship situations.

44. Utility / Heating Assistance

**MFRF** (Cat. 41): Utility costs are an eligible use.
Verify locally: ⚠️ Verify with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (ocra.

Health & Support

45. State Veterans Home / Nursing Home

Honorably discharged Indiana veteran; Indiana resident for at least 12 months before application. Surviving spouses of eligible veterans married 5+ years are eligible. Gold Star parents are eligible (since 2018). - **Levels of care:** Long-term skilled nursing; short-term rehabilitation; memory care - **Cost:** Based on the veteran's income and VA benefits; VA per diem payments offset costs. General range cited by senior-care sources: ~$4,000–$6,495/month depending on care level and income. CMS Spousal Impoverishment Program protections apply. - **No domiciliary (assisted living/independent living) track:** IVH focuses on skilled nursing and rehabilitation. - **Admission:** Contact IVH directly or consult local CVSO.

46. Behavioral / Mental Health Programs

**VA Indiana Health Care System:** Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient mental health programs at Richard L. Roudebush VAMC (Indianapolis) and VA Northern Indiana HACC (Fort Wayne). Telehealth available statewide.

47. Dental / Vision / Health Programs

No Indiana state-funded dental, vision, or general health insurance program specifically for veterans was identified. Coverage comes through:

48. Long-Term Care / Aid & Attendance Supplement

**Indiana Veterans' Home (Cat. 45):** The primary public long-term care option for Indiana veterans.

49. Free Legal Aid / Veteran Treatment Courts

**Indiana Legal Services (ILS) — Military Assistance Project (MAP):** - Free civil legal assistance for low-income Indiana veterans, service members, and families - Walk-in clinics at Roudebush VAMC (Indianapolis, 2nd Tuesday monthly) and Fort Wayne VAMC (monthly) - Services: driver's license restoration, eviction prevention, record expungement, discharge upgrades, family law, VA overpayment issues - No fee; no appointment required for clinic days

50. Concealed Carry / Firearms Fee Waiver

**Constitutional Carry:** Indiana permits most law-abiding adults 18+ to carry a firearm openly or concealed without a license since July 1, 2022. A 5-year or lifetime License to Carry Handgun (LTCH) is available at **no state fee** (a local fingerprinting fee of ~$12–$13 may apply). Because the permit is free for all applicants, there is no separate veteran-specific waiver — the benefit is universal.

51. Vital Records / Notary Fee Waiver

**VA claims records:** IDVA and County VSOs assist veterans in obtaining documents needed for VA claims. The VA reimburses the cost of records necessary for claims under 38 U.S.C. § 5106; no Indiana state-level fee waiver for VA-purpose certified copies was confirmed from primary sources. ⚠️ Verify with the relevant county health department and IDVA.
Verify locally: § 5106; no Indiana state-level fee waiver for VA-purpose certified copies was confirmed from primary sources. ⚠️ Verify with the relevant county health department and IDVA.

Legal & Administrative

52. Unique State Programs

**County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs) — 92 counties:** Indiana has CVSOs in all 92 counties providing **free** claims assistance, benefit navigation, and form completion. Indiana became the first state to require mandatory statewide CVSO accreditation; the June 30, 2026 hard deadline requires all CVSOs to be state-accredited. [IDVA CVSO Locator](https://www.in.gov/dva/locate-your-cvso/)

Survivor Benefits

53. Surviving Spouse — Property Tax

**Surviving spouses of eligible wartime veterans:** Entitled to the same §13/$24,960 and §14/$14,000 property tax deductions as the veteran (IC 6-1.1-12-13/14). No remarriage bar in the general deduction statute; verify any county-level remarriage-impact question with your county auditor.
Verify locally: No remarriage bar in the general deduction statute; verify any county-level remarriage-impact question with your county auditor.

54. Surviving Spouse — Education

**ScholarTrack (children):** Surviving spouse's children (under age 33 at application) qualify for the tuition/fee exemption at Indiana public colleges (124 credit hours, 8 academic years) if the deceased veteran had qualifying wartime service and at least a 1% SC disability rating (Cat. 29).
Verify locally: Contact IDVA at 317-232-3910 to confirm whether the surviving spouse (not children) qualifies for direct tuition benefits.

55. Dependent / Survivor State Benefit

**CHAMPVA (federal):** Dependents of P&T or KIA veterans — comprehensive health coverage administered by VA. Indiana does not supplement CHAMPVA with a state program.

Memorial & Burial

56. State Veterans Cemetery

Veterans with any discharge other than dishonorable; Indiana National Guard and Reserve members who died while serving; active duty members who died in the line of duty; surviving spouses of eligible veterans; children under age 21 or permanent dependents - **Provided at no cost to the family:** - Burial plot / opening and closing of the grave - Outer burial container (vault or liner) - Monument (headstone or marker) - Use of the on-site chapel - **Burial types:** Full casket burial; in-ground cremated remains; columbarium niche; scatter garden - **Application:** Submit "Application for Burial in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery" through IVMC or with the assistance of a funeral director

57. Burial Allowance / Plot

**State burial allowance:** Indiana pays a **$1,000 burial allowance** to the next of kin of honorably discharged veterans (and their spouses or surviving spouses) to help offset burial expenses. Applied for through the **county auditor** in the county of the veteran's last residence.
Verify locally: ⚠️ Confirm current amount with your county auditor — the $1,000 figure is consistent across official U.

Authority: IC 10-17-10 (Veterans' Burial Allowance). ⚠️ Confirm current amount with your county auditor — the $1,000 figure is consistent across official U.S. Army and Air Force benefits sites (updated November 2025) and referenced in IC 10-17-10; older county headstone provisions under superseded IC 10-5-3-1 cited lower amounts.

58. Headstone / Memorial / Honors

**Federal VA headstone or marker:** Provided at no charge for any eligible veteran's grave worldwide, including private cemeteries. Applications through IVMC or at [va.gov/burials](https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/).