In-State Tuition for Veterans
Resident (in-state) tuition classification at Idaho public colleges and universities for qualifying service members, veterans, and dependents (per Idaho Code 33-3717B).
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Education & Training — Idaho
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard, Spouses, Dependents
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Several thousand dollars per year
- Where it applies
- Idaho
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is In-State Tuition for Veterans?
In-State Tuition for Veterans is a Idaho education & training benefit for veterans, active duty, national guard, spouses, dependents. Resident (in-state) tuition classification at Idaho public colleges and universities for qualifying service members, veterans, and dependents (per Idaho Code 33-3717B). The listed value is Several thousand dollars per year.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Idaho residency
What In-State Tuition for Veterans covers
Overview
Eligibility (per Idaho Code 33-3717B): (a) Active-duty members of the U.S. armed forces who entered service as Idaho residents and have maintained Idaho resident status; (b) members of the armed forces stationed in Idaho on military orders; (c) members of the Idaho National Guard; (d) veterans separated under honorable conditions who served at least two (2) years, either designated Idaho as intended domicile at separation or had Idaho as home of record, enroll within one (1) year of separation, and actively establish Idaho domicile within one (1) year of matriculation. Dependent children receiving 50%+ support from a qualifying military member retain resident status even if the member is transferred out of Idaho.
Covers
Resident tuition rates at Idaho public colleges and universities (savings of several thousand dollars per year vs. non-resident rates).
How to apply for In-State Tuition for Veterans
How to apply
Through the registrar/admissions office at the specific Idaho public institution.
Verified information & sources
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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Other Idaho Education & Training
Armed Forces and Public Safety Officer Dependent Scholarship
Full tuition and fees, up to $750/semester for books, and housing/subsistence for dependents of veterans killed in action, totally and permanently disabled, or MIA/POW.
Full tuition + fees + books + housing (36 months total)
Idaho National Guard State Education Assistance Program (SEAP)
Up to $8,000 per State Fiscal Year for tuition and fees at Idaho institutions for active Idaho National Guard members.
Up to $8,000/year
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