Minnesota GI Bill
Up to $15,000 lifetime ($5,000/year max) for tuition, fees, and approved training at eligible MN institutions.
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Eligibility
Veteran under age 62 who is serving or has served honorably in any branch of the U.S. armed forces at any time; OR non-veteran with 5+ cumulative years in MN National Guard or reserve component with any service on or after 9/11. Minnesota resident enrolled in a Title IV-eligible program at a participating MN institution. Must complete FAFSA.
Available to eligible spouses and children of service members who died or have total and permanent disability from military service.
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Last checked 2026-05-05 against mn.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Minnesota state agency before applying.
Other Minnesota Education & Training
Surviving Spouse & Dependent Education Benefit
Free tuition at Minnesota public colleges plus $750/year for dependents of veterans who died from service.
Full tuition + $750/year
Veteran Education Assistance Grant
One-time $750 grant for veterans who have exhausted federal GI Bill benefits.
$750 (one-time)
Resident Tuition Rate for Veterans
All U.S. military veterans treated as Minnesota residents for undergraduate tuition at public institutions.
Thousands per year in tuition savings
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