Resident Tuition Rate for Veterans
All U.S. military veterans treated as Minnesota residents for undergraduate tuition at public institutions.
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Eligibility
Any U.S. veteran. Also applies to spouses and dependents under Section 702 of the Choice Act.
Graduate programs also grant resident rates if the veteran was a MN resident when entering service and enrolls within 2 years of completing service.
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Last checked 2026-05-05 against ohe.mn.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Minnesota state agency before applying.
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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
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