Surviving Spouse & Dependent Education Benefit
Free tuition at Minnesota public colleges plus $750/year for dependents of veterans who died from service.
Who qualifies
- Through veteran sponsor (any rating)
- Minnesota residency
Details
Eligibility
Unremarried surviving spouse or child of a service member who died on active duty or from a service-connected condition. Veteran must have been a MN resident when entering military or for 6 months prior to death. Applicant must be a MN resident. No age limitation.
Covers full tuition plus $750/fiscal year for fees, books, supplies, and/or room and board.
Always confirm current rates and rules with the Minnesota state agency before applying.
Other Minnesota Education & Training
Minnesota GI Bill
Up to $15,000 lifetime ($5,000/year max) for tuition, fees, and approved training at eligible MN institutions.
Up to $15,000 lifetime
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
Veterans (and Section 702-eligible spouses/dependents) treated as Minnesota residents for tuition at public institutions; graduate rate requires MN residency at enlistment.
Thousands per year in tuition savings
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