Military Service Education Benefits
Each branch of the U.S. military has education programs to help members pay for college. To participate in these programs you must meet certain eligibility criteria. Generally, benefits are based on the type and/or length of service.
For help to identify POTENTIAL veteran education benefits or incentives that you may be entitled to receive please visit the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Higher Education Veterans Programs .
- Active duty personnel serving in Minnesota
- Veterans who have completed their active duty service
- Members of the National Guard or Reserves
- Minnesota GI Bill
Other Important Information
- Applying for federal and state financial aid after returning from a tour of active duty
- Tuition information for Minnesota veterans
- Tuition refunds for students who withdraw to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces
More Information
- Aid for Active Duty Personnel Stationed in Minnesota
- Aid for Veterans Who Have Completed Active Duty
- Aid for Minnesota National Guard Members
- Minnesota GI Bill
- Minnesota Educational Assistance for War Veterans
- Veterans Applying for Federal and Minnesota Financial Aid
- Tuition Information for Minnesota Veterans
- Tuition Refunds for Students Who Withdraw to Serve
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