Minnesota Veteran Education Assistance Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be a veteran who meets the applicable Minnesota statutory definition and eligibility requirements.
• Be a Minnesota resident.
• Have exhausted, through use, all available GI Bill education benefits.
• Have not earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Remain a Minnesota resident student while using the educational assistance.
• Use the benefit toward eligible tuition associated with completing a bachelor's degree.

Requirements

• Complete the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Education Assistance application process.
• Provide documentation establishing eligible veteran status.
• Provide proof of Minnesota residency.
• Document exhaustion of applicable GI Bill education benefits.
• Provide enrollment and tuition information from the educational institution.
• Provide proof of tuition payment if requesting reimbursement.

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm that all GI Bill education benefits have been exhausted through use.
2. 2Confirm Minnesota residency and eligible veteran status.
3. 3Confirm that you have not already earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
4. 4Contact the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs or an MDVA Education Regional Coordinator for application assistance.
5. 5Submit required veteran, residency, enrollment, and tuition documentation.
6. 6Receive payment through the institution or reimbursement after eligible tuition payment is verified.