Minnesota GI Bill — State Education & Training Benefit
Statewide, Minnesota · Education and training benefit
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Ongoing · annual application required
The Minnesota GI Bill offers eligible Minnesota residents up to $5,000 per academic year for approved higher education programs, on-the-job training or apprenticeships, and licensing or certification. Applicants must reapply each year. The maximum lifetime benefit is $15,000; eligibility and application timing vary by program
VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 28, 2026 · Recently updated
Ongoing
Availability
Unknown · Not reported by source
Eligibility
Eligible Minnesota resident Veterans, qualifying currently serving military, National Guard and Reserve members with qualifying service, and certain eligible spouses and children; criteria differ by benefit track.
Cost
Up to $5,000 per academic year; $15,000 maximum lifetime benefit
Organization: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs · Minnesota GI Bill
Dates not listed · Eligible Minnesota resident Veteran who has not earned a bachelor’s degree, had Minnesota as state of residence at enlistment or reenlistment, and fully used federal education benefits before they expired.
2026-11-03 · Eligible families and dependents of police officers who died or became permanently disabled in duty-related incidents; claim requirements apply.
2026-11-03 · Eligible families and dependents of firefighters who died or became permanently disabled in duty-related incidents; claim requirements apply.
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