Minnesota G.I. Bill
Eligible applicants can get up to $5,000 per fiscal year, with a $15,000 lifetime maximum. Eligible applicants must apply every new fiscal year; applications open each July.
Some spouses and children are eligible also. For more information, visit Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and complete the online application.
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Minnesota National Guard State Tuition Reimbursement
Soldiers and Airmen in the Minnesota National Guard may be eligible for this state education benefit. Learn more and apply at Minnesota National Guard or contact the National Guard Education Office at 651.282.4589.
Minnesota Veteran Education Benefit
For undergraduate students, this is a one-time grant to veterans who have exhausted their federal education benefits. Learn more and apply at Department of Veterans Affairs.
Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund
MMAF is a non-partisan, non-political, 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation. The mission of MMAF is to say "thanks" to Minnesota Service members and their families who are making sacrifices in the defense of our freedoms in combat zones around the world.
Learn more and apply at Thanks - Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund Grant Application.
Minnesota Surviving Spouse & Dependent Education Benefit
This grant is for spouses and dependents, including adopted and stepchildren, whose veteran spouse or veteran parent died while on active duty, or from a service-connected condition. Recipients can attend a public Minnesota university or college free of tuition until they obtain a bachelor's degree. MDVA also provides $750 per fiscal year for fees, books, and supplies, and/or room and board.
See Surviving Spouse & Dependent | Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs to learn more and apply.
North Dakota National Guard Tuition Grant
Members of the North Dakota National Guard may be eligible for this tuition reimbursement program. Learn more and apply at North Dakota National Guard.
Hero at Home Scholarship - Daniel Drevnick Memorial Fund
Visit Daniel Drevnick Memorial Fund to apply for scholarships for students studying law enforcement.
Lance Corporal Dale W. Means Scholarship
The Marine Corp League - Two Eagles Detachment (#842 Savage, Minn.) has an annual scholarship program. Apply at Two Eagles Detachment (#842).
Tillman Scholars
This annual competitive scholarship program is open to service members, veterans, and spouses. Visit Pat Tillman Foundation to apply.
VFW SportClips Help a Hero Scholarship
Scholarships of up to $5,000 awarded biannually: visit VFW Student Support to learn more and apply.
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Veterans Emergency Grant Program
Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program
Folds of Honor® Higher Education Scholarship
Folds of Honor® Scholarships offers scholarships for military spouses and dependents.
Other Scholarships and Grants
Scholarship resources from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
Retroactive Scholarships from Leave No Veteran Behind
Visit Leave No Veteran Behind Retroactive Scholarship to learn more.
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Fry Scholarship
Visit Fry Scholarship | Veterans Affairs to learn more and apply.
