The Minnesota GI Bill is available to:

• Minnesota veterans who served honorably in any branch of the armed forces at any time
• Non-veterans who served honorably for a cumulative total of five years or more as a member of the MN National Guard or any other active or reserve component and had active service after September 11, 2001
• Eligible spouses, surviving spouses, and children of permanently and totally disabled veterans who are eligible for the Federal GI Bill®.

*Annual Application Required*

Apply for the Minnesota GI Bill

The Surviving Spouse and Dependent Education Benefit is available to:

• Spouses and dependents, including adopted and stepchildren, whose Veteran spouse and/or Veteran parent died while on active duty or as a result of a service-connected condition.
• The Veteran must have been a resident of Minnesota when entering the U.S. military or have been a resident of Minnesota for at least six months before passing away due to a service-connected disability as determined by the USDVA.
• Applicants must be Minnesota residents, and the spouse cannot be remarried.
• There is no age limitation for eligible survivors.

Apply for the Surviving Spouse & Dependent Education Benefit