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Veteran Tuition Benefits

We’re committed to helping veterans make the most of their education. Whether you’re just transitioning out of service or looking to enhance your career, we have the resources and support to help you succeed.

Military Transfer Credits

Programs for VA Educational Benefits

Explore the list of approved programs at MSU that qualify for VA educational benefits. These programs are designed to support your academic and career goals, while ensuring you receive the assistance you deserve as you pursue your education. Discover the opportunities available to you and how they can help shape your future.

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In State Tuition

No matter their residency, all U.S. military veterans are treated as Minnesota residents for undergraduate tuition.  

Veterans going to graduate school are treated as residents if the person was a resident upon entering the military and starts the graduate program within two years of completing military service.

Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

Resources

The Minnesota GI Bill is a new program that provides post-secondary educational assistance above and beyond other benefits to eligible Minnesota veterans. Full-time undergraduate or graduate students may be eligible to receive up to $3,000 per academic year and part-time students can receive up to $500 per semester.

The first step in receiving education benefits is to apply through the US Department of Veterans Affairs. For help, please contact:

David Schrader 

Southern Regional Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 

david.schrader@mnsu.edu 

Room: CSU 192 

507-389-5726 

MSU is proud to offer a Veterans Resource Center to provide assistance, peer support and educational events for all student military service members.