Surviving Spouse and Dependent Education assistance is provided to spouses and dependents, including adopted and stepchildren, whose Veteran spouse or Veteran parent died while on active duty, or from a service-connected condition. Surviving spouses and dependents will be able to attend a public Minnesota University or College free of tuition until he/she obtains a bachelor's degree. In addition, MDVA will pay $750 per fiscal year for fees, books, and supplies, and/or room and board.
Surviving Spouse and Dependent Education is open year-round.
Eligibility requirements are in accordance with MN Administrative Rules 9055.0445 Subp. 3(a)(b)(c)(d)(e).
An eligible applicant may apply for this benefit by accessing the application and submitting directly to MDVA or by applying with your school’s Veteran’s Coordinator. You may also contact your County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) for assistance. You can find your CVSO here.
If your County Veterans Service Office is unable to assist you, please contact MDVA’s Field Operations Team, who can assist you with your application, by contacting FO.MDVA@state.mn.us.
If you have any questions regarding Surviving Spouse and Dependent Education benefits, please contact your County Veterans Service Officer or Link Vet at 1-888-Link-Vet (546-5838).