Summary
This article explains how U.S. military veterans, their spouses, and dependents may qualify for in-state (resident) tuition rates at Minnesota State Mankato, regardless of residency status. It also outlines specific eligibility criteria and the required step of submitting a DD214 to ensure the adjusted tuition rate is applied.
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Non-Resident Tuition and Veterans
No matter a veteran’s residency, all eligible U.S. military veterans are treated as Minnesota residents for undergraduate tuition (2006 Military and Veterans Enactments, Minnesota Legislature).
Current and former members of the U.S. military, their spouses, and dependent children, or any persons meeting the eligibility requirements are entitled to resident tuition rates under the Section 702 Choice Act. For additional information, please see MinnState Board Procedure 2.2.2.
Eligible 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.
Please note: This will change the amount of tuition you are charged but will not change your legal residency. For additional information, please contact Registration and Academic Records.
What You Need to Do
At Minnesota State Mankato:
Attribution notice: "GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill."
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Still Need Help?
Contact a VA Certifying Official in Registration and Academic Records.