Breadcrumb Life At M State Student Support and Well-being Veterans Services Military-to-M State Checklist Title Military-to-M State Checklist Sections Follow our step-by-step checklist to get started at M State. 1. Apply for admission There is no application fee - apply now! M State Application 2. Submit official transcripts Submit your official college/university transcripts, Joint Services Transcript (JST) and/or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). The M State Records Office will retrieve transcripts from other Minnesota State institutions on your behalf. Do you have potential exam credit from AP scores, International Baccalaureate, CLEP, or DSST? Request those transcripts as well. Email transcripts to: records@minnesota.edu Mail transcripts to:M State Processing Center1414 College WayFergus Falls, MN 56537 Visit Transferring to M State for details. 3. Apply for VA education benefits Whether you are new to VA education benefits or have used them at another college or university, apply for veterans' education benefits now so you're ready by the start of the semester: Apply at Financial Assistance for Veterans 4. Complete M State's Veteran Benefits Form This is an M State benefits application form: Access the form 5. Consider other funding sources Benefits? Yes. Financial aid? Yes. More money for college? Definitely! Learn more at:Financial Assistance for VeteransFederal Tuition Assistance for VeteransOther Military Benefits, Grants and Scholarships 6. Apply for financial aid Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applying for financial aid is recommended for all students, even when VA benefits or other military funding may be covering your expenses. Learn more and apply for aid 7. After you're admitted to M State Once admitted to M State, you’ll be directed to: Complete placement testing, if needed Sign up for an in-person or online registration event
