WEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENT: The Wadena Advisory Board Dinner has been rescheduled to Monday, April 1; the Moorhead Advisory Board Dinner has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 9. Both events will still begin at 5 p.m.

Other Benefits, Grants and Scholarships

Minnesota G.I. Bill 

Full-time undergraduate or graduate students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per semester and part-time students can receive up to $500 per semester ($3,000 annual cap; $10,000 lifetime max). 

Some spouses and children are eligible also. For more information, visit the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website and complete the online application. 

The application portal is here: https://www.gibill.mn.gov/Home  

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Minnesota National Guard State Tuition Reimbursement 

Soldiers and Airmen in the Minnesota National Guard may be eligible for this state education benefit. For more information and an application, visit Minnesota National Guard website or contact the National Guard Education Office at 651.282.4589. 

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Minnesota Veteran Education Benefit 

For undergraduate students, this is a one-time grant to veterans who have exhausted their federal education benefits. For more information and an application, visit the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs site

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Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund 

MMAF is a non-partisan, non-political, 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation. The mission of MMAF is to say "thanks" to Minnesota Service members and their families who are making sacrifices in the defense of our freedoms in combat zones around the world. 
 
For more information and an application, visit thankmntroops.org/grant-application.

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North Dakota National Guard Tuition Grant 

Members of the North Dakota National Guard may be eligible for this tuition reimbursement program. For more information and an application visit the North Dakota National Guard site

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Hero at Home Scholarship - Daniel Drevnick Memorial Fund 

Scholarship program for Law Enforcement students. Read about it and apply here. 

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Lance Corporal Dale W. Means Scholarship 

Annual scholarship program from the Marine Corp League - Two Eagles Detachment (#842 Savage, Minn.). Read about it and apply here. 

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Tillman Scholars 

This annual competitive scholarship program is open to service members, veterans, and spouses. Read about it and apply here. 

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VFW SportClips Help A Hero Scholarship 

Scholarships of up to $5,000 awarded biannually. Click here to read more

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Wells Fargo 

Wells Fargo Veterans Emergency Grant Program information and application. 

Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program information and application.

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Folds of Honor® Higher Education Scholarship 

Scholarship for military spouses and dependents: www.foldsofhonor.org/resources/scholarships/.  

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Other Scholarships and Grants 

A helpful site from the U.S. Department of Education on how to search for scholarships. 
Scholarship resources from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Retroactive Scholarships from Leave No Veteran Behind 

Read more about this organization and this unique program