State Survivor Benefits For Minnesota

ELIGIBILITY

• Children, stepchildren and un-remarried spouses if DEERS verified
• There are no cause of death stipulations
• Service member must have been a Minnesota resident at time of entry into service or for at least 6 months immediately prior to death
• Can be used with federal benefits (SSDEB)
• Must be used with federal benefits (MN GI Bill)

BENEFITS

• Waiver of tuition at a Minnesota state funded postsecondary institution, can only be used towards under graduate degree (SSDEB)
• $1,000 per semester and up to $3,000 per year at a Minnesota state funded postsecondary institution, can be used towards a graduate degree (MN GI Bill)
• Can be used at certain private institutions
• $750 stipend per year to be used for books, room, board and fees (SSDEB)

DOCUMENTS

• Copy of DD1300 or DD214
• Copy of student’s birth certificate
• Copy of service members death certificate
• Copy of marriage license for spouses and stepchildren
• Proof of residency
• State application

Application due date: By the last day of the term

Contact for further information: Eric Abell - eric.abell@state.mn.us

Download application: https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/ssl/GIBill/GIBillApp.cfm (MN GI Bill)

Note: This information is current as of December 2015. The information provided is meant to provide a general overview of the state benefits and should be considered in connection with individual circumstances.