Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to create an education benefit for the dependents of disabled veterans in Minnesota. It aims to provide financial support for their higher education at state-operated institutions or the University of Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Eligibility: The education benefit is available to the dependent children of veterans who meet the following criteria:
  • The veteran has a total and permanent disability rated at 100%, or
  • The veteran has a disability rating of 100% or more.
• Award Amounts:
  • For dependents of veterans with a total and permanent disability, the program covers 100% of tuition and books after accounting for other state and federal grants, scholarships, and financial aid.
  • For dependents of veterans with a disability rating of 100% or more, the program covers 50% of tuition and books after factoring in other aid.
• Program Implementation:
  • Higher education institutions will request payment for the awarded benefit from the Office of Higher Education.

Significant Changes

• The bill introduces a new educational assistance program specifically for dependents of disabled veterans, creating a new statute in Minnesota law.

Relevant Terms

education benefit, disabled veterans, dependents, tuition fees, financial aid, Minnesota Statutes chapter 136A, permanent disability, 100 percent rating, Office of Higher Education, University of Minnesota, state-operated institutions