Clarifying GI Bill for continuing education

A new law will clarify an existing statute that gives qualifying individuals money to further their education after completing military service.

Eligible service members are now entitled to use Minnesota GI Bill benefits of up to $3000 per state fiscal year and $10,000 in a lifetime for:

• licensing or certification tests;

• admissions tests to higher learning or graduate school institutions;

• national tests providing an opportunity for course credit at higher education institutions;

• a prepatory course for a test to get into a higher education program; and

• any fee associated with the “pursuit” of a professional or educational objective outlined in the previously mentioned programs.

The law, sponsored by Rep. Keith Franke (R-St. Paul Park) and Sen Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo), is effective Aug. 1, 2018.

HF3750/SF3461*/CH156

SF3461* / HF3750 / CH156