Veterans and military-affiliated students like you have made sacrifices for our country and freedoms. Normandale believes in investing in your future by supporting you through financial and educational means.
Many benefits, grants and scholarships are available for veterans and military-connected individuals at Normandale. Explore this list of resources to help achieve your academic goals.
Full-time undergraduate or graduate students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per semester. Part-time students can receive up to $500 per semester. There is a $3000 annual cap and $10,000 lifetime max.
Some spouses and children are also eligible. For more information, visit the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website and complete their online application.
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. MMAF is a non-partisan, non-political, 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation. Get more information about the MMAF fund.
Soldiers and Airmen in the Minnesota National Guard may be eligible for state education benefits. For more information and application, visit the Minnesota National Guard website or contact the National Guard Education Office at 651-282-4589.
The Normandale Cares program helps low-income students get through unexpected financial hardship. Learn about our program.
For undergraduate student veterans, this is a one-time grant to those who have exhausted their federal education benefits. See if you are eligible to apply.
The Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program provides funds to fill unmet financial needs of veterans after military benefits, other grants and scholarships have been packaged by their school. Apply now.
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard may be eligible for this tuition reimbursement program. For more information and to apply, visit the Wisconsin National Guard site.
Folds of Honor offers scholarships for military spouses and dependents to reduce the financial burden for families who have already sacrificed so much. See scholarship opportunities.
The VFW's "Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship" provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. Scholarships of up to $5000 are awarded biannually. Learn about eligibility requirements.
The Pat Tillman Foundation selects remarkable service members, veterans and military spouses as they look to begin their next chapter as public and private sector leaders. This annual competitive scholarship program is open to service members, veterans and spouses. Read about scholarship details.
The Lance Corporal Dale W. Means Scholarship is an annual scholarship program from the Marine Corp League - Two Eagles Detachment (#842 Savage, MN), awarded to local service members and families wanting to pursue secondary education. See applicant criteria.
This Scholarship program is awarded to military members becoming Law Enforcement students. See the qualifications.
The unique Retroactive Scholarship is given to veterans after higher education has been completed and student loans have been made because the veteran was not covered under existing educational programs. Learn more about the program.
For even more scholarship and grant opportunities available to veterans and military-affiliated students, visit the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs website.