SF1074

Senate Bill S.F. No. 1074 proposes establishing an education benefit for dependents of disabled veterans in Minnesota. This bill specifies that if the dependent child of a veteran—who has either a 100% and permanent disability or a disability rating of 70% or more—is enrolled in an undergraduate program at a state-operated institution or one managed by the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, they are eligible for education benefits. The benefits cover 100% of tuition and book fees for dependents of veterans with 100% disability after subtracting any other grants or financial aid they receive. For dependents of veterans with a disability rating of 70% or higher, the benefit covers 50% of these costs. The bill emphasizes that receiving this award should not impact the recipient’s eligibility for other state grants. The payment process involves the educational institution requesting the award from the Office of Higher Education on behalf of the enrolled student, ensuring the student's enrollment status supports the payment request.