Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University is a 4-year, public university located in Bemidji, MN. Students at Bemidji State University can enroll in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and certificate degree programs.

Bemidji State University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Bemidji State University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Bemidji State University has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Bemidji State University is not a Yellow Ribbon school
• Bemidji State University is a MyCAA approved school

Is Bemidji State University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, Bemidji State University is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Bemidji State University a Yellow Ribbon school?

No, Bemidji State University is not a Yellow Ribbon School. However, as a state school most of the costs of tuition are still 100% covered by the GI Bill. Please check with the school to ensure you are covered.

What are Bemidji State University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

Bemidji State University’s tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour.  This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Bemidji State University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

Bemidji State University’s online tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour.  This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Bemidji State University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Bemidji State University offers online degree programs. 

Is Bemidji State University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Bemidji State University is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Bemidji State University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Bemidji State University has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Bemidji State University a MyCAA school?

Yes, Bemidji State University is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University is the place to be...bold, real, innovative, creative, global, aware, successful, and so much more!

Through our signature themes, BSU and its nearly 5,000 students are committed to environmental stewardship, community service, and global understanding.  You'll see that commitment in what we teach and in what we do.

Located on the western shore of Lake Bemidji, our north woods campus environment reminds us daily of the need to be in tune with our world. Similarly, the American Indian culture of our region beckons us to begin our global journey by understanding our past as we prepare for the future.