Bill > SF1978

This bill proposes to prohibit undocumented noncitizens from receiving state-funded financial aid for higher education in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill establishes that noncitizens who are not lawfully present in the United States will be ineligible to receive any form of financial assistance funded by state tax revenue, including payments, grants, loans, subsidies, or other aid from the state commissioner. The bill also modifies the definition of an "eligible student" in existing education funding statutes by removing certain provisions that might have previously allowed undocumented students to qualify for financial aid. The changes will take effect for financial aid and scholarship awards beginning in the fall term of the 2025-2026 academic year, giving institutions time to adjust their policies and processes. By implementing these restrictions, the bill aims to limit state financial support for higher education to students who are legally present in the United States.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1978&ssn=0&y=2025