Bill > HF2090

This bill increases the default living and miscellaneous expenses allowance for the state grant program from 115% to 121% of the federal poverty guidelines for a one-person household in Minnesota. It establishes a new State Grant Plus scholarship program that provides additional financial support to students who are already receiving a state grant award. Under this program, eligible students will receive a scholarship equal to 25% of their state grant award, with provisions to adjust the percentage based on available funding. The bill also appropriates funds for several initiatives, including competitive grants to increase FAFSA completion rates, support Pell grant-eligible student retention, create multilingual and culturally relevant communications, and fund the Minnesota Education Equity Partnership. Additionally, the bill creates two working groups: one focused on higher education financial stability and another on updating the state's higher education attainment goal. These working groups will bring together representatives from various educational institutions and organizations to develop recommendations for the legislature. The scholarship and grant programs aim to increase access to higher education and support students, particularly those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2090&ssn=0&y=2025