Bill > HF2241

This bill modifies the North Star Promise scholarship program by adding a new residency and employment requirement for recipients. The bill mandates that scholarship recipients must agree to live and work in Minnesota for three years after completing their degree or credential program, with the requirement beginning within six months of graduation. If a recipient fails to meet this requirement, their scholarship will be converted to a student loan, which they must repay with interest. The bill provides some flexibility by allowing waivers or deferrals under specific circumstances, such as pursuing postgraduate education, serving in volunteer programs like AmeriCorps or Peace Corps, or experiencing extreme hardship. Recipients have up to six years to fulfill the requirement, and those who receive scholarships for multiple degrees are only required to meet the residency and employment condition once. The new requirements will apply to scholarship awards starting in the fall term of the 2026-2027 academic year, giving students advance notice of the new obligations. The goal appears to be encouraging scholarship recipients to contribute to Minnesota's workforce after completing their education by providing financial incentives for staying in the state.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2241&ssn=0&y=2025