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MN HF3627

MN HF3627
Maximum income eligibility condition for the North Star Promise scholarship program increased, and required transfer of money increased.


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Introduced
02/23/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to higher education; increasing the maximum income eligibility condition for the North Star Promise scholarship program; increasing a required transfer of money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 136A.1465, subdivision 2; Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 5, article 1, section 5.

AI Summary

This bill increases the maximum family adjusted gross income (AGI) for eligibility for the North Star Promise scholarship program from $80,000 to $100,000, meaning more families will qualify for this program which provides tuition-free college for eligible Minnesota residents. Additionally, the bill significantly increases the amount of money transferred from the state's general fund to support North Star Promise scholarships, from $49,500,000 to an unspecified amount in fiscal year 2027, and also increases funding for other higher education grant and loan forgiveness programs, such as those for spinal cord and traumatic brain injury research, dual training, large animal veterinarians, agricultural education, and inclusive higher education.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy (on 02/23/2026)

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