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 What is the North Star Promise   Scholarship?

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Beginning in fall 2024, the North Star Promise (NSP) Scholarship program will create a tuition and fee-free pathway to higher education for eligible Minnesota residents at eligible institutions as a "last-dollar" program by covering the balance of tuition and fees remaining after other scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers have been applied.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible students must:

  • Be a Minnesota resident
  • Have a family Adjusted Gross Income* (AGI) as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Minnesota Dream Act Application below $80,000.
  • Attend a Minnesota public higher education institution or Tribal College
  • Not be in default on a state or federal student loan
  • Be enrolled taking at least one credit
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards
  • Have not already earned a baccalaureate degree (including those earned in a foreign country)
  • Be enrolled in a program or course of study that applies to a degree, diploma, or certificate

Are you eligible for the North Star Promise Scholarship? Complete your FAFSA or Minnesota Dream Act Application to apply for this opportunity!

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