This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 136A.121, subdivision 6, to modify provisions related to the cost of attendance for higher education students. It establishes a tuition and fees maximum for certain students, specifically those enrolled in four-year programs who were previously enrolled in an eligible institution during the 2025-2026 school year or earlier. The recognized cost of attendance will now include an allowance for tuition and fees that is the lesser of the average charged by the institution or a maximum set by law. Additionally, the bill clarifies that for two-year programs, the maximum will be based on the highest tuition and fees charged at a Minnesota state college.

The bill also specifies that the effective date for these changes will be July 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year and later. Furthermore, it introduces a provision that for fiscal years 2027 through 2032, the tuition and fee maximum for previously enrolled students will be equal to the highest tuition and fees charged at a public university for the current school year. This aims to provide financial predictability and support for students transitioning between educational programs.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 136A.121