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, and clarifies the recognized cost of attendance components. The bill specifies that the allowance for tuition and fees will be the lesser of the average charged by the institution or a maximum set by law. Additionally, it updates the terminology from "public two-year institution" to "Minnesota state college" and from "public" to "Minnesota state" in the context of tuition and fees.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision that sets a tuition and fee maximum for previously enrolled students who attended an eligible institution in the 2025-2026 school year or earlier. For fiscal years 2027 through 2032, this maximum will equal the highest tuition and fees charged at a public university for the current school year. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026, applicable to the 2026-2027 school year and beyond.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 136A.121