Minnesota State Promise
Minnesota State promises to provide an extraordinary education that is affordable, accessible, enhances quality of life, and ensures prosperous communities.
Minnesota State is a highly supportive resource for students of all ages, walks of life, and all their different college, career, and community dreams. Our network of universities, community colleges, technical colleges, and certificate programs help you meet your educational goals so you can meet your life goals.
Our promise to you:
- FREE tuition and required fees for all Minnesota students with a family adjusted gross income (AGI) under $80,000 with the North Star Promise Scholarship
- The LOWEST tuition in the state
- Z-Degrees at many of our colleges and universities: a Z-Degree is a complete associate or bachelor's degree program that exclusively uses course resources that are no cost to students
- Thousands of scholarships available based on areas of study, high demand careers, financial need, academic excellence, and more!
- American Indian Scholars Program
- Wrap-around support for basic needs, including campus food pantries, help with transportation, housing and childcare assistance programs, and mental health resources
- Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
- Concurrent (Dual) Enrollment
- Assigned academic and faculty advisors to guide students and keep them on track for graduation
- Caring, engaged faculty who personally teach classes
- Free tutoring and writing support services to ensure students understand and are prepared for their classes
- Specific resources for first-generation students (those who are the first in their family to attend college)
- Seamless transfer pathways from our colleges to our universities
- Credit for prior learning and career experience to save students time and money
- Academic programs in the trades, sciences, and liberal arts
- On campus and online classes and academic programs
- 54 campuses across the state — students can attend school in every corner of Minnesota
- Flexibility to meet students' schedules, including taking one class at a time or going to school full-time
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